Kronan (company)

Kronan AB was established in June 1997 by three former-students, John Wahlbäck and the Avander brothers, Henry and Martin.

Kronan began when John Wahlbäck sold surplus Swedish military m/42 bikes, to supplement his income as a student.

Kronan bought the original drawings from the Swedish Ministry of Defense and commissioned a Taiwanese manufacturer to build bicycles to these specifications.

All these bikes have a bottle dynamo front light (the rear is operated by a battery) and panniers as standard.

All Kronan bicycles have following basic equipment: large tires for more comfort in the city, a rear license plate, extra large saddle, coaster brake and front hub brake (As of March 2007, all Kronan models are equipped with a hand brake[2]), dynamo powered front and automatic rear light, rear rack (7 in or 180 mm wide and 18 in or 460 mm front to back),[3] stainless steel chain and spokes, steel frame with extra coating for protection, and rims and fenders/mudguards in steel in same color as frame, internal gear hubs, kick stand, bell, and air pump.