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Rik van Eijk
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  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
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What I ride:
Road
The kind of riding I do:
Recreational, Exercise, Commuting, Around Town
About me:
I'm a young entrepreneur from Amsterdam. We started with the export of classic dutch bikes. We carry the brand Union Bicycles founded in 1904 in the Netherlands.
My other websites (twitter, facebook, pinterest, Google+, blogs, etc.):
http://www.unionbicycles.com

About Union Bicycles

Berend-Jan van den Berg, son of a windmill operator, founded the Union
Bicycle Company on the 27th of July 1904 at Dedemsvaart, Holland. At
that time van den Berg was already active in the bicycle trade but he
wanted to establish his own brand. The name 'Union' was coined after
Van den Berg saw a ship named 'Union fait force' on the river Rhine.
The Union company survived the roaring twenties and continued the
production of quality bicycles after World War II.

In 1966 the Union company already produced around a million bikes throughout the Netherlands.

The Union company is a well-established brand in Holland with more than a hundred years of experience in the bicycle industry. For decades they are one of the biggest bicycle producers in Holland.

The Union Company decided to enter the US market because of the demand for city transport alternatives. The Union Brooklyn’s design is based on the traditional Dutch bike first produced in the beginning of the twentieth century. This model, low maintenance, easy & fun to ride, still is the best-sold bike in Holland.

A famous slogan thought up by Berend-Jan van den Berg is still applicable:
"Bicycles will stay famous throughout the centuries"

The Union Brooklyn
Union is a well-established brand in Holland with more than a hundred years of experience in the bicycle industry. For decades they are one of the biggest bicycle producers in Holland. This year the Union company will enter the US market with their new “Union Brooklyn”
model. “The Brooklyn” is the perfect combination of traditional design and contemporary comfort.


This classic bike is the ideal model for city use. Enjoy the way of right up cycling with a 3 speed internal hub and XL tires. The Union Brooklyn will draw attention and is a true winner for the streets of New York.
The Union Brooklyn is a quality bike with a 10-year guarantee on the frame. All parts, which are used on this bike, are top quality according to the Union standard.

Specs:
The Union Brooklyn is available in a ladies and a men model. The Union Brooklyn Lady is available in a 50 cm & 56 cm frame size.
The Union Brooklyn Men model is only available in a 59 cm frame size.
Gears: Shimano Nexus 3 speed

Brakes: Shimano roller brake
Tires: Aluminium double tires
Lock: Axa Defender
Dynamo: Shimano hub dynamo

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At 9:25pm on May 23, 2011, chixieonfixie said…
Dude we already have 3 Dutch bike shops in Chicago.
 
 
 

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