Could just be an androgynous byke... like 'Desire' from Neil Gaiman's Sandman series...
I always picture european bikes (esp. the older ones) as being these pretty/handsome androgynous figures who would love nothing more than to sweep you away with their own certain elegant style and finesse...

...then there's my friend's beatup, sticker-covered fixie Iron Horse, named "Joe" who would be just as happy parked next to your couch while you eat cheetos and watch Austin Powers...