So, about 8 years ago my mom had a couple of bikes shipped over here to the U.S. from Germany, they were my grandmothers while she was alive, and now that I'm into cycling these days I have taken an interest in these. Both are 3 speed, and I'm assuming women's. What I'm thinking the brand names are, Treffer and Patria WKC? Anyone heard of these? or know of a website I might be able to look them up, and I have no idea how old they are, niether does my mom. They are really cool and either would make great going-to-the-store-bike.

thanks.

https://www.vuz-essen.de/rip/2001/wi/s03.htm

mass produced general purpose bikes. heavy and durable. these are
what the little, old ladies ride every day to the market. zillions produced
by WKC (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie) in Solingen - weapons mfg,
knives/bayonets/swords.

https://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...category=30752

yep, that is the same one on the e-bay link. thanks.

man, i'll be picking up all the hot babes at the grocery store with that machine. look out ladies, here i come.

Old German bicycles are rare in the USA. On a macro scale, they are rare even in Germany.

I was in Germany a couple of months ago and, naturally, spent plenty of time eyeing up the bicycles in use there. Most of the commuters and functional 'fahrads' as they are called in Germany were heavy (sturdy), upright working machines. They were strong looking, but not what I would call handsome machines. Most had internal hubs. Some were five and seven speed internal hubs which I thought was particularly functional and appropriate for getting banged around at train stations and shopping center bike stands.

I did see one reproduction of what looked like a USA fat-tire bike from 1930-1950's. Like I said, it was a modern reproduction. This one had a WWI Kaiser cross on the tank and had tires that made it look like a German war motorcycle. Kinda cool, but not as cool as some of the custom jobs I have seen in the States.

here's a cool bike: https://www.coldwarremarketing.com/images/Bike49455.jpg

"...Description:

This is one of about 100 Swiss Military Bicycles that we got in! These are Period Correct for Swiss, German & Austrian Forces from the 1920's to TODAY! Single Speed with Leather Seats, Tool Kit in Leather Pouch, Generator Driven Front & Rear Lighting, Rack on the Back, Dual Rear Braking System (Coaster & Drum), Tire Contact Front Brake, Integrated Locking System with Key, Swiss Military License Pate, Swiss Military Road Use Plate and Tire Pump. Prices Range By Year of Manufacture... 1960 and Newer $300 to #350, 1959 through 1946 $325 to $375, 1945 through 1940 $350 to $400, 1939 and Older $400 to $450. To View some close-ups of the Bike's Equipment, just click on each one of the following... Bike Stuff Photo 1, Bike Stuff Photo 2, Bike Stuff Photo 3. You DO NOT NEED to select your Bike from the limited selection shown on the website! Just call us up and tell us what you are looking for and we will email out photos of the specific Bike we select for you!..."