Classic Vintage Steel City Bike

Pilen Lyx

The Lyx is a classic steel bicycle beauty distinctly Scandinavian. A city bicycle for commuting and gravel road exploring. It offers a pleasant upright ride facing the sun.

Hightlights and Features

A friend on the road

Pilen Lyx is our most classic bike. It breathes confidence, is a well-built and comfortable ride.

Upright driving position

Pilen Lyx has an upright relaxed driving position. You glide in style and a harmonious calm.

Swedish-built quality

The bikes are built in our factory in Gamleby with components both local and international.

Fork for comfort

Pilen Lyx has a fork chrome-moly 4130 with cast fork crown and brass brazed legs.

Built-in gear hubs

For worry-free operation and maintenance, Pilen Lyx has the gears internal in the rear hub.

Steel frame cromoly 4130

Pilen Lyx has a resilient and strong frame with TIG-welded tubes in chrome-moly steel SEA 4130.

Super resilient wheels

Double-bottomed rims with eyelets, directional spoke holes, stainless spokes and spoke nuts.

Fully equipped

The Pilen bikes have approved lighting, reflectors and lock from Abus.

Exquisite rust protection

Pilen bikes are built for a rough climate and have extra good rust and weather protection.

Comfortable saddle

Upright riding position is combined with a saddle that has built-in suspension.

Specification, Options and Prices

What makes a Pilen a rare and beautiful breed?

Frame tubes in chrome-molybdenum steel grade 4130. A more expensive steel grade. The frame becomes stronger and more flexible with better driving experience. Take it for a spin and feel the difference. The frame is welded with TIG welding, a slow and advanced welding technique that produces strong thin joints. The frame details are brazed. True craftsmanship is beautiful and gives the best driving experience.
Elegant fork with cast steel crown. Fork legs in chrome molybdenum steel 4130. Fork legs are brazed to the cast fork. Very precise and responsive..
Very strong wheels with double bottomed alloy rims, targeted spoke holes, eyelets and strong spokes in stainless steel. Rear wheel got butted spokes for extra strength.
Maintenance-free bottom bracket from Tange model LN-7922 with forged steel solid spindle, quality shielded bearings and light alloy body cups. Just lovely feeling and spin.
Stainless steel 18.8 mudguards, struts, seat post, stem, carrier clamps and all nuts and bolts.
Sturdy yet elegant carrier in chrome molybdenum tubing with stainless steel clamps and hand-painted badge.
Standard saddle is the wide and comfy Selle Montegrappa Future faux leather in colours Black, Brown or Honey. Optional is genuine Brooks leather saddle B67 with spring suspension in Black, Brown or Honey.

What is a Pilen Lyx's standard equipment?

Wide saddle Montegrappa Future in faux leather with spring suspension. Black, Brown or Honey.
Option is saddle Brooks B66 in genuine leather with spring suspension. Black, Brown or Honey.
Frame in TIG welded chrome-molybdenum high grade steel with brazed details.
Black mudguards stainless steel. Powder coated.
Black carrier chrome-molybdenum tubing with hand painted badge.
Black chain cover chromated steel.
Black anodized alloy rims.
Black Schwalbe Citizen 47×622 with reflex sides.
Stainless steel bell with Pilen badge.
Black grips.
Side stand Atran zinked steel.
Abus security class 8 lock Amparo 485.
Front and rear lighting with reflexes.
Hub dynamo built in the front hub powering the head light. Optional is hub without dynamo and battery head light.

Prices Pilen Lyx

The Pilen costs a little more because it is much more bike. The prices are competitive and the bikes are good value when you compare what you get. The lovely driving experience, quality of the frame, the fine bottom bracket, the leather saddles and the thoughtful design give you many carefree, joyful years of ownership. For customers outside Sweden shipping, currency exchange rates and customs are factors. If you can’t convince a local bike shop to stock Pilen you can send us a message and we’ll offer you a quote.

