The fact that Belgium is a bike country is generally known and it is not just because of the racing successes of Eddy Merckx and other belgians. The classic bicycle brands such as Flandria, Libertas, Minerva and Superia are well known. But there are also the lesser known Cornelo, Groene Loew, Main d'Or, Plum and Paganini. In Sweden the best known to-day are Columbus and Ridley - and Merckx of course. |