VELOCOMMUTE

BIKES

RECONDITIONED RALEIGH ROADSTER c.1964

[British Racing Green]

This regal steed has stood the test of time. From utilitarian needs to leisure pursuits, the Raleigh Roadster still turns heads as she graces the streets. An elegant and timeless ride. This fully stocked original also comes with an antique headlamp as well as a Brooks saddle.

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RECONDITIONED RALEIGH SPORT LADIES c.1974

[Vintage British Racing Green]

The epitome of vintage cycle chic. The Ladies Raleigh Sport circa 1974. Elegantly  crafted, this quintessential urban ride comes with 3-speed sturmey archer gears, dynamo headlights and a special edition brooks saddle and handle grips.

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RECONDITIONED RALEIGH SPORT c.1967

[Vintage British Racing Green]

The Raleigh Sport is the epitome of British utilitarian, simplistic beauty. Its upright, laid-back riding position create a rig that is elegant and comfortable. You’ll love the Sturmey Archer front and rear drum brakes and 3-speed internal gear hub. Other fine touches include front and rear headlights, ‘Brooks’ saddle and a rear carrier.

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GAZELLE Velocommute Bike

[Vintage Black]

‘Amsterdamise’ yourself with this statuesque beauty. With a decided emphasis on a smooth classic riding experience, ‘Gazelle’ will look especially fetching along a cobblestone street on the way to the café.

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‘METROPOLE’ Velocommute Bike

[Ocean Blue & Chrome]

Our endearing French city cruiser; ‘Metropole’ is designed and built using a 1970s Peugeot Mixte frame and fork. Elegantly dressed in full chrome fenders, a Sturmey Archer 3-speed geared hub and a pair of vintage brakes, she’ll be your perfect riding companion for life.

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DEN KOBENHAVN Velocommute Bike

[White]

Copenhagenise your neighbourhood with this fully restored Danish transporter. With a touch of British swinging 60s, it is a rare beauty that spells elegance over exertion, and style over speed.

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limited-edition bicycles

NELLY Velocommute Bike

[Burgundy & Cream]

Bring the soul back to the streets. This 1920s Dutch ride has been meticulously restored and brought back to life. Nelly is one classic smooth cruiser that comes with a plush double-spring seat, balloon tyres, as well as a vintage Czechoslovakian coaster hub.

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UNIVERS Velocommute Bike

[Classic Blue]

Combining European aesthetics, references from the sleek maneuvers of urban bike commuting as well as the 60s & 70s urban pop cultures, this desiderata of a 1963 city bike has been meticulously restored and built up. Comes with coaster brakes and top tube pad.

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SIRIUS 1972 Velocommute Bike

[Gun Metal Silver]

Sirius takes its inspiration from early sub-cultures of bike couriers. Pared with fixed gears, Sirius makes you feel intimately connected to your bike. Made to give a truly transcendental experience, Sirius is timeless, pleasurable, sleek, and beautiful in both its ride and the details of its design. The ultimate in classic urban cool.

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HERCULES Velocommute Bicycle

From Vanguard’s private collection, the ‘Hercules Roadster’ is a rare, fully-stocked, original 1970s vintage bike. Fitted with all things British including 3-speed gears, hubs, brakes, rims and spokes with a fully sprung Brooks saddle and hand pump, this stallion is released specially for all collectors and aficionados. Bring the soul back to our streets!

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RALEIGH SPORTS TANDEM Velocommute Bicycle

The Raleigh Sports Tandem Velocommute Series is a ultra rare classic with a limited built of only 600 pieces worldwide! Specially made for the Dutch market in the late 70s, this classic gem comes with British-made 3-speed gears, roller brake hubs, Belgium rims and Brooks outwear. Not only does it encapsulate the nostalgic romance of biking, it is an elegant and smooth ride on the road – and a definite show stopper!

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DANIELLE Velocommute Bicycle

Beautifully restored and reconditioned 1980s single-speed tall Dutch Bicycle. Danielle spells style over speed and elegance over exertion. Fitted with leather grips and Italian saddle, front brakes and a German-made rear coaster hub together with a wicker basket, Danielle is all about classic Copenhagen chic.

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VIDA Velocommute Bike

[Metallic Mint & Caesar Bronze]

Vanguard’s single-speed Raleigh Vida is a fully restored and designed city cruiser, built around an early 1980s Raleigh Sports ladies’ frame. For all lovers of vintagent, this sleek and simple classic is fitted with a German coaster hub and a collage of French and British parts. An ideal café racer with matching shoes to boot, ‘Vida’ is all about bike advocacy with style.

