Sure, bicycling is both exercise and transportation. It’s good for you and good for the environment, and it’s cheaper — and sometimes easier — to get around town than in a car. But there’s a sense of romance to the bicycle, which the guys at California-based Linus Bikes understand. It’s why they’re inspired by French bicycle designs from the ’50s and ’60s, and why they value aesthetics almost as much as function. You’ll find both in the Roadster Classic, a one-speed model with steel frame and rear coaster brake. Additional features include leather hand grips, mid-century alloy bell and kickstand. The Linus Roadster Classic is spare and elegant, without extraneous parts or adornments, and extremely easy on the eyes. It comes in two sizes, 51cm and 58cm, and is in stock now directly from Linus.