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@vpCogworks
So, the voices in my head made sell the Gazelle. Then, on the same day I bought something more functional, that I can leave locked outside in this not too nice neighbourhood.
It's a double toptube, all-steel monstrosity, an absolute heavyweight champion. Front rack, beer crate, rear rack, mudguard, skirtguard, chainguard. Fully upright riding position. Absolutely unstoppable - quite literally though, the coaster brakes do next to nothing, as the whole thing weighs about 25 kilos if not more. No front brake either. It's ridiculous. I've never had a bike that felt remotely the same.
Picked it up very cheap, so it's not quite perfect. 2 spokes are broken out from the front wheel, will need to replace these. Also, none of the lights work, probably just need new batteries. Tyres are fully cracked but the tubes hold air thankfully.
It's mental. On Monday I went for a ride in the nice and calm 50 km/h breeze and it literally acted like a sailboat. I love it so far.
Needs some money shots, this one is from the ad.
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