Laurin & Klement "Slavia" type 21, Mladá Boleslav, The Czech Republic - 1899

Laurin & Klement chose name "SLAVIA". It sounds incredibly that they offered first bicycle with engine before 1900. It was a solid base for motorcycle production. Production of cars came during five years. The cars "ŠKODA" are famous around the World at the moment and the bicycle fans knows these company like one of big sponsors of Tour de France. We can assert that the SLAVIA name is really very famous and important brand for bicycles, motorcycles and cars production in Czech lands. Only three SLAVIA bicycles are survivors to this time. The three bicycles where we are sure of originality and clear origin. This is the one of them.