Brands
Bike brands we see every day
A few words on the brands you see in Amsterdam, and a link to the maker if you want the brochure.
Gazelle
Dutch maker from Dieren, since 1892. Orange, Esprit and Grenoble are the city bikes you see on every street.
www.gazelle.nl
Batavus
From Heerenveen. Champion, Dinsdag and Packd: city and family bikes that have been around for generations.
www.batavus.nl
Sparta
From Apeldoorn, strong in electric bikes. The Ion and the newer models are a common commute bike.
www.sparta.nl
Cortina
A lighter Dutch city bike. U4 and Common are the models you recognise by the simple line.
www.cortina.nl
Cube
German brand from Waldershof. Known for e-bikes, trekking and mountain bikes: Kathmandu, Reaction, Stereo.
www.cube.eu
Trek
American brand from Wisconsin, one of the largest in the world. In town you mostly see District, FX and their e-bikes.
www.trekbikes.com/nl/nl_NL
Giant
Taiwanese, and the largest bicycle maker in the world. DailyTour and the e-bikes are everyday bikes here.
www.giant-bicycles.com/nl
Urban Arrow
Amsterdam cargo-bike brand. The Family is the box you see at schools and the market.
www.urbanarrow.com
Babboe
Dutch cargo brand for families. Box at the front or the rear, built to carry shopping and children.
www.babboe.nl
VanMoof
Amsterdam brand, known for the clean electric city bike. S3 and X3 are still all over town.
www.vanmoof.com