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Old 10-25-23 | 06:08 AM
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From: Rotterdam, former republic of the Netherlands

Bikes: Batavus Randonneur GL, Gazelle Orange Excellent, Gazelle Super Licht, Gazelle Grand Tourist, Gazelle Lausanne, Gazelle Tandem, Koga-Miyata SilverAce, Koga-Miyata WorldTraveller

Originally Posted by 1989Pre
JaccoW: The way I would approach it is to install something period- and place-correct. I'd also need to know more about the frame construction. I really like the "well-back" geometry. Is it from the 1930's?
I have a thread about the 1965 Gazelle-A over here.

There's a 1950's example of the same Torpedo coaster brake hub on the way to build a new wheel. The GH-6 dynohub isn't original either but sort of fits the style of this bike IMHO. But I was looking more from a practical point of view. The modern LED light won't be period correct either.

For now I am just chemically removing rust, touching up the gold pinstriping and coating everything in a clearcoat.

These bikes are a dime a dozen around here but I enjoy giving this one a fancy new lease on life.

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