Roetz fair factory Foundation
EMPOWER MAKERS
At Roetz, we believe in second chances. For discarded bikes and for people with poor job prospects. The Roetz Fair Factory Foundation was established in 2016 to provide a learning environment where our mechanics feel comfortable and can thrive at their own pace.
The foundation finances various educational programs, such as secondary vocational education “Certified Bicycle Technician” at ROC-TOP in Amsterdam and a dedicated participation-mentor giving one-on-one guidance from day one until transfer to permanent job.
INSPIRING OTHERS
We want to inspire others to make a social impact. We give tours of the factory to governmental institutions, schools, start-ups and companies with a social and sustainable challenge. We make the Fair Factory available as inspiring location for workshops, events or excursions. We share our experiences and learnings over social entrepreneurship.
Everyone is welcome!
you can make a difference!
Join our ride and make a difference in the life of a person who deserved a second chance! Help us to increase the job prospects of the Roetz makers.
Donate time and knowledge, for example by giving the Roetz makers a skill-building workshop in the Fair Factory. Planning an event? Consider the Fair Factory as inspiring location. The rent will be donated to the fund. Or make a contribution to the Roetz Fair Factory Foundation.
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
The Roetz Fair Factory Foundation was established in August 2016. Members of the board work voluntarily and only receive expense allowance.
Current members are:
Chairman: Frank Verheul, Stichting GoedWerkt
Secretary: Marijt Regts, Social Enterprise NL
Treasurer: Roland Heijen, Freelance
Address: Schaafstraat 17, 1021 KD Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Contact: +31 20 8200 804 or info@roetz-bikes.com
Reg. No.: 66638178
RSIN: 8566.41.352
IBAN: NL02TRIO0391201778
OBJECTIVE
Creating job opportunities for people with low job prospects whilst maximizing recycling and minimizing waste of bicycles and parts - and all related actions tied to these goals.
Policy
Our policies are descibed in our policy plan which can be downloaded here (in Dutch)
Insurance, Just to be sure
Our bike models explained
| Model | Road (Comfort) | Vigour (Speed) |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Position | Upright, comfortable riding position | Sporty, forward leaning position |
| Gear Ratio | Light cycling resistance at any speed | Premium crankset with slightly higher resistance (ratio), suitable for higher speed |
| Tyres | Black | Creme |
| Saddle | Comfortable | Sporty |
| Stem | Practical adjustable stem | Premium top-quality race stem |
Promo conditions
Brave the rain and be rewarded!
Book your Roetz test drive at the Fair Factory and receive a discount based on the number of mm of rain that day.
- The promotion is valid until November 24, 2023
- Only valid for test drives in the Roetz Fair Factory in Amsterdam North
- The number of mm's will be viewed on the day itself on weeronline.nl
- The percentage is scaled upwards where necessary. So 9.7mm means a 10% discount on your new bike.
Recommended framesizes (height in cm)
| Framesize | Height Ladies | Height Men |
|---|---|---|
| M | 158-169 | 170-179 |
| L | 170-179 | 180-189 |