The Dutch invasion (or show us your DUTCH bikes)
02-12-16, 06:42 AM
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Nice RIH Krooser
Here is my "finished" Gazelle
Some day it might get rebuilt with
Alloy 635 rims
SA 3 speed coaster brake rear hub
SA Dyno/drum brake front hub
Gazelle fenders with integral rear light
Front Headlight
Alloy bars and stem
Brooks b67 seat and alloy post
Here is my "finished" Gazelle
Some day it might get rebuilt with
Alloy 635 rims
SA 3 speed coaster brake rear hub
SA Dyno/drum brake front hub
Gazelle fenders with integral rear light
Front Headlight
Alloy bars and stem
Brooks b67 seat and alloy post
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02-12-16, 01:09 PM
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Beautiful RIH, @kroozer! Thanks for posting it. '73 seems about right, judging by what I've seen so far, in terms of build dates and serial numbers. Great color; 'Blue Olandese' in Alfa Romeo speak. 
I like the build too, but there's one tiny suggestion I'd like to make, if I may: save up for a nice TA chromed steel water bottle holder.
I like the build too, but there's one tiny suggestion I'd like to make, if I may: save up for a nice TA chromed steel water bottle holder.
1973 RIH Model Campagnolo
I bought this frame from a Polish Ebay seller last year ($40 shipping to the US!). From what I've read, the serial number on the front of the head lug indicates an Amsterdam build, and I think the Model Campagnolo was only built in the Bustraan shop. The number 8712 puts the manufacture date at 1973, although the experts can feel free to correct me on any of this. I believe this was RIH’s top racing model. It’s built with Reynolds 531 db throughout, with Campagnolo dropouts. The original paint, chrome, and decals are in very good condition, and it tracks nice and straight. I have built it up with (what else) a complete Nuovo Record group, along with a Brooks Professional saddle, Super Champion Gentleman 700C wheels, and 3ttt bars and stem. I installed a long derailleur cage and a 14-34 freewheel to give me some lower gears for the mountains around here.
I bought this frame from a Polish Ebay seller last year ($40 shipping to the US!). From what I've read, the serial number on the front of the head lug indicates an Amsterdam build, and I think the Model Campagnolo was only built in the Bustraan shop. The number 8712 puts the manufacture date at 1973, although the experts can feel free to correct me on any of this. I believe this was RIH’s top racing model. It’s built with Reynolds 531 db throughout, with Campagnolo dropouts. The original paint, chrome, and decals are in very good condition, and it tracks nice and straight. I have built it up with (what else) a complete Nuovo Record group, along with a Brooks Professional saddle, Super Champion Gentleman 700C wheels, and 3ttt bars and stem. I installed a long derailleur cage and a 14-34 freewheel to give me some lower gears for the mountains around here.
03-30-16, 07:32 PM
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Have an e-friend in Utrecht.
He sent along this picture of the cycle park at the Utrecht train station:
He sent along this picture of the cycle park at the Utrecht train station:
03-31-16, 03:08 PM
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04-02-16, 07:36 AM
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Thanks for this!
And for visiting all the way from the Strait.
Now we'll have to wait a whole another year to purchase one...
And for visiting all the way from the Strait.
Now we'll have to wait a whole another year to purchase one...
04-02-16, 07:47 AM
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I LOVE it!! The geometry looks just right, and it reminds me of my Simplon that was built around the same time with the same tubing. (The Simplon's ST is a bit more upright.) Gorgeously preserved finish ... and a very nice build. Congrats! Very envious — Lorne
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04-02-16, 01:33 PM
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04-14-16, 02:31 PM
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Got me another Springfield. More out of curiosity than anything else, although it is a nice large size.
There are no markings on the frame, other than the remnants of Columbus decals. No serial number, no brand name on the drop-outs.
Strange mix of parts too: Campagnolo (seat post, rear brake, brake levers, front derailleur) Sachs (cranks, front hub), Cinelli (bar and stem), SunTour (shift levers), Shimano (rear derailleur, rear hub). Front brake is a no-name dual pivot.
There are no markings on the frame, other than the remnants of Columbus decals. No serial number, no brand name on the drop-outs.
Strange mix of parts too: Campagnolo (seat post, rear brake, brake levers, front derailleur) Sachs (cranks, front hub), Cinelli (bar and stem), SunTour (shift levers), Shimano (rear derailleur, rear hub). Front brake is a no-name dual pivot.
04-14-16, 03:11 PM
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Wow, thanks non-fixie! She "almost" looks like she could pass for Lime. PO had one healthy set of sweat glands judging by the top tube touchups. Love that casual handlebar plug..."oh I'm not so sure I want to be here, perhaps I'd be happier on that Eroba over there." 
One impromptu dismount and non-fixie's contribution to the choir might be made one or two octaves higher.
One impromptu dismount and non-fixie's contribution to the choir might be made one or two octaves higher.
04-15-16, 03:28 PM
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Anyway, it's a 65cm frame, so with my 89cm inseam I'll be fine. There's still 10cm between the top of the seat tube and the saddle rails at my preferred height.
04-15-16, 04:08 PM
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Nah, stand-over height is never a concern. The art of riding a bike way too big for me is something I mastered a long, long time ago.
Anyway, it's a 65cm frame, so with my 89cm inseam I'll be fine. There's still 10cm between the top of the seat tube and the saddle rails at my preferred height.
Anyway, it's a 65cm frame, so with my 89cm inseam I'll be fine. There's still 10cm between the top of the seat tube and the saddle rails at my preferred height.
06-18-16, 02:47 PM
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Found another small Presto Just finished cleaning the frame and replaced some of the parts.
