By the 1970s, SSIH had become Switzerland's top producer of finished watches and third in the world. Under Brandt's leadership and Joseph Reiser's from 1955, the SSIH Group continued to grow and multiply, absorbing or creating some fifty companies, including Lanco and Lemania, manufacturer of the most famous Omega chronograph movements. The economic difficulties brought on by the First World War led Paul-Emile Brandt to work in 1925 towards the union of Omega and Tissot, then to their merger in 1930 into the group SSIH, Geneva. Louis-Paul and César Brandt both died in 1903, leaving one of Switzerland's largest watch companies - with 240,000 watches produced annually and employing 800 people - in the hands of four young people, the oldest of whom, Paul-Emile Brandt, was not yet 24. By 1903, the success of the Omega brand led La Generale Watch Co to spin off Omega as its own company, and the Omega Watch Co was officially founded in 1903. Watches developed with these techniques were marketed under the Omega brand of La Generale Watch Co. In 1894, his two sons Louis-Paul and César developed a revolutionary in-house manufacturing and total production control system that allowed component parts to be interchangeable.

He sold his watches from Italy to Scandinavia by way of England, his chief market. The forerunner of Omega, La Generale Watch Co., was founded at La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, in 1848 by Louis Brandt, who assembled key-wound precision pocket watches from parts supplied by local craftsmen. Lightweight 6061 hydroformed alloy frame with womens specific geometryĪlloy drop bar 31.The workbench of Louis Brandt with a photograph of the founder Schwalbe’s fast-rolling 23mm Lugano tyres provide excellent grip, comfort and durability for great year-round performance. A double-wall rim construction is used for extra strength and resilience on rough roads and the semi-aero rim profile cuts through the wind to save you energy and boost your speed. The wheels combine lightweight alloy rims with high quality hubs for efficient high speed performance. A quality FSA chainset carries power efficiently from the pedals to the drivetrain with compact 50/34 tooth chainrings offering a wide range of easier gears for conquering hilly terrain. Gearing comes courtesy of Shimano’s excellent 8-speed Claris system with quick, smooth derailleurs and ergonomic, easy-to-use STI levers. It also helps keep you fresh on long rides by soaking up annoying road buzz to combat upper-body fatigue while you hold the handlebars. There is even a rear rack mount, making the bike an option for commuting and light touring.Ĭomplementing the frame is a carbon fibre fork which ensures razor-sharp handling and control, quickly and precisely transmitting every micro-adjustment you make into the bike. An oversized downtube provides superb frame stiffness for efficient power transfer and a responsive ride. Subtly shaped seatstays boost comfort by dampening bumps and vibrations before they reach the saddle. The frame also boasts a number of special features to improve performance further. Lightweight aluminium tubing is used throughout and each join is hand-welded to ensure durability, strength and high quality throughout. The Calibre Loxley Road Bike has been designed especially for women from the ground up, using high qualilty components and a unique women’s-specific geometry.Ĭalibre’s expert designers have developed a frame which ensures total comfort for female riders, with the Loxley using a more upright riding position specifically for casual riders and newcomers to the sport.

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