Hot debate in recent months in Switzerland has been over how much money should be spent on new fighter jets and whether to buy them from France or Sweden. Meanwhile, the Swiss army reportedly has opted to spend CHF7 million for new transport on the other end of the speed spectrum, buying 2,800 top of the line bicycles from Zurich manufacturer Simpel, according to NZZ and news service ats. Price tag: CHF2,500 each, if the reports are right.
The army last had a bicycle unit in 2003, but bikes are still widely used and the current models are 20 years old.
The army has not publicly confirmed the deal, but Simpel’s founder, Philip Douglas, confirmed to ats that the contract is expected to be signed this week. The 15-kilo, 8-speed bicycle will be used for soldiers to get exercise and for deliveries on army bases.
Swiss army bikes and accessories have long been a collector’s item.
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