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Yes one day I will have a separate blog for my bike posts but until then I will continue to relay an important Dutch cultural obsession, the bicycle.  What can be better than a completely man-powered means of ground transportation.  Maybe a man powered flying vehicle?  Come on Leonardo!  He had to have one for his own personal use.  Anyway, the other day I ran across this interesting ad for a bike made by the brand Republic.  Republic bikes are custom made, like how you can customize cars online, and they seem to focus on fixies or single speed bikes, in fact their limited edition right now is "Portlandia".  All of their bikes begin with a famous Greek thinker's name: Aristotle, Plato, Socrates, ...etc.  This blurb about the bike caught my eye.


Plato® Dutch bikes
The satisfying spirit of the Dutch bike is upright and relaxed, practical and pleasant ... and Plato agrees. The Plato Dutch bicycle is designed as a mix of retro styling and modern twists – because a dose of whimsy arouses just the right attitude for these bikes.
not your grandma's omafiets
Plato is a daily delight – from the morning errand to the ride home from an evening with friends. For the Plato, being Dutch is about your pose, and our Dutch bicycle is designed to let you sit upright, chest lifted, head high. It's a graceful act, and Plato radiates joy with every revolution.
So whether you're looking to spread the mirth on your commute or carry home that load in style, hop on, grip those swept-back bars and ride.

Plato is available in many flavors: 1-speed or 3-speed, step-thru or diamond.


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