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No. 20 Erika

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My 20th bicycle this year. Unbelievable! And a worthy one too - the bicycle turned out very nice. I got this bicycle from a good friend of mine, who had trouble keeping up with his girlfriend because the shifting wasn't working properly. He handed the bicycle, which has a lot of sentimental value to him, over to me and called a budget limit for it. I did a lot of research on the new parts and made some bargains, like the very cool bicycle rack from Gorilla Urban Cycling. It is not only my first bicycle with a rack, but also the first one with a dynamo. Just to keep the whole classic look going. I replaced almost all the parts: New tires, new cables and housings, new brake pads, new handlebar, new grips, new saddle, new pedals. Thanks again to my friend for giving me the opportunity to be creative.

Now, il a du chien!

Specification: Frame size - 58cm I Weight - 12.3kg I Gears - 2.5

No. 19 Hanako

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Are you crazy? Traveling all the way to Bern only to pick up a bicycle. Yes and Yes and I would do it again every time. Because what you see here is a Vitus frame with Shimano Dura Ace components. So without exaggerating, a world class bicycle. When I bought the bicycle it was overall in a decent condition. In order to make it perfect, I cleaned everything, added new tubes and tires and exchanged the handlebar tape. The test ride confirmed what I thought before - it's a Road Runner, super fast and unique. Beep Beep

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Specification: Frame size - 56cm I Weight - 10.1kg I Gears - 16

No. 18 Lilja

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A lot of my bicycles I get from people who live in Winterthur. Same story with this canary bird. The paintwork on this Mondia is just one of a kind. An absolute eye catcher. I am really proud of this project, because the bicycle was in a really bad condition. First of all I had to clean it for ages, since it probably never got clean before. After that I replaced the handlebar, brake levers, all the cables and housings, the saddle, and the front derailleur (the old one was just a piece of rust). The bicycle has a really clean look now and is ready to fly on the road again. 

Now, il a du chien!

Specification: Frame size - 54cm I Weight - 10.2kg I Gears - 12

No. 17 Diantha

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What a bicycle. Love at first sight! And also my first Luongo frame. They are known for building really nice bicycles. Moreover I am a big fan of the Vancouver Canucks! When I spent some time in Vancouver, Roberto Luongo was the team's goal keeper. A true leader and always fun to watch. This makes this bicycle pretty special for me and of corse, I had to get this one for my portfolio. When I bought it, the bicycle was in a decent condition. I had to replace the tires and spent quite some time to center the wheels. After adjusting the shifting and braking the bicycle is ready now for a new rider.

Now, il a du chien!

Specification: Frame size - 51cm I Weight - 10.7kg I Gears - 10

No. 16 Atala

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One day, my boss asked me if I could take care of his bicycle. So one sunny saturday morning he locked his bicycle to a water plug in my basement and left the keys in my mailbox. The bicycle was, like most bicycles I get, in a bad condition - flat tires, broken shifters, rusted cables. The main goal was to change the wheels from tubular to clincher. After Nino from Gorilla Urban Cycling explained the whole process to me, it was a piece of cake. I also renewed all the cables and cable housings, adjusted the brakes and shifters and finally added a fancy red handlebar tape: Cobra snake skin! I am glad my boss loves the result. 

Now, il a du chien!

Specification: Frame size - 58cm I Weight - 12.6kg I Gears - 10

No. 15 Leilani

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I was looking for a bicycle for a friend of mine. After an intense search, I found this stunning bicycle and just had to buy it. Unfortunately my friend was looking for something else, so I am offering it to another lucky person. I bought this bicycle from Buecherwäldli - a foundation that helps people with their professional integration. They mostly fix bicycles for Velafrica and only sell 10-15% of their fixed bicycles in order to cover expenses. Go check out their homepage!

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Specification: Frame size - 48cm I Weight - 12.3kg I Gears - 12

No. 14 Dahlia

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This project took me ages. The bicycle was in such a bad condition, that I had troubles to motivate myself to work on it. But now I finally managed to finish it and I am really happy with the result. I cleaned everything, trued the wheels, added new cables, new cable housings and the grips. It runs very smoothy now and is a perfect bicycle for smaller people.

Now, il a du chien!

Specification: Frame size - 48cm I Weight - 11.5kg I Gears - 3

No. 13 Florence

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This is an absolute premier here at velolechien. There is no way it can get better then this: It's a complete rebuilt from scratch, all with original and high-end components. You basically get a new vintage bicycle. But let's start at the beginning. I first saw this Koga in Nino's bicycle shop 'GOrilla . urban cycling'. When I asked him about it, he told me that he saved the bicycle from the garbage dump when a guy tried to get rid of it. It was in very bad condition, not worth a single glance - dirty and rusty. So Nino got himself a project and started the overhaul. He paid attention to every single detail: Repainted the frame, added new decals, cleaned and oiled all the components, added the missing ones, and reassembled everything professionally. The result is just breathtaking! Nino is a master of his trade. A couple of days ago Nino asked me, if I would be interested in adding the Koga to my collection. Since he can't find the time to ride it himself and knows how much I love those Koga's. Unfortunately, the frame is to small for me, otherwise I would have kept it myself. Consequently, we are now looking for someone who is just as passionate about this bicycle as we are!

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Specification: Frame size - 56cm I Weight - 10.3kg I Gears - 12

No. 12 Rose

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So, what's the color of the bicycle? - Ehmmmmmmmm it's like indianred, kind of ehmmm peach! Nono ehm coral, I mean a sort of pinkish, a bit you know? You love it or hate it. And of corse, I love it! The bicycle is something special, runs amazing and comes all with Shimano 600 components! Or with the words of my friend: 'Geili...nimmi! So nice!'

Now, il a du chien!

Specification: Frame size - 60cm I Weight - 10.6kg I Gears - 16

No. 11 Cataleya

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Ohhh, what a beauty! Another Koga Miyata. I don't know what it is, but these Kogas are just amazing. I got this one from an person in Affoltern. When I picked it up on sunday, it was fantastic to philosophize with another bicycle enthusiast. He barely spoke german and we communicated mostly with gestures. The bicycle itself was already in an excellent condition. I only had to replace the brake cables, adjusted the brakes and cleaned everything. The components on this Koga are very special - Shimano 600 ax. Once again, this is a Koga Miyata with only original components.

Now, il a du chien!

Specification: Frame size - 58cm I Weight - 11.3kg I Gears - 12

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