Pilen Lyx model	Saddle
Louise 2022-03-15
Lyx 1, coaster brake rear, roller brake hub dynamo front	Future faux leather	8345
Lyx 3, coaster brake rear, roller brake hub dynamo front	Future faux leather	9145
Lyx 7, coaster brake rear, roller brake hub dynamo front	Future faux leather	9845
Lyx 7, roller brake rear, roller brake and hub dynamo front	Future faux leather	10145
Lyx 1, coaster brake rear, roller brake hub dynamo front	Brooks B67 leather	9245
Lyx 3, coaster brake rear, roller brake hub dynamo front	Brooks B67 leather	10045
Lyx 7, coaster brake rear, roller brake hub dynamo front	Brooks B67 leather	10745
Lyx 7, roller brake rear, roller brake and hub dynamo front	Brooks B67 leather	11045
Prices are in SEK (kr). Shipping and handling not included.

All prices are recommended retailer prices and shipping and handling fees might apply.

Technical Specification Pilen Lyx

Pilen Lyx Specification	Information
2017-08-09 Louise
Colors	Pilen Lyx comes in Black RAL 9005, Red RAL 3004, Blue RAL 5001, Dark Green RAL 6005, Creme RAL 1015, Orange RAL 2000, Silver, Pale blue RAL 5024, Pale green RAL 6021, Orange RAL 2000, Durablue and Duragreen. Lyx Lady's model also comes in Red RAL 3002 and White RAL 9003. With Pilen silver badge.
Frame	Height Ladies: 54 cm. Height Gents: 56,5 cm. Chrome-molybdenum SAE 4130 in all tubes for optimum elasticity, comfort and durability. Powder coated.
Fork	Chrome-molybdenum SAE 4130 cast fork crown and brazed fork legs.
Mudguards	Stainless steel black powder painted.
Bottom Bracket and Crankset	Maintenance-free bottom bracket from Tange model LN-7922 with forged steel solid spindle, quality shielded bearings and light alloy body cups. Alloy Crankset.
Chain and cover	108 links anti rust protected chain. The chain guard has a layer of zink before powder coating.
Gear ratio	44:20
Hub rear alt. 1	Shimano one-gear. Coaster brake.
Hub rear alt. 2	Shimano Nexus Inter 3. Coaster brakes. Handlebar Gripshift.
Hub rear alt. 3	Shimano Nexus Inter 7. Coaster brakes. Handlebar Gripshift.
Hub rear alt. 4	Shimano Nexus Inter 7. Roller brakes. Handlebar Gripshift. Front and rear brakes on handlebar.
Front hub alt. 1	Shimano DH-2R35-E- with hub dynamo powering the head light. Roller brakes Shimano BR-IM45.
Shifting	Handlebar grip shift rear side.
Tires	Schwalbe Citizen 47-622 with Puncture Protection. For heavy persons (+85) kg we recommend Schwalbe Big Apple.
Rims	28 inches (19-622) double bottomed aluminium rims, targeted spoke holes, eyelets and strong spokes in stainless steel. Black anodized aluminium.
Spokes	Sapim Stainless steel 2.36 mm butted in the rear wheel.
Basket/Front carrier	Black basket wire model on ladies.
Rear Carrier	Stable carrier made of steel tubing with stainless steel clamps. Painted black.
Lock	ABUS high security lock (class 8).
Brakes	Coaster brake rear hub alt. 1-3. Handlebars brakes on roller brake hubs.
Saddle	Montegrappa Future in faux leather with spring suspension. Black, Brown or Honey. Optionally Brooks B67 genuine leather with spring suspension. Black, Brown or Honey.
Headlight Man	Busch & Müller Lumotec Retro N with 2.4 watts H3-lamp.
Headlight Lady	Busch & Müller Lumotec basic with 2.4 watts H3-lamp.
Rear Light	LED. Automatic light activated by low light and movement. From Spanninga.
Reflectors	Reflex sides on the tires, in the rear and front lamp and on the basket (ladies model).
Bell	Stainless steel with Pilen badge.
Grips	Black environmental friendly TPE (Kraton) from Herrmans.

Weights

Pilen Lyx model	Saddle Brooks B66	Saddle Future
Updated 2020-03-11
Ladies 1C	19.1kg	18.7kg
Ladies 3C	19.5kg	19.1kg
Ladies 7C	20.3kg	19.9kg
Ladies 7RB	20.6kg	20.2kg
Ladies 8RB	20.9kg	20.5kg
Gents 1C	17.7kg	17.3kg
Gents 3C	18.1kg	17.7kg
Gents 7C	18.9kg	18.5kg
Gents 7RB	19.2kg	18.8kg
Gents 8RB	19.5kg	19.1kg

What select parts and extras are available for Pilen Lyx Special?

