Biria CitiBIKE

Biria CitiBike 700C Step-through 3 Speed - Orange

While priced the similarly to most entry-level hybrids ($545 shipped from an online shop), the Biria CitiBIKE is much more useful, due to the inclusion of a front rack and rear rack, full fenders, a kickstand and a chainguard, with a 3-speed internal gear hub. A 7-speed derailleur version is also available. The components are not the most expensive, but should be reliable if looked over by a quality local bike shop. And the steel frame, especially the step-thru version, has a timeless look, and should last if you don't leave it out all winter.

Like this diamond frame, the step-thru is also available in a lovely sky blue; the fenders are also painted on that model, unlike the silver fenders on the diamond frame model:

Specifications:

Frame:  Hi-ten Steel, with cromoly seat tube

Fork:  Steel Unicrown

Rims:  Aluminum, black with CNC wall, 700c

Tires:  700c x 32 mm, Tan or black

Front Chainrings:  Single

Rear Hub: Shimano 3-speed

Pedals:  Platform

Front & rear Brake:  Alloy V-brakes

Shifter:  Revo Grip Shifter

Handlebar:  Aluminum alloy

Stem:  Aluminum alloy, threadless

Grips:  Brown

Saddle:  Brown cruiser w/ springs (Lady's), Brown unsprung (Men's)

Chainguard:  Chainring only on Men's, partial chainguard and chainring on Lady's

Kickstand:  Yes

Fenders:  Yes; painted metal

Rack:  Front and Rear (Lady's only)

Lights:  No

Colors:  Black, Sky Blue, Dark Green

Sizes:  44cm, 48 cm (step-thru), 46cm, 56cm (diamond)

Lady's Sky Blue - Lovely!
[But note the real bike has linear cantilever brakes, not roller brakes]

We previously mentioned the unusual looking Biria Easy Boarding bike, which is also still available.