In 1946, Achiel Oosterlinck opened a small bicycle shop in Zwevezele. What began with repairs grew into a story of three generations of craftsmanship. Today, at Achielle, we build bicycles that proudly carry his name. Peter and Tom continue the family story together with their father Jan and a small team of loyal craftsmen.

Much of our inspiration comes from bicycles from the early twentieth century: timeless lines, steel frames, and a distinctly classic look. We combine that heritage with modern components, contemporary finishes, and the comfort you expect from a bicycle today.

What makes Achielle unique is that our steel frames are still made in our own workshop. From tube to finished bicycle, everything happens under one roof in Egem, near Pittem.

The story began early in Achiel’s workshop. He built many of his bicycles himself, including the frames. Because he became known for his craftsmanship, he also started building frames for fellow bicycle makers. In 1963, he founded Dija, a company specialised in bicycle frames.
Later, his son Jan joined the business. In 1976, the company moved to its current location in Pittem/Egem. In 1986, Oostcolor paintworks was established there as well. Both companies later grew together into Dija-Oostcolor. When European frame production came under increasing pressure, we chose a new direction in 2007. Instead of only building frames for other brands, we launched our own bicycle brand. As a tribute to our grandfather, it was named Achielle.