Crescent is a

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bicycle brand. Crescent started production in 1908. Although Crescent is a Swedish brand, its roots began in

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, where

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manufactured bikes with the same brand. Crescent's factory is located in

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, Sweden. There is also a bicycle museum. in late 1990s, Crescent has been part of Cycleurope, also

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and Bianchi.

Mopeds and Strollers

Crescent started to make

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s in 1952 and

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s in 2007.

Boats

Crescent started to make also boats in 1957.

References

External links

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