Flying Priest
The Flying Priest is particularly versatile, and so it appears in both our City Bike and Cargo Bike categories. The little-known reason for the bike’s unique cross-frame is that it was originally designed to accommodate a Dutch priest’s cassocks, thus allowing him to cycle around his parish without fear of indignity.
However, what began simply as a modesty-preserving adaptation was soon found to have a number of unexpected benefits. Aside from its unique aesthetic appeal, the criss-crossed design gives the Flying Priest a stronger, stiffer frame, making it an ideal choice for tall men and heavy use. The geometry of the frame also encourages a very comfortable and upright riding position, and the lowered step-over height makes mounting considerably easier.
Each frame is hand-brazed, and through the extensive use of stainless steel hardware, anti-corrosion primers and powdercoats, and a trademark dose of the Flying Dutchman’s attention to detail, each and every Flying Priest is made into an authentic and reliable workhorse, built for ultimate utility.
Uses
- Shopping, commuting, parental duties, general errands, medium-heavy cargo schlepping, riding to church on Sunday…
Sizes
- 55cm
- 61cm
- 67cm
Colours
- Shiny black
- Matte black
- Cargo blue
Load Capacity
- 50kg on the rear rack
- 30kg on the optional front rack
Technical Specifications
- Enclosed chaincase for low maintenance
- Shimano hub dynamo
- Stainless steel hardware
- Super strong rear rack
- Hand-operated Shimano IM80 front rollerbrake
- Lugged and hand-brazed oversized steel frame
- Zinc carbonate primer and damage resistant powdercoat on the frame and mudguards
Configuration options
- Single speed, 3-speed, or 7-speed gearing
- Rear brake: Coaster or Shimano IM80 rollerbrake
- Frame-mounted, removable front rack
- Coatguards
- Rear wheel ring lock (high security)
- Hebie bipod kickstand (with steering stabiliser)
- Classic Ding-Dong bicycle bell
- Brooks saddle and handlebar grips upgrade
- Über bright Busch and Müller LED lights
- Schwalbe Marathon (black) or Delta Cruiser (cream) tyres
- This bike can easily and discretely be converted into an e-bike. Find out more about our electric upgrade options
- This bike comes in 8 standard configurations. For more details see Pricing Sheet for Flying Priest
Prices starting from: £600
Learn more about the Dutch brand
behind the bike!