Few designs are as timeless as that of the bicycle. Like the notebook and the paperclip, the classic bike is one of the few everyday objects that are actually design masterpieces. Like most designers, I've found myself lusting after other peoples' bikes in the city on plenty of occasions, and they usually have one thing in common – the design is as simple as it gets.
Back in 2020, when cycling was even more popular than ever during the coronavirus lockdowns, I finally caved and bought the bike I'd been admiring for the longest time: Temple Cycles' Classic Lightweight. Temple bikes are everywhere in Bristol, where they're designed and assembled, and for the last five years the Classic Lightweight has been a delight to ride across the city.
