Old German replica

Here's another new bike, ridden for the first time today.

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This is a Spookytooth Violation model with 36t gearing and a different seat. I added fenders spray painted black. In order to get the fenders to clear the chains, I bent them with a long nose pliers and then hammered them with a block of wood to bend the fender out of the way.

I am really amazed at how fast it goes, but not too impressed with starting out, especially up a hill. I am still learning how to ride it so I will give it some time before making any judgements.

I am trying to make it look like an antique bike. I have some ideas on how to mod it, like a new gas tank, different handlebars and an old headlight and taillight, but for now I will just ride it and have fun with it. This is the design goal:

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It looks better with the seat down low but it is hard for me to get it started from a stop when the seat is in a non-pedaling position.
 
Lowering the seat makes it harder to pedal-but it adds so much to the looks. Do you want to be comfortable or look cool? LOL
 
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