Initially part of a pool of mobile mechanics, he decided to go independent in 2017 under the name Eco Bike Project – a mobile service entirely dedicated to sustainability. As a child, he played around with bikes he salvaged from the bulky waste, building his first racing bike from the parts. Under the name ZAAF, named after the Algerian cyclist Abdel-Kader Zaaf, he started his own mobile cycling service. Even when it rains.”Deen works throughout Amsterdam and occasionally beyond, repairing the mechanical parts of all types of bicycles. These often work with a pool of mechanics and frequently operate outside of Amsterdam as well.

Source: Het Parool December 29, 2025 20:35 UTC