Daniel is a good friend. He has been riding a bicycle in Porto for many years now and his vintage commuter is an habitué at our workshops.After a few days riding one of our demo Bromptons, he decided to move to the next level and bought this grey M6L. … [Read more...] about DANIEL’S BROMPTON
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TOMAS AND THE PELAGO
This is Tomás and a Pelago Bristol, his new ride for Matosinhosdam.In the next few weeks, we will publish a longer feature with this chap. We will write about his "bike routine" and the cool projects he is involved with. … [Read more...] about TOMAS AND THE PELAGO
FROM A CHEAP ELECTRIC TO A PROPER RIDE – GONÇALO’S NEW BROMPTON
Gonçalo started commuting with a cheap e-bike from a famous mainstream retailer, but the thing broke after just six months. It did its job by showing me that bike commuting in Porto is possible. Now I'm ready to pedal. Gonçalo bought a Brompton at our Matosinhosdam store. A proper ride. … [Read more...] about FROM A CHEAP ELECTRIC TO A PROPER RIDE – GONÇALO’S NEW BROMPTON
HOMOCYCLOUS
Mr T. shares the name with our Mr T. and chose the same bike.He owns several bikes, but this time he was looking for something different - the perfect commuting bicycle for his everyday rides.He chose a Pelago Hanko, a versatile and sturdy ride equipped with no-nonsense technology and a je ne sais quoi difficult to match by the mainstream builders.More about … [Read more...] about HOMOCYCLOUS
ANA’S BRAMBLE
This is Ana's new Bobbin Bramble, one of our favourite bicycles.With an understated elegance, it is a light and reliable commuter for your daily life in the city. … [Read more...] about ANA’S BRAMBLE
MARTA’S PELAGO
This is Marta with her new ride for Central Porto, a very very beautiful Pelago Brooklyn with a Saber Fazer x Velo Culture basket. … [Read more...] about MARTA’S PELAGO
ON THE BENCH: MANUEL
"Well, it's just as with electric cars. When I tell you I own one, the first thing you say is that you can't live with such little autonomy. Dude, autonomy is not an issue, efficiency is. You don't commute to Lisbon every day and if you do you should consider another way of doing it. With bicycles it's the same, believe me. But it's very difficult for you to change the chip. I … [Read more...] about ON THE BENCH: MANUEL
ANA’S BROOKLYN
This is Ana and a 8 speed Pelago Brooklyn on steroids. With a dynamo hub, Busch + Muller lights, Brooks Slender grips, rear carrier and front basket, the bicycle will be her ride in her everyday life in Geneva. … [Read more...] about ANA’S BROOKLYN
LUISA’S WREN
Luisa wanted a compact but high quality bicycle and picked her new Wren at our Central Porto Megastore. The British brand is building these small wheeled beauties for several years now and the bikes are still among our favourites. … [Read more...] about LUISA’S WREN
ON THE BENCH – MANEL
Manel, author and copywriter in the making, was the second to leave some words seated on our bench."Well, you know, I recently started a new job at a big transports company here in Matosinhos. I think it makes much more sense to pedal by the Douro than face Porto's heavy traffic in a car. I spent some time working in Brussels and the city taught me how to not be car … [Read more...] about ON THE BENCH – MANEL