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KANDINSKY Velocommute Bike

Chrome

With references from the sleek and minimalist styled bikes that ply the fashionable streets of Europe, Kandinsky is a gorgeous single-speed city cruiser that is fully restored and custom built with a rare 1960s Peugeot Mixte frame. Kandinsky is fitted with a rear German made coaster hub brake and a cushy leather saddle for the ultimate pleasure in city cruising.

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ZUCCA Velocommute Bike

[Lime Green, Avocado Green & Brown]

From the trendy streets of Tokyo and Osaka, Vanguard’s pick for this month is mini-frame, single-speed Zucca! Custom-built and fabricated with a brand-new, lugged 8-speed Bianchi mini-velo frame and coaster brakes, this super cool city commuter is easy to handle, fast and light! You might even churn those cheeky bar spins during beer runs or from an espresso too many!

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EMMA Velocommute Bike

[Celeste, Pearl White & Chrome]

Beautifully restored and custom-built with a 1950s single-speed original Hember Dutch Collector’s Classic frame, Emma is sophisticated, graceful and elegant. Fitted with balloon tyres, plush saddle, a headlamp, leather grips and coaster brake, you’re all set to go. Country riding or city cruising, this gentle steed will go the distance. Explore and have fun on this eco-vélo.

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CHLOE Velocommute Bike

[Violet, Baby Blue & Pearl White]

Chloe is a single-speed bike built with a 1970s Raleigh Ladies Sport frame. Fully restored and custom built, this chic city bike is smooth and cruise-y, is easy to steer and comes fitted with a coaster hub brake that is virtually fuss-free. Perfect for that lunch time commute in the CBD or to lazy Sunday brunches at your favourite cafe.

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ISLINGTON Velocommute Bike

[Chrome, Baby Blue, White & Orange]

Sunday morning grocery trips will never be the same again. Commute on this restored beauty for an eco-shopping experience. Islington is built up from a 1960s single-speed ‘Hercules Roadster’. Running on 28-inch tyres and fitted with a safety coaster hub brake, Islington allows you to coast as you ride. With a good ol’ Brooks saddle, your Sunday shopping trips will be sunny and pleasurable.

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THISTLE Velocommute bike

[British Racing Green, Chrome]

Singapore cycle chic is here to stay! This fully reconditioned ‘Baby Dutch cruiser ‘ is one charming beauty.  Fitted with 26 inch English Threaded Tires, Thistle is a smaller more manageable scale of its parent Dutch cruisers. Fitted with a brand new Sturmey Archer 3-speed integrated geared hub and coaster brake, you’ll all set and ready to roll! Throw in a few bottles of vino along the way would you.

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NOORDERMARKT Velocommute Bike

[Pewter, Postal Red & Chrome]

We wanted a utilitarian ride that encapsulates form and function – a bike that is able to transport heavy loads, easy to handle and rides with comfort and ease. With references from chic mini-velos of Japan and the endearing ‘Short John’ delivery bikes of  Amsterdam, Noordermarkt is custom-fabricated from two city bikes and a BMX. Fitted with a maintenance free coaster hub brake and a low gearing ration for easy acceleration even on inclines, you’ll be rearing to load up your organic supplies from your local farmer’s market anytime!

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CHARI Velocommute Bike

[Chrome & Bronze]

Chari – the bespoke epicurean bicycle – is specially restored and custom-built using an uncompromising 1960s Raleigh Sport frame and fork. Running on classy 26-inch tyres, Chari is dressed in Brooks Professional saddle and handle grips. Built with ‘new-old stock’ quality European and Japanese components for an ultra smooth single-speed ride, Chari comes ready with a rear safety coaster hub brake and a quintessential wooden crate.

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TILDA Velocommute Bike

[Opal Green & Chrome]

Tilda – the sartorial splendor on two wheels. Graceful and stylish in both its form and function, Tilda speaks of quiet morning rides along the river to your local café. This single-speed ride is custom-built with a restored 1970s Raleigh Tourist frame and fork. She comes ready with a carrier, vintage LED converted headlamp, a bell and Brooks leatherware.

