Trabant blue bike

From Urbanbike

This is a bike I made last year. I originally made it for myself but wasn't too happy with the results. While my father was visiting he said he'd have it if I didn't want it. I had a set of wheels with a 7-speed internal hub lying around so I used those with set of swept-back handlebars and traffic blue Bluemels that I had. The frame was powdercoated with RAL 5012 (Trabant blue) and toned in very well with the mudguards.Although the frame had been somewhat of a dud (the rear triangle ended up much too short) it cycles beautifully and this is not just my perception. Everybody who has ridden it comments how nice a ride it is. It's fast but always well controlled and very comfortable.This a photo my Dad sent me when while on the bike in Dublin.

From Urbanbike

It's great to have someone close do a long-term test on something you've built and the bike is standing up well to it's everyday requirements.