Left Bank Bike

When I had a car I wasn’t one of those people who loved their car. And my car was certainly not an extension of my personality. But since I started biking, I’ve been looking for that perfect bike. One that’s like a best friend who completes your thoughts… and has two wheels.

Well, I’ve found that bike.

Left Bank Bike

The bike is classic looking and rides like a Django Reinhardt songSomehow I find myself dressing in 1920’s inspired outfits (well, more than usual) and speeding around the left bank of Boston daydreaming it is a little more like a certain other left bank:

Left Bank Bike

The bicycle is so lovely it seems to have a bit of a traffic calming effect.

Left Bank Bike

And sometimes that creates a bit of a problem for an artist. Like when my bike kept me company at my recent open studio.

Left Bank Bike

But, still, I wouldn’t be all that sad if more people fell in love with bikes.

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24 comments

  • Lee Hollenbeck May 24, 2013  

    Nice ride. Basket or rear rack?

  • Oldbikerider May 24, 2013  

    For a girl who isn’t into cars, i’m always amazed at how remarkably well you draw them! ……just saying

  • Kevin Love May 24, 2013  

    Love the bike! I love my own bicycle also, which is a Pashley Roadster Sovereign. See the photo at:

    http://www.pashley.co.uk/products/roadster-sovereign.html

    Mine is the large frame version with the double top tube as I am 6′ 8″ tall. I love it!

    The only thing that I might suggest with the bicycle shown in the cartoon is that you might consider a chaincase and a skirtguard. That would ensure that your clothes are fully protected.

  • Sarah May 24, 2013  

    Yay, I’m in love with my Soma Buena Vista too! She has a name (actually, a name *and* a nickname). And great drawings – I guessed it was a Buena Vista before I clicked on the link! And if the drawings are at all representative of the actual build, it looks very similar to my build – seeing these was almost like looking at a drawing of my own bicycle!

  • Andy M-S May 25, 2013  

    Great strip and great bike! My VO Rando approves also…

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