See the city the best way this summer, by bicycle, with Shinola’s Detroit Arrow. Boris bikes? Not chic. 

Public transport just isn’t our thing. Especially now that it’s summer, that 20 minute commute into town has begun to feel like a jungle-trek. And the word “Uber” pops up on our bank statements more times than we’d care to admit. There’s a simple solution to both of our woes, biking it! Shinola’s streamlined, single-speed Detroit Arrow is hand assembled in their namesake hometown.

Personalised touches include women’s and men’s frame styles and the choice of black or white frames, puncture resistant tyres with a reflective strip and Shinola’s trademark “S”. The Detroit Arrow comes with cork grips, fenders, chain guard and a bell. What are you waiting for? Bin your Oyster card and start looking for a cute helmet.

Photographer: Paul Krokos

Stylist: Lilja Hronn

With thanks to West London Studio.