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I read somewhere that a member of the imperial family was into ordimarys and along with his brother, scouted and rode many of the same routes we love today. But on an ordinary! And used a bag of rice on a hemp rope for braking down the descents!
I think you'll find that Bianchi and Raleigh, at least, are older.Miyata Bicycle Company is the oldest bicycle company in the world and was formed in 1892
Miyata Bicycle Company is the oldest bicycle company in the world and was formed in 1892
I think you'll find that Bianchi and Raleigh, at least, are older.
Nope... Raleigh first opened its doors in 1921
Raleigh = 1890
I think it would be very strange for the first ever bicycle company to have been formed in Japan. Nevertheless, 1892 is an impressively quick jump onto the bandwagon. さすが明治時代
I think it would be very strange for the first ever bicycle company to have been formed in Japan. Nevertheless, 1892 is an impressively quick jump onto the bandwagon. さすが明治時代
Not saying they are the oldest as there are plenty out there much older.... just saying they are the oldest registered bike company. Its a bit like BASS or MGM assurance, plenty of companies out there that were opperating before them just those guys got either thier trademarks out or registered before others did.
I just wanted people to realise that Japan has a very long heritage in the cycling world and it isn't a new contender.
Tim as you rightly point out ther first bikes from Miyata were copies, but soon they went their own way and started creating thier own unique designs that ended up all over the world.