Old 09-04-16, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Stadjer
Didn't know this thread existed. I've been spamming the English 3-speed topic with my new vintage Dutch bike, here's the picture: >>>> SNIP >>>
WOW! I want one!!

It resembles the once ubiquitous orange Japanese post office bikes that are now out of service (AFAIK). I met an owner at a convenience store the other day who was riding a very nice example — leather saddle and all. He said he had found it in a second hand shop. Lucky dude. I'm going to start looking. Japan Post must have auctioned them off.

Your bike looks gorgeous. I ride my vintage racers (including a Gazelle) but I really crave this type of bike for my townie rides. BTW — the post office bikes were/are single speed.
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