Ancient bicycle

10 bicycle NAME KNOWN IN THE NETHERLANDS

1 Batavus

Starting in 1904 as an assembler, Batavus was in 1917 a factory in Heerenveen. The company makes cycling a small range inconspicuous and remain primarily local producers, because before 1940 there were dozens. Only in the 50s there was strong growth, with leading sport bikes and mopeds. Immediately Batavus leader in this field, followed in the 60s and some bike folding bike. Initial boom, the company that knows a lot of other people to take over. Frames do not they build their own, but the factory in Heerenveen goes well.

2 Residents

Residents of Deventer is ENR: First Dutch Bicycle Factory. The company began in 1869, is actually the first in the Netherlands. Residents built all kinds of bikes, from high to Cardan bi bike and cross frame. Bicycles are the best quality, affordable price and have always been recognized as the details characteristics of the fender with a 'slot' in the middle. After 1945, Citizens has built bikes, sports bikes, but the trade did not go well. In 1961, the factory. Residents of the bike after that time or a bear that name, but no longer made Deveter.

3 Fongers

The Groningen Fongers brand began in 1884, but from 1897 was a major problem to be addressed. The company is followed by country (England) last art and delivered quality. It is impressive that Fongers years after the first explosion of smaller innovations. Model is virtually unchanged from year to year with the building and therefore easily recognizable. After 1945 Fongers thoroughly conservative brand. Through the promotion of intelligent know the top brands of the market for a long time to maintain, with the merger in 1961 with Phoenix and Teutons. In 1970 the factory closed the door Groningen.

4. Gazelle

Animal Gazelle in the first bike built in 1902 and grew through a combination of quality and broad program into one of the largest factories Netherlands. This company makes a lot of parts, such as brake drums and three teeth. Many other brands purchased in the cases. After 1945 Gazelle developed into the largest factories Netherlands. Gazelle is a very good bike, followed by the market and understand the power of advertising. Although the takeover in 1971 by Raleigh fixed sign. Since 2001, the factory in Animal again in the hands of the Dutch.

5. Magnet

About 1900 began two ironmongers in Amsterdam cycling to act.
N In 1923 the factory itself, where their brand name 'The Magnet' soon turned into magnets. after a fire in 1928 the company moved to Weesp. In 1934, Magnet has a first professional cycling teams Netherlands and soon there is a motor sport with foreign examples. Magnet motor sport that gives a lot of success in the 50s and 60s. Although good things can not remain independent small magnets; Batavus took over production in 1969 and '76 are also putting a stop to the trade are left.

6 Phoenix

Phoenix bicycle factory started in 1904 in Leeuwarden, but soon moved to Leeuwarden. Phoenix built a solid bike and sometimes with surprising things, such as the three-speed transmission Mutaped in bracket. After 1945, fender fork crown angles and distinctive style elements. Phoenix turned out well and bought early 60s Fongers Teutons and work together to form PFG. That mark is still sold well, but in 1970 took over the Batavus and finally to plant in Leeuwarden.

7 Rih

In 1921 the brothers began BUSTRAAN in Amsterdam by producing their own racing bicycles. They are an experienced cyclist and knows a good frame to build. It can be built with a variety of components. Rih was never really great, but next came racing in the 60's also sports bike for women and men. It was built in Fongers and since 1972 by the Cove in Venlo. In small-scale production continued in Amsterdam and Wim van der Kaaij built there until June 2012 real steel road bike Rih.

8. Simplex

Simplex to build the first bike in 1890 in Utrecht. Six years later, the factory moved to Amsterdam. Brand introduced the example below the circle, which produces a very smooth running bike. Then the drum itself. It all contributed to a very solid bike that can last a lifetime. Especially now known Simplex cross frame, but the plant was in the 50s and 60s many motor sport. In 1952 joined the Simplex locomotive. In '65, the production moved to Juncker in Apeldoorn. The factory closed in 1971.

9. Sparta

Sparta there as "brand stickiness" when Verbeek wholesale and Switching in Apeldoorn cycling itself was built in 1920 In addition to the Sparta bike comes engines and motorcycles; between 1958 and 1967 is due to the reason that there is not even a bike made. Sparta back strong in '67 with 'meegroeifiets' 8-80 (from 8 to 80 years) and a few years later with the bike frame from the pipe. They are specific structures, such as Spartamet later. Plant is still there and has made his trademark mischievous models.

10 States

Union Dedemsvaart bike built since 1911 They offer a variety of solid, but the bike is relatively inconspicuous. Well, not too expensive is a good recipe for growth. Innovative solutions, there is therefore does not, in addition to exceptional Strano (1964), which was built but two years. Union following the market and do some rescue period. After 70s the last descendant of the founder left the board is a long period of tumultuous change management and negative publicity, the factory closed in 2005 and only Union brand remains.

More information about these and many other Dutch brands were among rijwiel.net, club member Herbert Kuner website. Also here you will find useful links.

Posted by : Edy santoso