Joy ride

Founded in Venice Beach California around a decade ago - long before major cities started investing in bike-for-hire schemes - Linus bikes continue to shake up the urban cycling game, this time with a stylish offering from the lady of laid-back L.A. cool, Jenni Kayne. In following the bicycle brand's signature modern vintage aesthetic, Kayne's iteration has the elegant but utilitarian look of the French city bikes from the 1950s and 60s, but with a soft, feminine edge. Linus' signature features still apply: stainless steel hardware, low-maintenance internal gears, hand-stitched leather handles and a lovely mid-century alloy bell.

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