It had a strange track or maybe it was a childrens crankset from Tevano with 155 mm arms ( non-fixie was so nice to help me take it off as it needed a TA crankpuller)
Not sure about dating it as my other Presto's all have a 6 figure number with the first two numbers indicating the year it was build and this one only has the last 4 digits.
Square brakebridge, 3 crosses under the BB, smooth chromed fork, regular fork ends no ridges on the eatstays so i am thinking probably mid 70's?
Colour scheme: chocolate brownand orange an iconic 70's colour scheme
Just finished cleaning the frame and replaced some of the parts. It had a strange track or maybe it was a childrens crankset from Tevano with 155 mm arms ( non-fixie was so nice to help me take it off as it needed a TA crankpuller)
Not sure about dating it as my other Presto's all have a 6 figure number with the first two numbers indicating the year it was build and this one only has the last 4 digits.
Square brakebridge, 3 crosses under the BB, smooth chromed fork, regular fork ends no ridges on the eatstays so i am thinking probably mid 70's?
Colour scheme: chocolate brownand orange an iconic 70's colour scheme
06-18-16, 04:30 PM
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06-18-16, 05:02 PM
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Found another small Presto Just finished cleaning the frame and replaced some of the parts.
It had a strange track or maybe it was a childrens crankset from Tevano with 155 mm arms ( non-fixie was so nice to help me take it off as it needed a TA crankpuller)
Not sure about dating it as my other Presto's all have a 6 figure number with the first two numbers indicating the year it was build and this one only has the last 4 digits.
Square brakebridge, 3 crosses under the BB, smooth chromed fork, regular fork ends no ridges on the eatstays so i am thinking probably mid 70's?
Colour scheme: chocolate brownand orange an iconic 70's colour scheme
Just finished cleaning the frame and replaced some of the parts. It had a strange track or maybe it was a childrens crankset from Tevano with 155 mm arms ( non-fixie was so nice to help me take it off as it needed a TA crankpuller)
Not sure about dating it as my other Presto's all have a 6 figure number with the first two numbers indicating the year it was build and this one only has the last 4 digits.
Square brakebridge, 3 crosses under the BB, smooth chromed fork, regular fork ends no ridges on the eatstays so i am thinking probably mid 70's?
Colour scheme: chocolate brownand orange an iconic 70's colour scheme
Bill
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06-20-16, 03:03 AM
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Thanks Yes it is a Reynolds frame, I think the buiders at Presto used mostly Reynolds 531 tubing in that period, altough 753 seems to exist as well.
Some detailpics
06-20-16, 05:54 AM
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Thanks for the additional pics, its a striking bicycle. Not to many RIH seen around here, save this thread for Dutch bikes, of course. Very classic lines and componentry, I am a fan of having the different colourway for the head tube, and panels on either the down tube, or the seat tube. Only thing I would change would be some tan wall tires, but that is mainly a personal thing.
Enjoy your ride, that is one nice bike.
Bill
Enjoy your ride, that is one nice bike.
Bill
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06-20-16, 07:05 AM
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What??? Only 2 wheels?
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I'm with the rest of those guys. Nice bike! Just curious- any date code on those hubs?
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06-20-16, 12:10 PM
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So 2296 it is and as I own blue Presto with the frame markings 772373 and seem to remember Elev12k suggested that the numbering of the last 4 digits kept adding in the 70's 1976 should not be far of as a date of build. Just don't know why they did't include the year specific numbers on this one.
@qcpmsame I absolutely agree on the tan wall tires but for the time being I leave them like it is as I just happened to have those around
06-20-16, 12:19 PM
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Perhaps I should have said "in" those hubs. It wouldn't be on the hub itself anywhere but would be stamped on the surface of a bearing cone where the lock ring presses up against it. (Or is it on the lockring itself? I forget.) I was wondering because of the high flanges.
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06-20-16, 12:41 PM
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Perhaps I should have said "in" those hubs. It wouldn't be on the hub itself anywhere but would be stamped on the surface of a bearing cone where the lock ring presses up against it. (Or is it on the lockring itself? I forget.) I was wondering because of the high flanges.
It was at the back of the lockring and was stamped Cam 74
06-21-16, 03:13 AM
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Beautiful Presto Pullup!
And the datecode of the hub should indeed be on the inside of the lockring
And the datecode of the hub should indeed be on the inside of the lockring
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omafiets detection
Hello everybody.
I am writing from Crete, Greece, hoping to find info about a Dutch omafiets bike, which was lying rusted in my parents' house basement, until I retrieved it and tried to put in some shape.
I was told, it was given to my dad by a Dutch young lady moving away from Greece in the mid 80s.
I am currently trying to find more info about the specific bicycle, namely: brand, year of manufacture and original look. When I retrieved it it had white tyres. The only indication it has is on its fork and is the word Peka on a green four leaved shamrock. Here you can see one more photo taken from the front and one from the rear of it.
I would appreciate it if anybody can offer some help.
Greetings,
Themis Pountzas
I am writing from Crete, Greece, hoping to find info about a Dutch omafiets bike, which was lying rusted in my parents' house basement, until I retrieved it and tried to put in some shape.
I was told, it was given to my dad by a Dutch young lady moving away from Greece in the mid 80s.
I am currently trying to find more info about the specific bicycle, namely: brand, year of manufacture and original look. When I retrieved it it had white tyres. The only indication it has is on its fork and is the word Peka on a green four leaved shamrock. Here you can see one more photo taken from the front and one from the rear of it.
I would appreciate it if anybody can offer some help.
Greetings,
Themis Pountzas
