Elle Decor

Black Bike is Featured in Elle Decor Magazine December 2008 Issue

Elle Decor is the world's highest selling luxury modern interiors magazine that applies international style and ideas to home design. Each issue features information on interiors and architecture, as well as in-depth profiles of today's top designers. A Black Bike is featured in the December 2008 issue, under WHAT"S HOT ! Special thanks to the Editors for featuring our beautiful bikes in there December issue and a special thanks to photographer Geoffrey Sokol for making our bikes look even cooler !! Elledecor is out now or you can go visit them online at Elledecor.com.

Black is the New Green

It has been a couple of weeks since we've mentioned anything on our blog, but we have been very productive and are on our way to changing the means by which people think of using bicycles as transportation. We are pleased to announce our press release...

BLACK IS THE NEW GREEN: 211 ELIZABETH PARTNERS WITH “A BLACK BIKE”, JOINING BICYCLE REVOLUTION IN NYC Buyers Will Receive Authentic, Custom Dutch Bicycles Promoting Healthy, “Green” Transportation New York – There is a two-wheel revolution taking place in NYC. The City is taking major strides to become bike-friendly and promote this healthy and eco-conscious mode of transportation by proposing 200 miles of new bike lanes, more than 1,000 new bike racks and a new law calling for commercial buildings to provide storage for commuter bikes. 211 Elizabeth, the new collection of 15 spectacular homes in the heart of Manhattan’s Nolita, is at the forefront of this revolution. Developers Robert Siegel and Peter Manning have partnered with A BLACK BIKE, the first Dutch bike company based in NYC, to give each of their buyers a custom-designed bicycle. A BLACK BIKE is working to bring the Dutch enthusiasm for bicycling to NYC, designing exquisite, classically styled bikes, which perfectly reflect the hand-crafted, early 20th century style of 211 Elizabeth and the old-world European character of Nolita. “Around the world, we’ve seen how bikes can have serious environmental, social and economic impact, which is why a portion of the proceeds from each bike goes to the World Bicycle Relief fund,” says Muna Whitfield, owner and creative director of A BLACK BIKE. “New York City is working to integrate biking into the fabric of life for its residents and 211 Elizabeth is helping to bring focus to this important movement.” The 15 one- and two-bedroom homes at 211 Elizabeth redefine custom luxury. Celebrated designers Roman & Williams used classic materials and expert craftsmen to imbue 211 Elizabeth with authenticity and grace. With pre-war inspired layouts, wood-burning fireplaces, 7-foot black wood-framed windows and kitchens tailored to each layout, the residences have a timeless elegance that is shared by the bicycles crafted by A BLACK BIKE. Based on a century-old design, A BLACK BIKE’s bicycles are produced in Holland using the highest quality materials. Each of 211 Elizabeth’s custom bicycles will feature leather hand grips, an embossed leather saddle, rear mud shields and a bell, and residents can park their chic new rides in the building’s onsite bike room. Shannon Lynch Linden Alschuler & Kaplan PR

The Power of Bicycles

We have always believed that bicycles can improve the world and the lives of the people in it. As bike lovers, we understand the importance of this unique machine. What can be seen by one as recreational biking can be seen by another person as an economic development. Just as we carefully research each new bike detail, we carefully research which projects we could like tocollaborate upon and support.

We are proud to be a supporter of World Bicycle Relief-- an organization that empowers individuals, their families, and their communities. We believe that we can make a difference in the world, no matter where, by donating a percentage of our company profits to causes that promote and facilitate bicycle usage.



Learn more about this wonderful organization at www.worldbicyclerelief.org

What is your transportation?

We would like to thank each and every one of you, for your support and interest in A Black Bike. The response has been overwhelming and has given us an extra boost in the right direction. We are thrilled to see our bikes on the streets of New York City and have also noticed an increase in other parts of the United States.

We are pleased to announce that in the next couple of weeks, we will launch our own line of products in our online store. We will also be selling products of
companies whom we have hand picked, that we think strive to design and develop the best bicycle products dedicated to making your daily cycling
experience as attractive as possible.

Thank you!

Official Site Launch

Official Launch of A Black Bike.

Welcome to the blog of A BLACK BIKE ! We are a Dutch bicycle company based in New York City. We carry authentic Dutch bicycles known as Oma and Opa fietsen (Grandma and Grandpa bikes ) We truly believe that they are the ultimate city bikes. The best way to get around the streets of New York City (or any other city ) is on a bike. The ideal way of getting to know a city or to use to commute to work. We believe that if you like comfort and style a Dutch bike is the way to go, and you really dont have to wear spandex ! As an addition to our website, www.ablackbike.com , we wanted to have a blog where you can find information on biking in New York-- like road rules, safe cycling tips and advice, cool shops to get your gear, funny notes and pictures. This site is for the beginner, more advanced, and bike freaks.


Contact the Mayors office and your local city council person and express your support for bikes.