[andybee]

The subject of swedish bikes in Estonia is so interesting that i´m thinking about writing an article in the Cycle Historic Club of Swedens journal, called Velocipeden. I find it interesting that special models, i. e chromed rims and mudguards, were made for the estonian market.

Can anyone give me more info on how many bikes where imported and during what time period? Why are there so many around 1939?
How many are left? What brands were imported?

I send along some picture of my Drott bike, it´s very similar to Hermes, Crescent, Vega, Nordstjernan and other Nymans made bikes at the mid 30´s. Despite the same frame they made sure to personalise it to make it separate from the other brands.

The chainguard, the front fender mascot, the chainwheel and ornaments are unique for Drott. This bike was originally a sportier type of bike called a tourist racer. It had the chainguard from the gent´s bikes and it was equipped with a racer handle bar, narrow racer saddle and front wheel brake, although it was common to "civilise" this type of bikes when they got a couple a years old. In everyday use, the racer handle bar would not be so practical...