Servellen DCR?
10-18-20, 11:08 AM
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Servellen DCR?
I recently saw a Craigslist listing for a single speed Servellen DCR (clearly an adult “roadster”, not a beach cruiser or kid’s bike). Looks to be an interesting bike...but I can find virtually nothing online about the company. Dutch company, went out of business in 1982? Made bikes under a few different names? That’s about it. Bike appears to be in good condition, and probably from about 1980...lugged frame with bolted-on seatstays, full chain case, coaster brake (though no indication of brand of rear hub). Anyone have any info or insight on this?
here’s the listing: https://lynchburg.craigslist.org/bik...02408114.html#
here’s the listing: https://lynchburg.craigslist.org/bik...02408114.html#
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04-02-22, 10:49 AM
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Try Youtube I have seen an article there on the company. My Servellen DCR is a ladies and dates from 1950. The rear hub is Torpedo back pedal brake and the date is marked on it.
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Actually, the brand name is DCR (De Centrale Rijwielhandel). Its owner(?) was A. van Servellen. It was a brand from Rotterdam which supplied decent bikes and existed from 1905 to 1982. Frames were sourced from Locomaotief, among others.
Apparently they were also the Dutch Bianchi importer for a while.
Apparently they were also the Dutch Bianchi importer for a while.
