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1984 Gazelle Impala

A Cherry Roadster, straight from Holland, built to resist a nuke, and rides like a 1978 Cadillac Deville.

Frame:
60cm Lugged Steel Gazelle

Saddle/Seatpost:
Brooks B67 Honey

Brakes:
Drums

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Weinmann Steel 28's with embossed brake sufaces. Schwalbe Delta Cruisers.

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Sturmey Archer 3 speed

Accessories:
Original Bell, Dyno Light System

More Info:
I call it the Caddy, or Tito Ortiz the Huntington Beach Bad Boy. Silly, I know. Ever since my first trip to Holland I wanted one. This thing is a beast. Heavy, sturdy, utilitarian, but classy at the same time. It was already in excellent shape when I bought it, but I changed the black tires/grips/saddle to brown, and did an overhaul on the hub. It rides like butter. I use it as the occasional grocery getter.

Added by heathmusic. Last updated about 6 years ago.

As of about 6 years ago, heathmusic has indicated that they no longer own this bike.

6 Comments

asman

asman says:

vintage style

Posted about 10 years ago

vqstaphbeard

vqstaphbeard says:

Cool , It definitely looks like it rides like a caddy.

Posted about 10 years ago

heathmusic

heathmusic says:

if you want a workout, make this beast your commuter. sometimes I think it weighs more than I do.

Posted about 10 years ago

vqstaphbeard

vqstaphbeard says:

Haha

Posted about 10 years ago

Rzjarvis93

Rzjarvis93 says:

$$$$$$$

Posted about 11 years ago

Nimhskater978

Nimhskater978 says:

to ship this tank is gonna cost a few bucks nice ride tho. Also when the garage fills up hang them from the ceiling thats what I do

Posted about 11 years ago