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GEMMA Velocommute Bike

[Celeste, Crème & Mocha]

Of rolling hills and city streets, Gemma is Vanguard’s latest vélocommute creation. Chic et sexy en vélo urbain, Gemma is fully restored using a rare 1960s Raleigh Roadster frame and fork.  Specially fitted with 28-inch tyres, a reconditioned LED converted headlamp as well as a coaster hub brake, this classy steed will grace the streets with you for your morning coffees, afternoon teas and evening tapas. Hands on handlebars and let your journeys begin.

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VICTORIA Velocommute Bike

[Chrome & Maple]

Victoria is a classic beauty finished in high chrome and sleek handmade Maplewood fenders. Fully restored and built from a rare 1970s Raleigh Loop Frame bike, Victoria is all about easy commuting with a ride that is built to last a lifetime. This gentle steed comes specially fitted with a  custom-made wicker basket, reconditioned LED vintage headlamp, Brooks leatherwear as well as a rear safety coaster hub brake.

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VOYAGE Velocommute Bike

[Polished Stainless Steel]

Our all-time favourite yet, Voyage is an all-terrain urban commuter that is specially restored and custom built in tribute to the Cobbled Classics of the Ronde van Vlaanderen and Paris-Roubaix races. Meticulously built using a 1960s Raleigh Superb Sport frame, Voyage comes fitted with original British parts and components. With a 3-speed internal geared hub and classic 26-inch English Threaded Tyres, this dapper steed is all about the endearing ride quality of a classic Vintage.

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OLIVIA Velocommute Bike

[Avocado Green]

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A classic and super chic velocommute bike, Olivia is custom restored and built using a 1970s BSA Ladies Step-through frame that comes fitted with coaster hub brakes, handmade wooden fenders and Brooks leatherwear. This gorgeous single-speed ride takes you on leisure cruises along the river or city commutes.

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SHIRO Velocommute Bike

[Pearl White & Chrome]

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Clean and minimal with subtle hints of chrome and leather, Shiro is an ephemeral ride that was built with a 1960s Raleigh Roadster frame. Fitted with a baker’s basket and original vintage coaster hub brake, this urban velo speaks of urban cycle chic and dapper English stallion. Go the distance on a ride that’s built to last a lifetime.

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SIENNA Velocommute Bike

[Vintage black]

Hand-crafted from recycled high-tensile steel, Sienna is built for load-bearing long distance commutes around town, as well as a perfect companion for both work and pleasure. Inspired by classic Dutch city commuters, Sienna is custom-designed with 700c rims, safety coaster hub brake and is fully dressed with a pair of new skirt guards, chain case as well as a double sprung leather saddle. 

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Étienne Velocommute Bike

[Chrome & Brown]

Inspired by British “club racers” and “all-rounders” of the 50s and 60s, Étienne is a durable, long distance urban commuter that is specially re-built and restored using a 1960s Raleigh Superb Sport frame. Étienne is fitted with a pair of front and rear Sturmey Archer drum brakes together and Sturmey Archer 3-speed gearing system with an original vintage stick shifter and external cable/pulley wheel. Whether participating in the l’eroica race or commuting to work everyday, Étienne will show you an unforgettable experience on a

velocommute ride.

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JULIA Velocommute Bike

[Mocha Cream]

Custom-derived Italian cycle chic was the idea behind velocommuter Julia. Fully-restored and custom-built from a 1980s Bridgestone Jupiter step-through frame, She is fitted with Sturmey Archer 3-speed gearing, a LED converted headlamp, comfy Brooks saddle as well as a weatherproof baker’s basket. Be it short distance commutes or doing a little spot of 12-mile country riding, Julia will take you there.

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GABRIELA Velocommute Bike

[Baby Blue & Cream]

In the modern world of bikes, a rare 1950s Bianchi Town Bike is a revelation and a portrayal of the romance of cycling. Specially restored and custom built, Gabriela is one such ride. With wooden rims, a handmade skirt guard, a built-in Mondial lock, Brooks leatherwear and coaster brake, she’s the perfect accessory for meandering and cruising around town.

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VINCENT Velocommute Bike

[Gun Metal Silver]

Accents of chrome, pin-striped balloon tyres, stitched leather and Gun Metal Silver makes a regal combination for this beautiful reconditioned bike. Redesigned from a rare 1970s Ishiwata large touring frame, Vincent is your all terrain urban café racer. Fitted with a built-in 3-speed Shimano Nexus coaster hub and a handsome handlebar bag, this stallion will take you on journeys far and wide.

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