fongers inter cycles

[Carlton Dave]

Hi I have just bought a 1980s bike but know nothing about it. Its head badge says fongers intercycle Holland. The kit is pretty low spec shimano rs and fe but has nice mavic wheels. Anyone have an

 

[Carlton Dave]

Ideas as to what it might be or where I could get replacement transfers?? Thanks Dave

 

[Haitch]

According to the Dutch Wiki page, Fongers made genteel tourers for the well to do. Set up in 1884, it was acquired by Batavus in 1970 and went out of business in the same year. The factory was largely demolished and converted into offices in 1985. Today, the bike is apparently a much loved collectors item, with a lively trade in paraphernalia. If you go to the bottom right of this page and click on `Film uit de fabriek´, you can see a short 1920s´ film of the bikes being made.

 

[Carlton Dave]

According to the Dutch Wiki page, Fongers made genteel tourers for the well to do. Set up in 1884, it was acquired by Batavus in 1970 and went out of business in the same year. The factory was largely demolished and converted into offices in 1985. Today, the bike is apparently a much loved collectors item, with a lively trade in paraphernalia. If you go to the bottom right of this page and click on `Film uit de fabriek´, you can see a short 1920s´ film of the bikes being made.

Thanks a lot alan

 

[Carlton Dave]

That's great Alan thanks for the info cheers Dave

 

[Haitch]

On Marktplaats, the Dutch version of EBay, Fongers bikes are selling for between 50 and 100 euros, can't see any stickers being offered.

 

[Carlton Dave]

Alanarktplaats, the Dutch version of EBay, Fongers bikes are selling for between 50 and 100 euros, can't see any stickers being offered.

I will keep an eye on that!!! Thanks again alan

 

[Carlton Dave]

I will keep an eye on that many thanks Dave