FAQ

1. Where are nihola bikes made?
2. What are the store and workshop opening hours in Copenhagen?
3. How much weight can a nihola carry?
4. Where does the name nihola come from?
5. Why should I choose a nihola bike?
6. Can nihola bikes be used by handicapped riders?
7. How wide is a nihola bike?
8. How solid is a nihola bike?
9. Is there space in the nihola Family for both a carry cot and a larger child?
10. How many children can a nihola bike carry?
11. How long has nihola existed?
12. Do I pay a deposit when ordering a nihola bike?
13. Can I pay in several installments or do you offer financing?
14. Is there anything I should consider when picking colours?

nihola bikes are made in Copenhagen, Denmark and Nantes, France. All nihola bikes are hand-built by professional mechanics and tested in our workshop.
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Monday - Friday 9.30-17.30
Saturday 10-14
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All nihola bikes can carry up to 100 kg + the rider.

The nihola Flex can carry up to 120kg + the rider. The joint weight for the cyclist, wheel chair user and wheel chair is max 220 kg.
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The name comes from NIels HOlme LArsen. Niels is a mechanical engineer and has developed all the nihola products and is the owner of nihola bikes.
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Because it is the lightest cargo bike on the Danish market and is built up of many high quality components. It also has the most stable steering design, just like a car, where the front wheels are able to turn independently from the chassis.
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Yes. Our Rehab range of bikes is specially designed for handicapped riders. The Rehab line includes the nihola Rehab with an opening front and special built-in seats, nihola Low with low frame height and nihola Flex for carrying wheelchairs and there occupants. We often visit our customers to try one of our bikes together with an occupational therapist.
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All our models are 89 cm wide. That is the minimum width in relation to stability. Most bike paths are 2 meters wide so there is lot of space. If your Nihola bike is too wide to fit through a tight doorway you can turn the front wheels and walk the bike through diagonally. The bike is then only 84 cm wide.
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We strive to use the best quality parts and frame materials available. A nihola bike does not need more service than a 2-wheeled bike. All polished fittings are made of stainless steel. The steering is maintenance free and built so strong that it can never come out of adjustment. Most bike shops can offer service for nihola bikes.
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Yes, a nihola bike has a cabin with a floor that is lower than the center of the front wheels (patented) this gives plenty of space for a carry cot under the child bench. The child bench can be removed without the use of any tools.
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We have models that can carry from 2 to 6 children.
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Since 1999.
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Please ask your nihola dealer.
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Unfortunately only your bank will be able to offer financing for you. Please ask them to make you a special offer.
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A red rain hood fades quicker than other colours (depending on hours in the sun). Cabin colours don’t fade. Yellow & red are the most eye catching in the traffic. Black is not too hot during summer.
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Stability is the key to safety in relation to both the children being transported and the rider of the bike.