That's my brand new OP Roller (WalMart $79) that I'm turning into a "Poor Man's Electra Sparker". The frame is a near carbon copy of the Sparker design. My only mods thus far are the sticker removal (partial), stem height adjustment and custom electra handgrips (Amazon.com $14 shipped)
My planned mods are:
1) Paint the frame matted dark green with black accents (theme is Army messenger bike)
2) Convert from single speed to 3 speed
3) New leather seat
4) Partial set back seat post (temporary until I add a seat post tube in the space behind the existing one to extend the crank forward geometry)
5) Add a seat post tube 1" behind the existing one.
6) New 1.75 wheels with color accented rims (similar to Electra Townie 3i design)
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I look forward to sharing the project updates here.