Steve Hampsten of Hampsten Cycles had a great post over the weekend that features some really nice “Porteur” bicycles. All of these traditional, utility oriented bikes are beautiful, but I especially like the Vanilla that is pictured here. I probably wouldn’t get decked out in lycra to take this bike on a fast weekend club ride, but I can certainly see myself riding it at a leisurely pace from the store with a few 4 packs of Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout in that great custom front basket. To be honest, that is the type of riding that I am best suited for anyway, especially this time of year.