Here are three approaches to urban bike design:
This is Le Coq Sportif's carbon fiber City Bike which was created by Alberto Del Biondi Industria. The design of this ride is said to be inspired by the company's origin and connection with the Tour de France. This machine features all the bells and whistles not to mention hand made carbon.
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This is the Victor bike which was designed by Christpohe Robillard. Bare bones, industrial, minimalist. Single speed, one seat and chain stay (as opposed to two) means less steel and less maintenance. It also features integrated reflectors and fenders. This rig would definitely draw some attention as your roll down the road.
This is the Crappy POS bike, designed by Father Time. It can be found at any pawn shop, trash dump, police auction or simply abandoned at your local outdoor bike rack. It features the "already broken in" and weathered design, all of its parts are 100% recycled. The seat is mostly waterproof and it comes with a very low replacement cost in the event that it gets ripped which would be unlikely given the only attention it will draw is sympathy. I liken it to buying a brand new pair of faded and torn jeans. Note: upon purchase, chain lubricant is not included. 
While the City and Victor rides are quite impressive in very different ways, my vote for the best urban bike design goes to the Crappy POS and Father Time.
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