Originally Posted by
thumpism
ESGE. My Dutch Batavus had a bridge like that and my little Condor from Switzerland does also. Common on low-to-mid range Euro bikes, as is the kickstand mount plate.
Agree. Its called a "Pletscherplatte" and, i hate to say it, is a sure sign for a buyer to walk away when hunting for high quality... that doesnt mean duch frames can't be used to make a nice-riding bike
Will be impossible to find the originial brand. Bikes with frames like these were to be had everywhere, from department stores to gas stations. I think most were made in the former eastern block (Czechoslovakia) and sold as OEM with any kind of label.