Besides our own new Klaassen models, we create - under the label 'By Klaassen' - characterful bikes from already existing bikes. Mostly we do some generation fusion. Or we do the 'keeping it authentic'. We improve the original, visually and technically (Restomodding). We have a dedicated project page for those restomod make-overs.
Sometimes we create these kind of bikes for sale (instead of made to order), see below:
This frame needed a CharacterBoost! Why? Because of it's Reynolds 531 tubing and competition heritage and it was not in mint condition, so exaclty what you need when you want to create a riding machine you want to ride often. We wanted to keep it light, but now more characterful, with more style.
-59 cm
-DT Swiss wheels
-complete Reynolds 531C tubing
-Soma HighwayOne handlebar
-Shimano Ultegra 9-speed, Truvativ classic look Compact crank. GXP outer bearings.
-Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL wheelset
-weight: 9.2 kg (without pedals)
For sale: €849 (SOLD)
This is your chance to ride a fine specimen for a great price. We gave this '90's
Raleigh Equipe just a little Klaassen touch as it was in a great condition, but also so we could keep the price sharp. To have you a nice entry level bike with character. It features a great funky colorscheme, with a quite rare GREY Suntour groupset. We serviced the headtube bearings (new top ones), checked and tuned the spokes, changed the break cables, cleaned and polished it thoroughly, fitted new 28(!) mm Michelin tires. And yet, to also get that little Klaassen visual touch, we finished it with a white finish through the white tire sidewall, original handlebar tape, white saddle and new white bottle carrier with a nice design.
Read more on this build >
-63 cm (1.87 - 2.03m)
-28mm new Michelin tires
-Rigida wheels, Maillard hubs
-Sun Tour GREY vx
For sale: €399 (SOLD)
A late 80's cyclocrosser from the legendary Belgian factory Diamant (cicli). With true battle scars. We helped him, giving more character and a multipurpose setup. Read more on this build >
-62 cm
-Soma gravelbike handlebar
-Shimano black wheelset
-MKS promenade pedals with compact toeclips
-New Shimano brake lever hoods
-Schwalbe X one Allround folding 33c
-Brooks Cambium saddle
-Shimano 105/600/300 Exage
-Handlebar-end shifters
For sale: €595 (SOLD)
1991 Koga Miyata Exerciser.
A great bike with potential in our opinion. Why? It was the type of bike our legendary Bauke Mollema rode as his first new bike in his junior years.
We gave it a bit more character. Subtle but enough. Read more on this build >
60 cm
Rigida DP18
Shimano 105 8-speed, brifters
For sale: €495 (SOLD)
Late seventies. From barnfind to urban cruiser. Authenticity and originality was key.
61 cm
Huret shifting group (2x5 speed)
Solida Cranck set
Dia Compe/Motobecane brakes
For sale €450 (SOLD)
Somebody badly resprayed it in this green & red combo. We need to rescue this Colnago with Columbus tubing! Probably a Superissimo or Super Piu... More to come!