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@peter_v
Just finished a town/path singlespeed for my friend Ralfh who helps me out with frame spraypainting and metal work. After lacing the wheels and screwing on the freewheel I found out this is a rather silly wide item by Sturmey Archer
Threw the chainline off by some way but I solved it with a cheapo* but much slimmer alternative, the chain is nice & straight now
The Batavus frameset he painted (before Ridley brought out the team Lotto TdF bikes, coincidentally...) has a relaxed geometry with lots of clearance, now nicely filled up by the Kojak 35ers. they look sturdy and the ride is pretty comfy! I think I'll use those on a couple more bikes.
Saddle angle may have to be adjusted, but I'm pretty happy with the result