The thread has completely missed the civilian mode of transport that is still under production: bicycles. Krakow is building them. The Wisla Krolova's cargo included them as trade goods. They can be constructed by welding, or, with even lower tech, by butt-and-brazing the frames. A really good machinist might be able to copy a Bendix 3-gear hub. Or a derailleur system and spockets. The main chokepoints I can see will be inner tubes, valves, and tires.
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