All the City bikes

Fixed Gear

• Cult-like devotion a must
• Concern for a "clean" style
• Brakes?  (did I just hear a splat?)
• High potential for being too matchy-matchy
• Bike related tattoo the final step in cult membership

Townie

• Euro/Retro
• Cargo capacity a must
• Brooks saddle
• Too much tweed (there's no such thing!)
• Kitten in basket?

Beater

• Any-style frame that no one wants to steal 
• Often procured from trash
• Originally from a department store
• Rust
• Brakes- Non-functional but present.

BMX

• Tiny
• Jumps off stuff
• Weighs a ton

Stock "Urban" bike

• limited gear range
• must be matte black, grey or brown
• belt drive?
• disc brakes
• Aluminum frame

ULTIMATE SNOW MACINE

• Fattest tires on the market
• Studs in tires
• Poggies on handlebar
• Always seen on snowless asphalt