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We think it’s time to get back to basicswith a good old-fashioned bike ride

content 2 3 christiania · ddc award

4 5 christiania family

6 7 christiania workhorse

8 9 christiania 2-wheeler

10 11 pilen bikes gents

12 13 pilen bikes ladies

14 15 bike porters

16 17 1% for the planet

18 19 our story · the company

our companyIn the simplest terms, we are an american bicycle distribution company focusing on bringing the finest scandinavian utility cycles to the states.

But, fortunately for us, it’s not that simple or boring. There’s a whole lifestyle behind these types of bikes, and we are here to improt that as well.And though cities like copenhagen are years ahead of us in terms of allowing such a lifestyle to flourish, we americans can dream, too.And as the dream slowly begins to take shape, we’ve got the bikes for the long ride ahead…

Nearly 30 years later, and still under the same ownership in denmark, the bikes are an inter-national icon. Become a part of the tradition.

Our bikes

Our christiania bikes have built their reputa-tion on classic design and uncompromised quality.

For nearly 30 years these bikes have been ridden year-round n the harsh Scandinavian climate. So whether you plan to ride in South florida during the rainy season or in NYC in a nor’easter, we’ve got you covered.

We use only the heighest quality materials, finishes, and components, so besides having

the best looking bike on the block, you can trust it will also ride like a dream.

Winner and the classics prize 2010/11

With the Danish Design Prize 2010/11, the Danish Design Centre celebrates some of the finest design in the market right now.The jury says : ”The Classics Prize 2010/11 goes to Christiania Bikes. It has been present in Danish streets and lanes for more than 25 years and has earned its well-deserved iconic status.

The design is simple and robust and has proven its durability through many years of daily transport of shopping bags and children.

The bicycle is a beautiful example of design that springs from a simple, good idea that stays viable due to function and charm. It has inspired other manufacturers’ and designers’ development and innovation efforts and can practically be seen as the ancestress of new generations of bicycles.

Christiania Bikes is still manufactured in Denmark, but it also makes an appearance in cities around Europe, where it helps to boost the tradition for cycling and to highlight a con-venient, green and innovative mode of trans-portation. There is, therefore, no doubt that Christiania Bikes has deserved the Classics Prize 2010/11.”

rich in historyQuotes by Danish Design Center

Christiania bikes were started out of pure utilitarian reasons. Lars Engstrøm built the first bike for his wife, Annie, because they lived in a car free section of Copenhagen – the world famous Christiania.

First ride 1984

Features / Specifications / Standard Equipment

Brame Aluminum · Black powder-coated

Cargo box Lacquered 9 mm marine plywood

Box colors Black are standard · Cream · Red · Green

Light Blue are custom

Seating Bench seating with safety restraints for 2

children – seating for up to four on custom models

Gearing Shimano nexus 7-speed

internal (8-speedupgrade available)

Front brake Dual-disc with parking brake

Rear brake Coaster (roller with 8-speed upgrade)

Wheel Black alloy 24’’

Front hubs Custom alloy with industrial bearings

Tires Schwalbe big apple

Fenders Stainless steel

Rain canopy Black easy on/off

Accessories Extra seats · Cushions · Bike covers · Lighting systems

and more – available as custom upgrades

christiania bikesfamilyDesigned by Lars Engstrøm 1984 manufactured by Christiania Bikes Denmark

The original family cargo bike – since 1984 safe, stabile, and set to carry all of your precious cargo

christiania bikes workhorseDesigned by Lars Engstrøm / Manufactured by Christiania Bikes Denmark

the new urban pick-up truck. from transporting tools to timber – there’s no job this bike can’t handle.


Frame Aluminum · Black powder-coated

Fargo box Lacquered 9 mm marine plywood

Box colors Cream · Black are standard · Red · Green

Light Blue are custom

Seating Bench seating with safety restraints for 2 children

− seating for up to four on custom models

Gearing Shimano nexus 7-speed internal

(8-speedupgrade available)

Front brake Dual-disc with parking brake

Rear brake Coaster (roller with 8-speed upgrade)

Wheel Black alloy 24’’

Front hubs Custom alloy with industrial bearings

Tires Schwalbe, big apple


Rain canopy Easy on/off, black

Accessories Extra seats · Cushions · Bike covers · Lighting

systems and more − available as custom upgrades

christiania bikes2-wheelerDesigned by Lars Engstrøm / Manufactured by Christiania Bikes Denmark

For quick and nimble kid and cargo transport we offer our 2-wheeler


Frame Aluminum · Cream powder-coated

Cargo box Lacquered 9 mm marine plywood

Box colors Black

Seating Bench seating with safety restraints for

2 small children

Gearing Shimano nexus 8-speed internal

Front brake Roller brake

Rear brake Roller brake

Wheel Black alloy 20/24’’ (front/back)

Tires Schwalbe big apple


Rain canopy Black easy on/off

Accessories Extra seats · Cushions · Bike covers · Lighting systems

and more – available as custom upgrades

pilen bikes gentsDesigned by Pilen cykel AB Målilla / Manufactured in Sweden

From a family-owned factory in southern Sweden, a small and highly-skilled team of builders and designers have, for the past 15 years, produced a bike that artfully combines form and function.


