Dutch Bike

I fancy one of these with a basket for £120.......its a bit bling though eh!
http://www.oldskoolhooligansbikes.co.uk/

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Does anyone do something like this as frame+fork only?

I really want something like this but with a solid welded basket/ rack on the front and more personalised touches...

I doubt it, but you can't go wrong with a cheap old steel frame and build that up as a 'dutch' style bike.

I can't belive I forgot about paper bicycles!

Mmm, probably the way forward!

blimey they look fantastic, a little on the expensive side, and not so functional (no rack). but man it's gorgeous.

I can't belive I forgot about paper bicycles!

veautiful (looks like it has Sheriffs)

it those ssturmey archer hubs brake, have it on my dutchie, not the most powerful brakes in the world, but it's lovely being able to have the same stopping power in whatever condition, especially in the rain.

Mine isn't sturmey, it's shimano. Does a pretty decent job unless your feet
are in the wrong place.

I can't belive I forgot about paper bicycles!

very interesting take on frame design.

Does anyone do something like this as frame+fork only?

Yes:

1. Come to Amsterdam (or another Dutch city with canals) and bring your fishing tackle with you
   
2. Visit any waste disposal site or check the streets when garbage is collected
   
3. Flea market
   
4. Check Marktplaats auction site
   
   

1&2 are for free
3&4 will cost some cash, perhaps transport only

http://www.velorbis.co.uk/velorbis-classic-bicycles/classic-bicycles/churchill-classic

http://www.gumtree.com/london/33/44596033.html

My Churchill is for sale. People wave at you when you ride it. Its like being a vicar or an old friendly police officer.

Nice

Im selling it for £400 now.

Don't know if this is too late to be of use.... but I bought mine from a guy importing them direct from Holland to Camden. It was very reasonably priced (less than £200). I think I still have his number if you are interested.

A friend of mine bought a load of old dutch bikes back last year. All runners that just needed an oil and a tidy up. Paid £20 each.
Worth popping over for a weekend away and bring home a pair, still cheaper than a hybid/bobbins/pashley

My girls ( 12 and 14 ) want Pashleys, so I am glad I read the above

The darlings are both 5ft ish and I don't think the older one will grow much more . So I ve a problem getting then some thing decent that's also future proof.

Any idea how small do the Dutchies go?

I note that Decathlon now do a single speed step through frame for £130 which might be worth a look ..

I fancy one of these with a basket for £120.......its a bit bling though eh!
http://www.oldskoolhooligansbikes.co.uk/

I keep seeing these around WhoreBitch lately, all the time....the new uni-cack or a new fashion trend?

Just some guy that builds them up. Someone started a thread a while back...

http://www.londonfgss.com/thread20634.html

Anyone have experience commuting on a dutch style bike. Lets say 6 miles or more each way?

Anyone have experience commuting on a dutch style bike. Lets say 6 miles or more each way?

I commute 8 miles each way to uni on my cruiser, it's only 5 minutes longer than my fixed (30 fixed, 35 on the cruiser), it's a much nicer commute as it subdues my competiveness that I have when riding fixed, plus I don't end up at uni in a pool of sweat.

Anyone have experience commuting on a dutch style bike. Lets say 6 miles or more each way?

I did 11 miles, both way on a singlespeed dutch bike, very comfortable and calming, I realise like mmccarthy, it only take five/ten minutes longer, unless you like to RLJ all the time on your fixed wheel bicycle.

all I can says to you is that the 3 speed hubs is worth getting over the singlespeed.

Yeah, I used to to 20 miles a day on mine occasionally. Apart from the fact that it has rod brakes that need advance notice of any stopping manoeuvres you might pull it was the perfect commuting tool.

It's big strong and heavy, which pummels London's crappy tarmac into submission, but the nice thin tyres and relaxed angles make it very light and easy to ride. The upright riding position gives you a clear view of the road over the tops of cars. The hub gear was brilliant for either getting up some scary momentum or spinning up steep hills, the sprung Brooks B67 is the most comfortable saddle ever, and the basket is great for picking up shopping on the way home. Plus the friction-free hub dynamo means you don't need to remember lights. No need for special shoes with the flat pedals, and no need for rolling your trousers up thanks to the full chaincase. (although the non-drive-side can catch on the BB lockring and the cotter pin on mine) The full mudguards mean you never got mud all over you either.

A fixed gear is faster and more fun but in my opinion a 'dutch' roadster beats either a road bike or a hybrid / mountain bike for city commuting.

With a proper dutch bike, all you need is this;

and you'll be pretty much completely dry even in the harshest of rain.