Beautiful and usable extra options Pilen Lyx Special to cater for your personal wishes and needs.

Brooks B17 Honey — Brooks B17 leather Honey.

Brooks B17 Brown — Brooks B17 leather Brown.

Brooks B17 Black — Brooks B17 leather Black.

Montegrappa Canard Italia. Suede leather.

Montegrappa Canard Black — Montegrappa Canard faux leather Black.

Montegrappa Canard Honey — Montegrappa Canard faux leather Honey.

Montegrappa Canard Brown — Montegrappa Canard faux leather Brown.

Schwalbe Balloon Coffee-Reflex — Schwalbe Balloon 50×622 Coffee-Reflex K-Guard.

Schwalbe Balloon Brown 50×622. Brown-Reflex K-Guard.

Schwalbe Balloon Creme — Schwalbe Balloon 50×622 Creme-Reflex K-Guard.

Schwalbe Big Apple Black — Schwalbe Big Apple 50×622 Black-Reflex K-Guard.

Silver Rims — Silver anodized rims. The same strong Pilen wheel.

Matte polished fenders — Matte polished clean stainless steel fenders. Polished by hand.

Lock Abus 5650 with connector for Abus Cable or Chain.

Double Stand Atran Moove Double in alloy.

Black basket. Can be fitted to Lyx, City and GT. Standard on Lyx Ladies.

Brooks Hoxton Wire. Alloy and wood botteom. Quick release. Easy to remove. Handle.

Atran Cargo Jumbo Basket Front Carrier — Atran Cargo Jumbo Basket front carrier with wood bottom.

Atran Cargo Jumbo Basket Front Carrier painted — Atran Cargo Jumbo Basket front carrier with wood bottom. Painted in frame’s color.

Atran Cargo Jumbo front carrier painted in frame colour.

Herrmans Primergo Cork and black environmental friendly TPE (Kraton).

Herrmans Zeglo DD04 cork and black environmental friendly TPE (Kraton).

Crane Bell E-ne Copper — Crane Bell E-ne polished copper plated brass. Thumb lever. Stainless steel vinyl-dipped clamp.

Crane Bell E-ne Brass — Crane Bell E-ne polished brass. Thumb lever. Stainless steel vinyl-dipped clamp.

Crane Bell E-ne Alloy — Crane Bell E-ne matte alloy bell. Thumb lever. Stainless steel vinyl-dipped clamp.

Crane Bell E-ne Matte Black — Crane Bell E-ne matte black alloy bell. Thumb lever. Stainless steel vinyl-dipped clamp.

Crane Bell Suzu brass bell, brass nut and alloy lever.

Crane Bell Suzu copper plated brass bell, brass nut and alloy lever.

Crane Bell Suzu Alloy bell, brass nut and alloy lever.

Crane Bell Riten copper plated brass bell and thumb lever.

Crane Bell Riten polished alloy bell and thumb lever.

Crane Bell Riten polished brass bell and thumb lever.

Busch & Müller Lumotech Lyt. 6V LED. Automatic. Shines a while after you stopped.

Büsch & Müller Classic N. 6V. LED. On-Off.

Rear Light Busch & Müller Secula for hub dynamo.

Tool bag Pilen & Nystrom Black. Straps for fitment to the rear of the Brooks saddle.

Tool bag Pilen & Nystrom Brown — Tool bag Pilen & Nystrom Honey. Straps for fitment to the rear of the Brooks saddle.

A Driving Experience Most Generous

Lovely bicycling

Pilen Lyx is a Swedish-built stylish and durable classic steel roadster utility city bicycle. A pragmatic romantic vintage bicycle with comfortable upright riding position. The Lyx features an extraordinarily comfortable ride that you simply have to experience.The Pilen bikes are painstakingly designed in the smallest detail, resistant to rust and environmentally friendly painted. The steel frame is TIG-welded in chromium-molybdenum SAE 4130 and has brazed details. Function and form comes together in carefree maintenance and classical elegance. Are you ready to fall in love?

