Dutch Bicycles Take Over the World

The traditional Dutch Bicycle is more popular than ever. Customizing it to reflect its owner's personality has become a trend that reaches beyond the borders of Holland.
 
May 4, 2010 - PRLog -- When you think of bicycles, you have to think about Holland. No other country in the world is known for their bicycle culture as much as this country is. One of the most popular bicycles in the Dutch streets is the so-called ‘omafiets’ (pronounced as “oow-mah-feats”), which translates rather unflattering into English as ‘granny bike’.

Up until the 1950s, almost every bicycle for women was considered an ‘omafiets’ in Holland. Due to the emergence of other types of bicycles in the following decade, the ‘omafiets’ was considered old-fashioned by many. However, the ‘omafiets’ gained immensely popularity in the 1980s. Due to its comfortable sitting position, this type of bicycles is loved by both men and women.

What exactly makes this bicycle so popular? The answer is given by Wendy de Laat, Managing Director of TypicalDutchStuff.com. “The height of the frame and the classic straight handlebars contribute immensely to the comfort of these types of bikes,” Wendy explains, “Nowadays, the frames are made out of aluminum, which makes them a lot lighter than their predecessors. These are a few of the reasons why the ‘omafiets’ is so incredibly well-liked in Holland and beyond. For many lovers of the ‘omafiets’, another reason is style. While the old models were only available in black, modern ones come in wide variety of colors: from purple to lime to a leopard print; the variations are endless.

A new, trendy accessory for the ‘omafiets’ is the transportation rack, which can be fitted on the front of all types of ‘omafietsen’. It allows you to place a basket or a crate on the rack, which transforms the bicycle into a very practical means of transport.

Wendy has seen a trend in the customization of these types of bikes. She explains, “Many people want their bike to be unique and to represent themselves and their style.” TypicalDutchStuff.com follows the trends in Holland closely and therefore offers a wide array of bike accessories, from Delfts Blue bells to fashionable saddle covers and baskets.

The popular Dutch ‘omafiets’ can be ordered online through TypicalDutchStuff.com. They stock over twenty different models. The bikes are shipped worldwide at competitive rates. The bicycle will be delivered in a box and only fifteen percent of it needs to be assembled. The rest has been done for you. Clear instructions are included.

Contact:

Wendy de Laat, Managing Director
Typical Dutch Stuff
0031 (0) 630905483
http://www.typicaldutchstuff.com

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Typical Dutch Stuff was founded in 2003 to provide consumers worldwide with a wide choice of typically Dutch products. The selection is not limited to the basics only, but due to the cooperation with other Dutch brands, Typical Dutch Stuff is able to offer a wide variety of unique items. They specialize in the export of frozen Dutch snacks and gift baskets for consumers and businesses.
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