New to me '58 Gazelle

[guzziworksman]

Just got this. All original, looks like an easy cleanup...toughest part will be removing the orange paint on the rear fender; and IF I decide to put new spokes on it, I'll need to disassemble the rear hub to access the spokes on one side. Maybe easy. Maybe not. We'll see. But I'm a happy guy. I especially like the leather chain guard and the rod-operated front/rear drum brakes.

 

[GTs58]

Interesting piece. Those pedal blocks look a little gummy.

 

[guzziworksman]

A "little"? You are too kind. I think I'll be replacing those...or would that be violating "patina" principles?

 

[bloo]

The pedals themselves look stout, and probably rebuildable.

 

[guzziworksman]

They're in good shape, mechanically. I just need to source new white blocks.

 

[3-speeder]

Front and rear drum brakes? That is too cool! Seems that not only would they work better than the shoe-type brakes but the topside of your rims will stay nicer. I presume 28 x 1 1/2 tyres? Love it. Check out the post of my '37 linked below. Some good info in that thread on these Dutch built Gazelles.

Dutch made Gazelle Roadster.... maybe 1936-37? | Vintage Lightweight Bicycles

I picked up this Dutch made Gazelle single speed with coaster brake the other day. It looked old but what caught my eye was the beautiful Lepper saddle. Here is some info on it based on some research that I have done. It has oval seat stays. It has a Koets rear light. The frame number is 494979...

thecabe.com

 

[non-fixie]

Nice find!

What's with the orange paint? Local legislation?

 

[guzziworksman]

The orange paint is something the previous owner thought was a fine idea. It's coming off, one way or the other.

 

[non-fixie]

Ah! While orange paint might be a fine idea in many cases, this is not one of them. With you all the way.