Are you looking for a new bike and unsure about the right size and which frame size you need for your height? In this article, we help you determine the correct frame size and saddle height. What is the definition of frame size? The frame size, or frame height, is the distance from the bottom bracket to the point on the frame where the seat post comes out, usually expressed in centimetres. Th ... [...]
The cargo bike is a typically Dutch invention and has since become world-famous. Now there’s also the electric cargo bike, which makes it even easier to transport your children. Headwind? Uphill? Lots of kids in the box? The electric cargo bike makes it possible. But where do you buy an electric cargo bike? What should you look out for and which brands of electric cargo bikes are there? In this ... [...]
Almost everyone has heard of Fietsplan, but how does it actually work and does every employer take part in Fietsplan? With Fietsplan 2018 you buy a complete bike package through your employer. Besides the bike, this package also includes insurance and any bike vouchers. Financial benefits with Fietsplan You pay your employer back for the package using your gross salary. Gross salary ... [...]
Doubts about buying a bike online You are wondering whether you should buy a bike from your local bike shop, like in the old days, or order it online instead. Both options have their pros and cons. Below you will find my story to help you decide what suits you best: the shop on the corner or an online bike shop. The pros and cons of buying your bike online: One colleague swears by buying his bi ... [...]
Which online bike shop is the best? You have done thorough research and tested several bikes. Not just a road bike and city bike, but also an e-bike (electric bike) and even a folding bike. You have discussed different sizes and options and also decided on the brand (Batavus, Giant, Union, Gazelle etc.). Given the sharp prices online, you decide to buy your new bike on the internet. But then wha ... [...]
City bikes come as women’s bikes, men’s bikes and unisex bikes. The main difference between women’s and men’s bikes is the horizontal top tube on a men’s bike, which a women’s bike doesn’t have. Some city bikes are also available as unisex models. These don’t have a tube in the middle of the frame, or it is positioned lower, so women can mount and dismount easily. Unisex bikes also ... [...]
Why and when should you buy a folding bike? The advantages of a folding bike: You can take a folding bike on the train A folding bike fits in any car A folding bike takes up little space, ideal if you have limited storage room You can easily take a folding bike onto a boat so you can cycle to the bakery from the harbour On holiday a folding bike is ideal. Think of the campsite or the nearb ... [...]