Some of you may have noticed that I am a bit obsessed with a particular brand from Guangzhou which i have been calling "Zhongguo" (China) brand due to this very word being emblazoned on their arc side stands.
The only other branding I have seen was one very obscured head badge. I have also come across some references on the web to the "Cotton Tree Factory Bicycles"
Now finally thanks to the Chinese shopping site 997788, I have a clear view of the badge.
So what does it reveal? The top line "Hong Mian" means "Red Cotton" and presumably the logo is a red cotton blossom. "Zhongguou Guangzhou" is self evident. This translates to "China, Canton", meaning the location of the factory. The script on the next two lines is simply Hansi for the same thing. "Red Cotton Factory" and "Canton".
Now in previous posts I had stated that I could not read the script on the Zhongguo arc stand. I still can't. Which begs the question is the arc stand really from the Red Cotton factory and associated with the brand? I cannot be 100% sure, but I still think this is likely.
Hello, I am really amazed by your interests in Chinese bicycles and manufacturers. I learn a lot from your blog.
Posted by: Joel Choy | July 01, 2012 at 07:49 AM