Store details
1311 N. Wells
Chicago,
IL
60610
info@defietsfabriek-usa.com
On Apartment Therapy
While on a search for a new bike, we came across this Dutch bike company, De Fietsfabriek, recently opened in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood. Dutch for "the bike factory," De Fietsfabriek bikes are designed specifically to replace a car. There are a variety of models, many of which can hold a few hundred pounds and several kids. And they’re beautiful…
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Recent comments
I purchased the BF18 bike a little over a year ago (July 2008). Thought I was completely off my rocker when I purchased it, we are not weathly, but I do have to say that it has cut down the use of my car greatly. We live in Chicago and find it easier to get from point A to point B then in a car. Parking more easier then a car being a benefit I had not thought of. Even with a full load I find this trike to be less stressful on my body then my standard bike so I am more likely to use it then my car or bike.
There are gears on these bikes, 5 gears and coaster brakes. I would not suggest the BF18 for someone in a hilly area but we live in the flat lands. We fill it with 30lbs of cat litter, 40lb 5 year old and $150 worth of groceries regularly. It is a pleasure to ride and I expect when one of our 2 cars finally dies it will make the transition to a 1 car family a lot easier.
I believe that this product and others like it will help car addicted families more easily convert to greener lifestyles. Lady EL on Aug 8, 2009
I purchased the BF18 bike a little over a year ago (July 2008). Thought I was completely off my rocker when I purchased it, we are not weathly, but I do have to say that it has cut down the use of my car greatly. We live in Chicago and find it easier to get from point A to point B then in a car. Parking more easier then a car being a benefit I had not thought of. Even with a full load I find this trike to be less stressful on my body then my standard bike so I am more likely to use it then my car or bike.
There are gears on these bikes, 5 gears and coaster brakes. I would not suggest the BF18 for someone in a hilly area but we live in the flat lands. We fill it with 30lbs of cat litter, 40lb 5 year old and $150 worth of groceries regularly. It is a pleasure to ride and I expect when one of our 2 cars finally dies it will make the transition to a 1 car family a lot easier.
I believe that this product and others like it will help car addicted families more easily convert to greener lifestyles. Lady EL on Aug 8, 2009