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Updated: 09 Apr 2010 12:00
To contact me:
frank@classical-bicycles.com
The Netherlands have a long history of racing-bikes and bike riders.
Some of the brands are really famous, and have a rich history of World and Olympic titles.
With the help of a couple of friends, we will tell you more about the Dutch racing-bikes.
RIH
RIH was formed in 1921 by the Bustraan brothers in Amsterdam Holland.
The name RIH is for the name of an Arabian stallion ridden by one of the characters in a Karl May novel which was very popular at the time
(and still are in Europe).
RIH's first championship was in 1924 when Jan Hijzelendoorn (a butcher) rode a Bustraan
brothers frame to the sprint and 1 kilometer titles in the Dutch National Champions.
In 1928 the firm moved to its present address in Amsterdam Also in 1928 Willem Bustraan Jr joined the business with his father and Uncle.
In 1948 Wim van der Kaaij joined the RIH business as an apprentice, he is the current owner of RIH
It is estimated that RIH frames have been ridden to over 350 national championships in both road and track events and 63 World-
and Olympic titles.
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RIH Sport 1975 |
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RIH 1978 |
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Bicycles owned by: Piet Schafthuizen |
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ZIELEMAN TYPE SPECIAL 1992 |
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Bicycle owned by: Piet Schafthuizen |
Verhoeven
Story folows.....
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VERHOEVEN TYPE COMPETITION ‘67 Frame: 59 cm C-T Seat: Cinelli Seat post: Campagnolo Record Steering: Titan 38 C-C Stem : Titan 9 cm Ribbon: Selcon linen Brakes: Mafac Dural Forte Brake handles: Campagnolo Gran Sport Head set: Campagnolo Record Bidon holder: TA Derailleur : Campagnolo Record Pion : 5-vit Regina Chain: Regina Crank set : Campagnolo Record 52-45 tooth Bracket set: Campagnolo Record BSA Pedals: Campagnolo Record Toe clips: Christope Special Straps: Alfredo Binda Tyres: Vittorio Rims: Mavic SSC Hubs: Campagnolo Record |
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Bicycle owned by: Piet Schafthuizen |
Duell
Story folows......
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DUELL ZURIGO 1990 Frame: 58 cm C-T Seat: Selle Flite Max Seat post : Campagnolo Record Steering: Cinelli Stem : Cinelli Ribbon: Cork Brakes: Campagnolo Record Brake handles: Campagnolo Record STI Head set: Campagnolo Record Bidon holder: Tax Derailleur: Campagnolo Record Pion: Campagnolo Record 8 speed Chain: Campagnolo Crank set: Campagnolo Record 53-44 Bracket set: Campagnolo Record Pedals: Look Tyres: Continental Rims: Mavic Hubs: Campagnolo Record |
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Bicycle owned by: Piet Schafthuizen |
Willem Eindhoven
Half October I bought in a small village close to Rotterdam a "Willem Eindhoven" bike.
Two years ago I saw this bike on a show and loved it right away.
Some how it was still on my mind because of the "suicide sifter".
And when in it came on sale at the beginning of October I knew I had
to have it.
The plan is to bring it back into it's original state.
The paint on the two front tubes is very bad, needs work and I have to restore the
hand painted brand name.
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Owner: Frank van den Bosch |
Frisol 1975
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Frisol 1975 Frame: Gazelle Reynolds Seat post Campagnolo Nuovo Seat: Cinelli Unicanitor Steering: Cinelli Stem: Cinelli Ribbon: GEM Brakes: Campagnolo Nuovo Brake handles: Campagnolo Nuovo Head set: Campagnolo Nuovo Bidon holder: TA Derailleur: Campagnolo Nuovo Pion : Everest 5 speed Crank set : Campagnolo Nuovo Bracket set : Campagnolo Nuovo Chain: Everest Pedals: Campagnolo Nuovo Tyres: Mavic Hubs: Campagnolo Nuovo |
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Bicycle owned by: Hennie van Leeuwen |
Batavus Amev 1988
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Bicycle owned by: Hennie van Leeuwen |
