Henri: When I said goodbye to my eight-month-old son Tim at the hotel this morning, he babbled the following words excitedly: "Grrrff Zsiiilaf Muurgaff!" I'm sure he's tasked me with finding him a titanium bike that's fit for purpose. After all, he wants to ride the "BIKE Transalp Challenge" with me in eighteen years' time. And lo and behold! I found what I was looking for at the Rewel stand. Titanium frame! Carbon fork! Tune parts! Disc brakes! Schmolke marvellousness! Once with 16-inch wheels. One with 20-inch wheels. Two bikes just the way dads like them!
In this case, the dad is Michael Metje (photo). When his son Mattes was four years old, he ordered a titanium frame for 16-inch wheels from Rewel, which he then ambitiously equipped. 5700 grams, including pedals! Unfortunately, Mattes grew up quickly, so a 20-inch version soon had to be built. This time 6400 grams, pedals included. Papa Michael remains silent about the total cost. But not about the reason for his visit. "I'm here to negotiate with the Rewel guys about a 24-inch frame," he laughs. Tim, believe me, I've tried everything. Evil Michael just wouldn't sell me the 16-inch bike. I would have loved to hang it over your Heija bed.
Manufacturer information: www.rewel.com
