22 July 2008

Yellow Tulip


The Electra Amsterdam has been released in a fancier Classic 3 "Tulip" model, with a tulip motif on the saddle, grips, and mudflaps.

Does the dolling up of the Amsterdam mean that the model was a smashing success and consumers are demanding more models?

Or does it mean that Americans didn't really care for a subdued utility bicycle and they prefer form over function?

Of the two, which bike would you choose?



Photos by the manufacturer and by dancingisland

9 comments:

  1. Bailey TriggsJuly 22, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    I had wanted to buy an Amsterdam when I was shopping for a new bike last week, but was sadly advised that these bikes have been recalled:

    http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08337.html

    So I picked up a Trek 7300 that has a similar retro-feel and I've gotten nothing but compliments ever since:

    http://www.trekbikes.com/women/wsd_products/bikes/2008/bike_path/7300wsd/

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  2. AnonymousJuly 22, 2008 at 12:32 PM

    I think you know my answer :)

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  3. AnonymousJuly 22, 2008 at 1:25 PM

    I love the color on the first one. I go for style (as evidenced by my mint green Bianchi Milano step-through), so I'd say if I'm spending that much money and therefore would feel I couldn't paint the frame and "ruin" my brand-new bike, I'd go for the yellow which already has some personality.

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  4. Annie WangJuly 22, 2008 at 3:00 PM

    the yellow is SUPER cute, but nothing beats classy black. also yellow is kind of aggressively cute.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 22, 2008 at 5:19 PM

    The yellow with tulips is cute, but maybe a little too cute for my tastes.

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  6. JillianJuly 22, 2008 at 7:38 PM

    I thought about getting the warhol amsterdam when I purchased mine, but I remembered how much my taste is constantly changing and I didn't want to be stuck with something I would get sick of.

    They are both awesome, although I prefer white and tan ;)

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  7. MarissJuly 22, 2008 at 8:25 PM

    I have just found your blog, and have recently started commuting to work for the past month. (Loving it!)

    I would have to rock the yellow one, it's too much fun.

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  8. UnknownJuly 30, 2008 at 10:30 AM

    The yellow one is very cute but it wouldn't match my outfits! :)

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  9. gwadzillaAugust 5, 2008 at 2:34 PM

    ah....

    beaten to the CPSC punch!

    http://www.consumerhelpweb.com/consumer-blog/electra-bicycles-recalled/recalls/

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