timeless style of Creme Cycles

'If you believe in the beauty of bicycles, then you'll love these classic ones by Creme Cycles. The new, European company says it all started with a dream. I love their story.

"One day, after stumbling across a bunch of beautiful old bike parts in a friends attic and realizing just how little care and attention to detail can be found in today's city bikes, we decided that it was time to make our dream a reality.

"We wanted our bikes to be simple and accessible, but at the same time they had to be a form of art, a tribute to the love for materials, details and craftsmanship. And today, when we see the finished product, we hope that you will see these values in our bikes the same way as we do. To us they are just like Italian espresso - simple, popular, but when each one is made with love and care, it becomes a small work of art."

The philosophy behind these bikes is to keep everything minimalistic and simple. Attention to detail isn't lost, however. Creme's goal is to manufacture modern bicycles that are both practical and beautiful. Creme's designs have the simple lines usually seen on retro bicycles, but they also include modern elements like internal gear systems and an iPod charger powered by a dynamo in the front hub. Their sturdy steel frames are powder-coated to maintain shine, and they claim that the cycles don't rattle when launched from curbs and over bumps.'

MyModernMet & Creme Cycles