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The Omapyörä

Omapyörä as a name combines the words of ”omafiets” and ”mummopyörä” which both mean the same type of bike, the ”grandma bike”.

Before our bikes come to Finland they are bought as abandoned bicycles from Dutch municipalities and then refurbished to fit a high-quality standard. We include a lock, reflectors and lights to the bikes for your convenience.

Some of the frames are older, some newer, but all of them are Omapyörä!

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Delivered to your home

When we bring our bikes to Finland we have the possibility of arranging delivery in the capital area (Helsinki, Vantaa, Espoo).

The first run is between 9.7.-13.7.2021, if you would like a home delivery during these dates, please send us a message. We will make it happen!

Both outside and during these dates you can always come pick up your Omapyörä from Vallila, Helsinki!

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A part of the Dutch culture

The Netherlands is known for its bicycles and bicycle paths, and we want to bring a small piece of that culture to Finland!

You can read more about us and the idea below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If your question is not answered down below do not hesitate to contact us.

Is each Omapyörä bicycle the same?

Not exactly! Every single one of our bicycles is unique and uniquely yours. Even though each bikes comes with identical features and accessories and is spray painted in a modern black finish, the base of each bicycle slightly different from it’s brothers and sisters, as they have had a different life before becoming a Omapyörä bike.
This means that the original frames of the bicycles come from a few different Dutch brands and have been built in different decades.

How will delivery be handled?

We deliver our bicycles personally when possible. This might seem old fashioned, however is the perfect opportunity to keep a personal bond with our customers and offer the extra mile when it comes to service. We will introduce you to your new two wheeled metal friend and make sure that the bike is the right fit for you by adjusting the bike seat for optimal safety and comfort.
When delivery is not available, you are always welcome to come pick up your bike from our storage!

Is the Omapyörä safe?

Yes, when driven responsibly, the Omapyörä is perfectly safe. Besides meeting all Finnish and Dutch road safety standards when it comes to lighting and other visibility necessities, Omapyörä has many other advantages over other means of urban transport. The upright riding position increases maneuverability and visual contact with your fellow traffic participants, increasing communication, and thus safety!
Omapyörä is also safe to purchase as you can be sure it is not a stolen one, given the bike registry in the Netherlands to which all our bikes are registered to.

What does Omapyörä mean?

For us Omapyörä means quick, efficient, and affordable urban transport. But the name derives from the Dutch honorary title Oma, meaning grandmother. The model of bicycle that we just like many other students and young professionals fell in love with, is called the Omafiets in dutch, translated, grandmother-bicycle, just like in Finnish.