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I actually am impressed by how shite this Gazelle is. But I'm even more impressed by my own patience, and that I still managed to keep the total costs at about 100 bucks. Which is a good thing, because I won't ever be able to sell this for more than 50.
Got some really cheap, suicide-quality pedal straps from AliExpress - along with grips, a single titanium bottle cage bolt (note to self: read product descriptions carefully), and some riser bars. Last position was stolen/slipped out from the package, hooray.
Managed to sort out the rear axle spacing and got a proper serrated washer for the cone nut.
Found either some old stem remnants, or some internal bracing in the headtube, which makes it impossible to slam this looong stem, might have to buy one that has a shorter insert.
Ordered some blue Gipiemme riser bars, simply because they were €5. This still needs to arrive, then it's rideable.
Removed the front brake, because it didn't work anyways. It needs overhauling and some new pads, then I'll put it back on.
Chainring has a massive wobble. I thought it was the chainring itself, but no, the crank arm has some issues actually. So right now setting the correct chain tension is tricky, but it works for now.
Not my best purchase, this bike. But I want to do sweet fixie skids.