| Re: Dutch Bikes, Literally
Elisa Francesca Roselli wrote:
> However, he told me he could procure me a "real" Dutch bike and showed
> me some catalogues, which I have since followed up on the Internet.
> There are 4 main producers:
> www.union.nl
> www.sparta.nl
> www.gazelle.nl
> www.batavus.nl
>
> I fell in love with a bike by Union called the Oase. (Fortunately, it
> turns out bike specs in Dutch are quite easy to understand.) According
> to this dealer, these true Dutch bikes are much better quality than
> their mass-market equivalents by Giant or similar. He said the finishing
> was far better and that they were more aesthetic and durable. He had no
> financial interest in maintaining this since the cost of the bikes was
> very equivalent to the Giants he stocked and there would have to be a
> special order.
I believe there's a bike shop that specializes in real Hollandais on rue
Diderot in the 12eme (Metro Reuilly-Diderot, near the intersection with
Crozatier). You might be able to see and ride such a bike there.
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