Batavus bikes review

Batavus ​bikes​ review

Batavus is one of the Netherlands' oldest and most famous bicycle brands. The company was founded in 1904 by Andries Gaastra and his wife Dientje. The name was then still 'Rijwiel- en Motorenfabriek A. Gaastra', which was later changed to Batavus. In the beginning, alarm clocks and sewing machines were also produced, but after some time the focus was on the import of bicycles from the German brand Presto.

Initially, the company also made motorcycles, including the Batavus Whippet is a well-known moped from the Batavus factory. In 1984 Batavus no longer supplied mopeds in the Netherlands, in Germany the mopeds were still sold. In 1986 Batavus went bankrupt and Atag Cycle Group took over the

company. Batavus won several 'bicycle of the year' elections. For example, in 2001 the Batavus M Pact was voted best bike of the year.

Nowadays, the emphasis is on production at Batavus on electric bicycles, city bikes, sports bikes and children's bicycles.

Batavus is also a forerunner in coming up with smart and usable technical innovations for safer and more comfortable bicycles. They are one of the first bicycle brands with a bicycle lighting that is also visible from the side.

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They also had the world premiere of an 'invisible' battery in the chain locker of the electric bicycle, for which Batavus was awarded the Bicycle Innovation Award. The geometry is also important for Batavus in the design of a bicycle, so the Batavus Ergo Matic handlebar stem can easily adjust the handlebars to your desired sitting position without bicycle tools.

Batavus bikes have a great variety in design, there are bicycles with a trendy design and Batavus bicycles with a traditional look. The quality of the bicycle parts used in the assembly of the bicycle is high, so that the bicycle will last for many years without too much maintenance. The most famous model is the Batavus Old Dutch omafiets and omafiets.