Anonymous asked: Good morning,

I'm getting started on a column for the Wall Street Journal's metro section about bikes for everyday cycling here in NYC. It’s going to include some material on the Dutch bikes and the stores that sell them. Since you’ve devoted your blog to slow biking culture, I'm curious to get your take on buying one of these bikes vs., say, an old Schwinn? And are there good shopping options beyond the high-end stores that specialize in these bikes? Please let me know if I can give you a ring.

Thanks,

Anne Kadet
Senior writer
WSJ/SmartMoney
akadet@hearst.com
212 373 9324

anne, hi. three of my family’s 4 dutch bikes were purchased used and for more than 50% off of what you would pay for in the store. now that i feel my house if sufficiently full, i would love to tell the world my secret. email me at noel@noneck.org and lets find a good time to chat.