Achielle Ophelie
Handmade in Belgium. The best of both worlds, Ophelie combines a comfortable, upright sitting position with modern equipment. Carbon belt, hydraulic brakes, internal hub gears. Exclusively at Rothar.
- Achielle bikes are custom built - please follow this link to adjust specs, colours and price -
- Genuine Dutch bike, hand-built in Belgium
- Step-thru riding position gives you power where you need it while maintaining the comfort of a city bike with easy mounting and dismounting
- Gates carbon belt drive, invented for use on motorcycles, is lube-free to keep pants clean and lasts up to 30,000km before needing replacement
- Full Dynamo lighting system - maintenance-free and anti-theft - that includes a 70 LUX front light and svelte Curana fender-integrated rear light
- Shimano Alfine 8-speed internal hub for steep hills and long flat straightaways
- Hydraulic disc brakes give you absolute stopping power, no matter the weather
- Brooks Cambium C17 saddle and grips for renowned Brooks comfort without the maintenance or break-in time of their traditional leather saddles
The Ophelie is a combination of classic looks and top notch specs. Needs zero maintenance except for tyre pumping. Puncture protection tyres, the carbon belt and hydraulic brakes makes you forget flats, greasy trousers and hesitant braking.
SPECS - choose them here - the price changes accordingly
| FRAME | Achielle CORUS Steel, hand-brazed, Powder Coated (made in Belgium) |
| FORK | Achielle CORUS Steel, hand-brazed, Powder Coated (made in Belgium) |
| HEADSET | 1" Alloy |
| STEM | Stainless Steel Quill 25.4 |
| HANDLEBAR | Chrome-plated steel, custom bend |
| GRIPS | Lock-on Brooks Cambium Grips |
| SEATPOST | Alloy Micro-adjust |
| SEAT | Brooks Cambium C-17 (made in England) |
| FRONT BRAKE | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| REAR BRAKE | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| BRAKE LEVERS | Saccon (made in Italy) |
| SHIFTER | Shimano Alfine trigger shifter |
| FRONT HUB | Shimano XT Dynamo |
| REAR HUB | Shimano Alfine 8-speed internal gear |
| SPOKES | 13G Stainless Steel, 36 Spokes |
| RIMS | Ryde rims painted matte to match the bike frame (made in Holland) |
| TIRES | Continental Contact speed tires |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | Sealed Cartridge 68mm/105mm |
| CRANKS | 44T x 170mm Steel |
| CHAIN | Gates Carbon Belt Drive CDN (22T-50T) |
| COGSET | 1/2" x 1/8" 22T |
| PEDALS | VP Sandpaper |
| FRONT LIGHT | Busch & Muller IQ-XS, 70 LUX |
| REAR LIGHT | Busch & Muller built into Curana CLite Fenders |
| KICKSTAND | Altman Steel (made in Sweden) |
| FENDERS |
Curana CLite Fenders |
Get your bike tax free with the cycle to work scheme
Simply put:
- Workers in the high bracket save 52%
- Workers in the lower bracket save 31%
How do you buy a bike on the scheme?
It's super easy!
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Email / have a chat with us about which bike would best suit your application and get sized up
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Once you decide on a bike we will give you an invoice for the bike and accessories
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Hand the invoice into your employer
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Once we have received payment you can come and collect your new bike!
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Over the coming year your employer will deduct the cost from your gross wage over an agreed period of time
FAQS
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding the cycle to work scheme for both employers and employees.
Can anyone avail of the bike-to-work scheme?
The bike to work scheme is aimed at employees under Irish tax system. You must be an employee (pay PRSI PAYE)or a director of a company in order to avail of the tax discount.
I’m a sole trader/company owner, can I use this scheme?
Only employees who pay PAYE PRSI can use this scheme, but if you are a company director and pay yourself from a business account you can avail of the scheme. If you are self-employed, and using the bike as part of your business and pay VAT, you can reclaim the paid VAT on the bicycle yourself.
How much can I spend?
The scheme covers up to €1250 for a new bike/accessories every 4 years, or up to €1500 for a new electric bike/accessories every 4 years, or up to €3000 for a cargo bike. If you want to spend more than what the scheme covers, you will pay the balance yourself.
What accessories can I get?
Cycle helmets
Bells and bulb horns
Lights, including dynamo packs
Mirrors and mudguards
Cycle clips and dress guards
Panniers, luggage carriers and straps
Locks and chains
Pumps, puncture repair kits, cycle tool kits and tyre sealant
Reflective clothing along with white front reflectors and spoke reflectors
Does my employer have to avail of the cycle to work scheme?
No, it is the employers choice whether or not they avail of this scheme.
How much can I save?
Check out https://www.biketowork.ie/employees-information to see how much you can save, or contact us on a particular product.
DUBLIN DELIVERY OF FULLY ASSEMBLED ELECTRIC BIKES AND CARGO BIKES - 50€
You can get your bike fully assembled to your door for 50€ (flat fee) if you live in County Dublin. Please send us your Eircode. Please note this not apply to discounted bikes.
NATIONWIDE DELIVERY OF FULLY ASSEMBLED ELECTRIC BIKES AND CARGO BIKES - 90€
You can get your bike fully assembled to your door for 90€ (flat fee) to the rest of the country. Please send us your Eircode. Please note this does not apply to discounted bikes.
DELIVERY OF UNASSEMBLED BIKES (EXCEPT CARGO BIKES) - FREE OF CHARGE
Bikes for Home Assembly will be shipped within 1-2 working days in a box with An Post. We recommend you get the bike professionally assembled.
PICK-UP
If you prefer picking up the bike from the shop, we are open Tuesday - Saturday from 10am to 6pm. We would generally have the bike ready within 24 to 48 hours.
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