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City bikes

The perfect choice for your city life

City bikes: the perfect choice for your city life

The classic City bike remains one of the best ways to get around in the city, but which one is the very best for you? Veloretti has four different models: Caféracer, Caféchaser, Robyn and Berlin. All are suitable for all genders, so you can easily choose the best companion for your daily commutes or joyrides. Here’s a comprehensive guide to choosing the best City bike.

Veloretti Caféchaser Black Sabbath – a statement piece for your daily ride

What to look for in a City bike

Think of the city bike as your trusty companion for your daily journeys. Unlike a road bike, a city bike prioritises different features. When making your choice, pay particular attention to the following points:

Comfort and riding style: Opt for a comfortable, upright riding position with practical features that are ideal for fast-paced city traffic.
Low maintenance: Veloretti city bikes are fitted with only the essentials. Fewer complex parts mean a robust bike that requires far less maintenance.
Choice of gears: In many Dutch cities, a single-speed city bike is often perfectly adequate. Does your route include bridges, gentle inclines or longer stretches? If so, opt for a city bike with multiple gears.
Style and functionality: Find the perfect balance between a reliable build for everyday use and a premium design that suits your lifestyle.

Some more things to consider:

Veloretti Robyn Pebble Grey city bike with low step-through frame

Bike frame

A City bike with step-over or step-through frame for easy on and off

Riding style

A City bike that matches your (riding) style

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Single speed or gears

A single-speed City bike or a City bike with gears

Accessories

A City bike that is compatible with your accessory needs, such as baskets or kids seats

Bike frame

A City bike with step-over or step-through frame for easy on and off

Riding style

A City bike that matches your (riding) style

Single speed or gears

A single-speed City bike or a City bike with gears

Accessories

A City bike that is compatible with your accessory needs, such as baskets or kids seats

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Finding the right size for your City bike

When choosing a City bike, it’s essential to pick the right size for maximum comfort and safety. When sitting on the bike, you should be able to place both feet flat on the ground while maintaining a slight knee bend when pedalling. Our step-through models, Caféracer and Robyn, are available with a Small, 52cm frame or a Medium, 55cm frame, while the step-over bikes, Caféracer, Caféchaser or Berlin, come in a Medium, 57cm frame or a Large, 61cm frame. Pro tip: check out our size guide for inseams and sizes on all of our bikes, and book a test ride to ensure proper fit for your body and riding style.

Veloretti City bike models: style meets function

Our Veloretti City Bikes are designed to be an extension of your style and a reliable companion for your everyday rides. We’ve got four different styles, so there is always one that’s suited to your needs.

Veloretti Robyn

The Veloretti Robyn embodies classic elegance with modern functionality. Its step-through frame makes mounting effortless, while the upright position ensures comfort on longer rides. Based on the classic Dutch “omafiets,” this city bike is perfect for your daily errands, early morning school runs, or casually cruising through the city.

Veloretti Caféracer

The Veloretti Caféracer offers a sportier aesthetic with clean lines and a confident stance, perfect for riders wanting their bike to make a statement. Available as a step-through or step-over version, the Caféracer comes in a versatile, timeless design that combines great looks with functionality and ease.

Veloretti Caféchaser

As a step-over update to the Caféracer, the Veloretti Caféchaser combines racing-inspired design with everyday practicality. Its lightweight frame and responsive handling deliver a more dynamic city bike experience, designed for those who want speed, agility and style.

Veloretti Berlin

With a design based on vintage racing bikes, the Veloretti Berlin represents urban minimalism with understated design and robust build quality. As our lightest City bike, the Berlin is ideal for riders who prefer quick and subtle movement, along with maximum reliability. All speed, no fuss.

Veloretti Robyn

The Veloretti Robyn embodies classic elegance with modern functionality. Its step-through frame makes mounting effortless, while the upright position ensures comfort on longer rides. Based on the classic Dutch “omafiets,” this city bike is perfect for your daily errands, early morning school runs, or casually cruising through the city.

Veloretti Caféracer

The Veloretti Caféracer offers a sportier aesthetic with clean lines and a confident stance, perfect for riders wanting their bike to make a statement. Available as a step-through or step-over version, the Caféracer comes in a versatile, timeless design that combines great looks with functionality and ease.

Veloretti Caféchaser

As a step-over update to the Caféracer, the Veloretti Caféchaser combines racing-inspired design with everyday practicality. Its lightweight frame and responsive handling deliver a more dynamic city bike experience, designed for those who want speed, agility and style.

Veloretti Berlin

With a design based on vintage racing bikes, the Veloretti Berlin represents urban minimalism with understated design and robust build quality. As our lightest City bike, the Berlin is ideal for riders who prefer quick and subtle movement, along with maximum reliability. All speed, no fuss.

Porteur carrier suitable for any Veloretti city bike

Essential City bike accessories

While Veloretti City bikes come equipped with all the essentials to make your ride easy, fun and safe, we also have a wide array of Veloretti City bike accessories to make your City bike even better. From premium Brooks handgrips and seats to baskets, carriers and extremely secure locks to keep your bike yours.

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Discover all our city bikes

All Veloretti City bikes combine great design with simplicity and durability, so choosing the right City Bike is a matter of style, frame preference and needs. Do you prefer a more elegant, feminine look? Try the Robyn. Looking for a sportier bike that helps you speed through the city streets? Caféchaser might be for you. If you think you’d like a lightweight retro race bike look and feel, Berlin is perfect for you. Buy a City Bike if you want a reliable daily commuter for cities and (flat) urban environments. And don’t hesitate to book a test ride to find the right style, frame, and size.

Find your perfect City bike

Compare all City Bike models, choose your favourite model, size, colour, and accessories, and see how it will improve your daily commute.

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FAQ

Our city bikes are exclusively available online through our official website and at our Amsterdam Brand Store. Want to take one for a spin first? You’re more than welcome to visit our Brand Store to experience all models and colors in real life!

It’s essential that you can comfortably touch the ground with your feet—either flat or with a slightly bent knee. Our city bikes are available in Small (52 cm), Medium (55/57cm), and Large (61 cm). Simply measure your inseam and check our online Size Guide to find your perfect fit.

For most flat city streets, a single-speed city bike is low-maintenance and more than enough. However, if your daily commute involves bridges, hills, or long stretches with strong headwinds, we recommend choosing a city bike with multiple gears.

Reviewed by the Veloretti Product Team