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    Grandfather (my first build)

    Going for the frame I mentioned at the beginning of this thread, other frame was indeed too high. Here are the results so far, got started again yesterday, made a hole through the bracket, and welded a new pipe through it for the saddle (I still need to cut a slit into it and get a clamp so the...
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    Grandfather (my first build)

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    Grandfather (my first build)

    Decided to change the plan tp save my balls, been a slow couple of weeks unfortunately Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Locomotief

    Found this bicycle at an awesome bike shop in Den Bosch, The Netherlands. Couldn't resist myself from buying it. It appears to be a Locomotief Sport, I think from the 50's with some pretty awesome upgrades, 3 speed peddle back break system and topped of with a Brooks saddle and sweet handlebars...
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    Grandfather (my first build)

    Yeah, it's quite the nutcracker - let's just hope I don't crash the thing :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Grandfather (my first build)

    Some more small updates to the rear/saddle. Unfortunately ran out of staples so not fully complete. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Grandfather (my first build)

    Sorry for the lack of updates, I was a bit consumed with a few other projects. However, tonight I finally got the frame welded the way I wanted it - the saddle will now be on the baggage rack. :) As you can see, still a diamond in the rough. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Grandfather (my first build)

    Grabbed a different Oma frame to test out a few things, named this test project "69 granny style" :) No welding done yet so just ducktape atm... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Grandfather (my first build)

    I am using the most popular dutch model as a basis, called an omafiets. A literal translation of omafiets is a grandma bike. This particular bike was manufactured by Gazelle. The plan is to convert it into a man's bike, move the saddle to the back above the rear fender, and give it some big ......
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    Hello from The Netherlands!

    Hey guys, I've bene lurking this forum for the past few weeks, so finally decided to register. I'm British, but have been living in The Netherlands for the majority of my life. Looking forward to learning a few things here! Currently planning my first fully custom build ever. Cheers, Sam
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