Breezer Uptown 8

2014 Breezer Uptown 8. Credit: breezerbikes.com

In the beginning, there was Breezer.

When I first started Bikes For The Rest Of Us, Breezer was the U.S. company that stood out from the crowd. The first bikes I wrote about back in 2008 were Breezer's 3-speed Citizen and 8-speed Uptown. The Breezer Uptown 8 easily qualifies for my Pick Six.

If you look at the pictures, it's obvious why the Uptown stands out:

full chaincase!

fenders!

rear rack included!

internal gear hub!

But there's something else that distinguishes Breezers. Do you see it?

With Breezer transportation bikes, dynamo lights are standard. The Uptown has a Shimano 3W front hub that powers Busch and Muller headlights and taillights. So, when Edwin did his Lights for the Rest of Us piece on bikes that come with dynamo lights, Breezer really stood out.

As E. Williamson commented: "Breezer -- whatever model you like, for their lone promotion of dynamo lighting within the American market."


Beginner Cycling agrees:

@Bikes4RestOfUs For ready-to-commute ability (hub dynamo, lights, fenders, lock, rack, etc.) it's hard to beat the @Breezer_Bikes Uptown 8.
— BeginnerCycling (@BeginnerCycling) January 27, 2014

You should also read Tom's test ride review in 2012.

Honorable Mention: Breezer Uptown Infinity.