In every detail

Low-maintenance hub gears and brakes combined with handlebar shift, back-pedal coaster rear brake (with a hand operated brake option available) and a super-comfortable Brooks leather saddle. The bicycle is supplied with a substantial load-bearing rear carrier with hand painted Pilen logo. It has powder coated steel mudguards and chain guard, front dynamo and rear LED lights, a frame-fitted rear wheel immobiliser lock and a special Pilen bell. The Lady’s model has a low step-through swan frame and front fitted basket as standard. The Lyx comes in 1, 3, 7 and 8 gears.

Lyx Colours

Pilen Lyx Ladies Duragreen Brooks B66 Honey

Pilen Lyx Ladies Durablue Brooks B66 Brown

Pilen Lyx Ladies Green RAL 6005 Brooks B66 Brown

Pilen Lyx Ladies Blue RAL 5001 Brooks B66 Honey

Pilen Lyx Ladies Red RAL 3004 Brooks B66 Brown

Pilen Lyx Ladies Black RAL 9005 Brooks B66 Brown

Pilen Lyx Special Ladies Creme RAL 1015. Extra equipment. — Pilen Lyx Special Ladies Creme RAL 1015. Extra equipment: Brooks B67 leather saddle, single-colour bike, Schwalbe brown tyres, silver rims, brown basket and Crane Bell Suzu Brass.

Pilen Lyx Special Ladies Green RAL 6021. Extra equipment. — Pilen Lyx Special Ladies Green RAL 6021. Extra equipment: Brooks Honey leather saddle, brown basket, Creme tyres, silver rims, grips Herrmans cork and single colour bicycle.

Pilen Lyx Gents Black RAL 9005 Brooks B66 Black

Pilen Lyx Gents Duragreen Brooks B66 Brown

Pilen Lyx Gents Durablue Brooks B66 Honey

Pilen Lyx Gents Green RAL 6501 Brooks B66 Brown

Pilen Lyx Gents Red RAL 3004 Brooks B66 Honey

Pilen Lyx Gents Blue RAL 5001 Brooks B66 Honey — Pilen Lyx Gents Blue RAL 5001. Brooks B66 Honey.

Pilen Lyx Special Gents Creme RAL 1015. Extra equipment. — Pilen Lyx Special Gents Creme RAL 1015. Extra equipment: Brooks B67 leather saddle.

Customise a Lyx Special

Truth be told, we sell precious few bicycles as standards compared to the number of Specials that rolls out the factory door. A good bike is something you should enjoy, feel proud of and have a good relationship with – aesthetically, technically and economically. That’s why Pilen embraces the customers’ creativity. It makes sense for everyone involved. The customer gets his personal Pilen to enjoy and Pilen gets to sell more beautiful Pilen bikes.

The Lyx Special is a Lyx where you have selected paint job and parts to your own liking. Single colour bicycles with white or brown tyres are popular. You kan choose:

Single coloured bike or a custom composition with fenders, carrier, chain-guard in any standard Pilen colour.
Silver anodised or red power painted rims.
Brown or Creme tyres. Schwalbe Fat Frank or Big Apple.
Leather saddle Brooks B66, B17 or B17.
Exclusive bells from Japanese Crane Bells.
A selection of baskets and carriers.

You must order a Lyx Special though your Pilen retailer. Some delivery time might apply.

Why ride a Pilen?

The first and foremost argument is no doubt that you get a lot of bike for the buck. The Pilen only has but a few employees, and everyone in the company is able to build a bicycle with quality in the smallest detail. The bicycles are built at a lean production line that the Pilen folks built entirely on their own – a line that is subject to constant improvement.You can choose the equipment level on all models. If you want a bike with just the bare necessities or spend a little extra, you have the chance to compose your own personal bike. Compare the Pilen’s driving experience and the equipment level with other bicycle brands. The bike feels neater and more lively.

Pilen Lyx as a Branded Bike

Pilen Lyx is an excellent choice as a branded bike for a company or organisation. We fit a sign to the carrier and you can have it in your brand’s colour.