THIS IS NOT A BIKE
-it’s an engine for economic and cultural empowerment-
BUFFALO BICYCLEThe Buffalo Bicycle is the alternative for all the low quality bicycles available in Malawi. The Buffalo Bicycle is especially designed for the rural areas in Africa, it is developed by the American NGO World Bicycle Relief. Over 200,000 Buffalo Bicycles are already in the field in Malawi and our neighboring countries. Sakaramenta is the sole distributor of this strong bicycle in Malawi. The bike can carry 100 kg, the frame is 10x stronger than the local bicycle, it has a 5 years guarantee on the frame, fork, carrier and the parts are highly compatible with the local bicycle, so spare parts can be found locally. This bicycle is ideal for NGO’s with projects which last 2 to 5 years and for any Malawian who wants a bicycle which lasts for years instead of months!
Download here the Buffalo Bicycle Brochure
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Product details:
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THE BIKE
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The Buffalo bike is designed, tested and assembled in Africa with close attention to end-user feedback and rigorous quality control. We are committed to providing the highest quality, most durable bicycles in Africa, and we operate with constant attention to innovation and product improvement to ensure that our bicycles meet their users' needs. World Bicycle Relief's Africa-based product management team oversees a fleet of riders who test current and potential components under the most punishing field conditions; their feedback is used to improve our bicycles. Furthermore, Buffalo bicycles are compatible with locally available spare parts, ensuring that with proper maintenance they will last for years. These design innovations make World Bicycle Relief's Buffalo bicycles the best on the market: our bicycle is built for Africa.
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MAINTENANCE
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Even the most robust bicycle needs maintenance, particularly in the harsh conditions of rural Africa. Each Buffalo bike comes with a small toolkit and a pump for basic maintenance; to ensure that bicycle owners have access to local, qualified repair service, World Bicycle Relief has developed a Field Mechanics Training Program to accompany distribution. Mechanics are trained in bicycle assembly, maintenance and repair as well as basic business, marketing and management skills. Each trained mechanic receives a bike, a set of high quality tools, a uniform, and basic marketing materials; some mechanics work with microlenders to establish businesses and purchase a stock of spare parts. Sakaramenta in collaboration with World Bicycle Relief can train these local field mechanics in Malawi.
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Download here the Maintenance Guide
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