Britain’s Mini-Cooper (technically now German as it is owned by BMW) has been known for its stylish compact cars, but in recent years the company has also shifted gears and followed the wheels of high-performance auto brands such as BMW and Porsche by rolling out a line of bicycles! The Cooper Bikes aren’t meant to be race machines, but instead are aimed at the urban commuters, with sleek Reynolds steel frames.
In total Cooper Bikes has introduced eight models in three groups, and these feature quality parts including Sturmey Archer cranks, Brooks leather saddles and Tektro rim brakes. Three of the four T100 bikes are designed as single speeds with freewheels but feature flip-flop rear hubs for those who like the fixed gear configuration; while Zandvoort model features a 3-speed Sturmy Archer rear hub transmission. The company also has 5-speed models, but it is the T100 Sebring (pictured) that has caught our eyes. This is a Mini with me in mind.
[Via Gizmag: Cooper bicycles: Retro rides for the urban commuter]