Delphine's Bloomfield
Sep 28, 2022
Ben's Bloomfield
May 18, 2022
When I moved to Montreal for university, I bought a used Peugeot to get around. Biking everywhere is how I got to really appreciate the city. The Peugeot had a pretty good run! However, I started looking for simpler and funkier bike for my daily commute. I had gotten used to being a little uncomfortable on the drop bar and skinny tire bikes I’d been riding these last few years, so I knew I wanted something more comfortable and efficient nonetheless. The Bloomfield is my first single speed and I ride it every day! I found the ideal gear ratio for strolling around the city and going to work. Since I was on a tight budget, I reused as many parts as I could from my old bike. Though I couldn’t resist splurging on a Velo Orange Klunker bar and Ultradynamico Cavas, and I certainly don’t regret it! I haven’t yet had the chance to venture very far from the city with my Bloomfield, but I plan on outfitting it with a few bags to do some bikepacking in the near future. I’ll admit I’ve been eyeing Swift Industries bags for a while now. To be continued!
Ben loves his dedicated touring, fully racked and fendered bike, but got tired of lugging his behemoth up and down the stairs everyday. That’s where his light and zippy Bloomfield serves wonderfully for commutes and running errands. And the integrated shoulder strap sure helps to navigate staircases! Ben opted to soup up the otherwise stock build by integrating a dynamo hub + front light and the Soma Demi-Porteur front rack. Pics by Troy
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