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@Wannabe
Just won a dutchie on fleabay, £180, 15 weeks old, recently serviced.
*Bad stuff:
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The wires have pulled off the dynamo, and the dynamo needs adjusting so it actually touches the tyre
Managed to bend the key in the wheel lock -- they are very cheap.
Similar kickstand / light clearance issues as Ed.
weight -- "just" 20kg according to the website. It's at least that.
The valves are neither presta nor schraeder. My trackpump doesn't work, the rubber bit inside, which will grab either standard valve type when you flip the lever, just won't grab the valve stem. My specialized airshot2 seems to work ok though. The pump on the frame is poor quality, and wholly inadequate for the quite stiff casings on the tyres -- you need a decent pump.
The grip on the side with the gripshift is farcically short, that's going.
Good stuff
The lock comes off with two bolts, it seems, so it won't be hard to replace.
Hub gears and front hub brake, all ok
Mudguards, dynamo lighting (shortly), hub gears, hub brake, backpedal rear brake, full chainguard, bell. Bargain.
I'll get some nice leather grips, and I'm getting another airhorn (mine got nicked).
Looks -- it's nice.
Ride -- incredibly relaxed and great fun
Porteur front rack, big wicker basket for man's best friend, and presto. I rode back west along the embankment after picking it up, and kept up with / was rude and drafted an unknown roadie. There was significant wind, but still, not bad for a big heavy thing like me. And if it was you, sorry!
Cheapo pedals may break in due course and it's crying out for a sprung brooks saddle of some sort, but other than that, I'm CHUFFED.