This “Beautiful” Scandi-Inspired Bike Is the Secret to a Stress-Free Commute

BIKE ID makes beautiful city bikes — NYC style through the eyes of a Swede, if you can imagine that. We can't choose a favorite between the Step-Through and the Diamond — the former is lightweight and easy to navigate, and the latter has a straight top bar — but the makeup of both bikes is the same. The super shiny Cro-Mo steel frame features an automatic two speed rear internal hub, coaster and front brakes, and leather seat and handles. The bikes are shipped direct from Stockholm, but trust us, they're worth the wait.

A reader favorite and a common sight on the streets of NYC, Linus puts out many great bikes, but this one is the most stripped down with “a simple, clean profile inspired by French and Italian cinema from the 50’s and 60’s.” It's an all steel frame with leather grips, alloy bell and a coaster brake.

This classic, whimsical commuter step-through bike from Republic comes in both 1-speed and 3-speed options and features a comfortable seat and wide balloon tires for a smooth and easy ride. Every inch of this bike is customizable, and there are limitless combinations of fun colors to choose from, ensuring your bike is totally and uniquely you.

Public bikes are super popular and cute. The C1 is affordable, lightweight, and a one-speed with a sloping, step-through frame. This is a great bike for flat and moderately hilly terrain, and it comes in five fun colors.

The Cortello from Detroit Bikes was built for speed, and it has an 11-speed drivetrain that allows you to tackle steep hills and flat roads alike. Its brakes were designed to be reliable even in wet, rainy conditions, making this bike a great choice for anyone who lives in a city with unpredictable weather.

To give your commute a little bit of a boost, take a ride on Priority's E-Classic Plus, which blends everything we love about Priority's stylish and comfortable commuter bike with an added kick of energy and speed. Choose from a step-over or step-through configuration, and enjoy an electrified ride with very low maintenance.

Shinola has created a beautifully appointed urban cruiser with an 11 speed internal hub, disc brakes, internal cable routing ,and custom laser-cut rear dropouts. It's practically maintenance-free and fit to carry you through any kind of weather – rain, snow, or sunshine — with great style. At almost $3K, it's definitely an investment but one that you'll love using every day.