Frame Chrome molybdenum steel powder coated

Colors Black · Red · Green · Blue

Height 56 cm

Fork Chrome molybdenum steel

Gearing Shimano Nexus inter 3, 7 or 8-speed

Transmission 44:20

Front brake Shimano roller

Rear brake Coaster (roller with 8-speed)

Wheel 28 inches double-bottomed alloy rim with 2,36 mm

spokes in stainless Swedish steel, specially produced

for Pilen

Front hub Shimano hub-dynamo

Tires Schwalbe city cruiser with puncture protection

Fenders Stainless steel black powder coated

Lighting Integrated front or fork mount, powered by

hub-dynamo

Rear carrier Sturdy in-house carrier made of steel tubing and

stainless clamps

Lock Abus integrated wheel lock

Saddle Brooks B66 leather − Black · Brown · Honey


Frame Chrome molybdenum steel powder coated

Colors Black · Red · Green · Blue

Height 56 cm

Fork Chrome molybdenum steel

Gearing Shimano Nexus inter 3, 7, or 8-speed

Transmission 44 : 20

Front brake Shimano roller

Rear brake Coaster (roller with 8-speed)

Wheel 28’’ Double-bottomed alloy rim with 2,36 mm spokes

in stainless Swedish steel specially produced for Pilen

Front hub Shimano hub-dynamo

Tires Schwalbe city cruiser with puncture protection

Fenders Stainless steel black powder coated

Lighting Integrated front or fork mount

powered by hub-dynamo

Rear carrier Sturdy in-house carrier made of steel

tubing and stainless clamps

Lock Abus integrated wheel lock

Saddle Brooks B66 leather – Black · Brown · Honey

pilen bikes ladiesDesigned by Pilen cykel AB Målilla / Manufactured in Sweden

Classic Swedish design coupled with unmatched quality and pure riding enjoyment makes the Pilen a city bike that stands in a class by itself.

copenhagen parts the bike porterDesigned by Goodmorning Technology

Founded by designers, who just so happen to be cyclists, the folks at Copenhagen Parts are bringing their passion for sleek and innovative product design to the streets.


material Heat-treated 6061 aluminum alloy tubing and rod

Size W : 40 cm x L: 50 cm x H : 23 cm

Tube wall thickness 2.5 mm

Weigh 1638 g

Grip diameter 22.2 mm

Clamp diameter 25.4 mm

Shims Use stainless steel shims

Stems Two-piece a-head stem required

“If you want to die the richest man, then just stay sharp. Keep investing. Don’t spend any-thing. Don’t eat any of the capital. Don’t have a good time. Don’t get to know yourself. Don’t give anything away. Keep it all. Die as rich as you can. But you know what ? … There’s no pocket in that last shirt.” – Susie Tompkins Buell (from Let My People Go Surfing)

1 % for the Planet

We recently joined 1% for the Planet, whose mission is to ‘use market forces to drive posi-tive environmental change by inspiring com-

panies to give’. Basically, through 1% for the Planet, we donate 1 % of our total sales (not profits) to an approved environmental cause of our choice.

The organization is the brainchild of Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia, who lik-ens the contributions – from the nearly 1250 members worldwide – as something of an Earth tax. In his book, Let My People Go Surf-ing – which is something between a business textbook, memoir, and manifesto – Chouinard explains the organization’s beginnings and mission a bit more in depth. The book is an

absolute must-read for anyone starting a busi-ness – I read it at least once a year just to kick myself in the ass.

official 1% for the planet member !Article : www.onepercentfortheplanet.org

Choosing a bike over a car is a step in the right direction when it comes to considering the environment, but there is still so much more that can be done. So considering this, we thought it would be a great to do more than just offer an alternative to gas-powered urban mobility.

our storyTrue story

In 2007 I moved to Copenhagen to start a family with my Danish wife

With only a few months to go before the birth of our son and without any job, I had the rare opportunity to learn a new way of life and to possibly steer my future in a new direction without any distractions.

Some might have found it stressful, I found it freeing. I spent this time learning a new city – much of it with the help of an old, trusty bike – and what I found was pretty inspiring.

The cycling culture was, and still is, my favorite part of living in Copen hagen. It’s so ingrained in the everyday lives of the danes that it is rarely even talked about – but for me, I couldn’t keep it off my mind. What if we had a cycling culture like this back home in the States ?

To realize that such a simple machine could make so many people’s lives so much more enjoyable, was a revelation that I couldn’t keep to myself and it ended up being the launching point for what you see here.And though cities like Copenhagen are years ahead of us in terms of allowing such a lifestyle to flourish, we Americans can dream, too.

And as the dream slowly begins to take shape, we’ve got the bikes for the long ride ahead…

sometimes it’s possible

to think inside and

outside the box

our mission It’s pretty simple. We want people to ride bikes instead of cars. If it works that you choose our bikes, all the better.

There’s a host of reasons why it’s the right thing to do, but is comes down to what you think is important.We think it’s important and that’s why we are in the business.In a world filled with fast-paced, hi-tech, and exploitative industry, we think it’s time to get back to basics with a good old-fashioned bike ride.

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ma 01840tel: 617.275.2569

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ma 01840tel: 617.275.2569

email [email protected]@boxcycles.com

www.boxcycles.com

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