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New guy from Amsterdam
Hello I am Feraz,
I am a real Amsterdamian , my parents learned me to ride a bike when I was just 4.
I have always riden bikes, mainly mountainbikes in the city .
Last years I went by public transport because is was free for students, now I need a bike again esspecially because gasprices are almost 2 euro for 1 litre!!!
I got myself an old Batavus Course for 40 euro's and plan to make it fixed after my inspirational visit at this shop in my city https://www.pristinefixedgear.com/
The strange thing is that I cant find any information about my bike, like it's year of production for example
I will drop some pictures along of the build, dont want it to be too beautiful yet because that attracks thiefs
Really hope you guys can advise me what parts to get.
Cheers,
Feraz
I am a real Amsterdamian , my parents learned me to ride a bike when I was just 4.
I have always riden bikes, mainly mountainbikes in the city .
Last years I went by public transport because is was free for students, now I need a bike again esspecially because gasprices are almost 2 euro for 1 litre!!!
I got myself an old Batavus Course for 40 euro's and plan to make it fixed after my inspirational visit at this shop in my city https://www.pristinefixedgear.com/
The strange thing is that I cant find any information about my bike, like it's year of production for example
I will drop some pictures along of the build, dont want it to be too beautiful yet because that attracks thiefs
Really hope you guys can advise me what parts to get.
Cheers,
Feraz
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If I were you I'd take the bike to your local fg boutique and tell them your budget and what you want out of the build and see if you guys can work it out. The main thing I would be concerned with is does that bike fit you perfectly to the point where you are willing to spend your money to make it suit your needs.
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Thanks!
Yes I bought this bike because of its size 59, which is perfect for me. And the Reynolds 501 Tubes.
As I understand, this Batavus Course was lower end quality compared to the other ones.
I cant find any information but this catalogue picture from another year
I would like to know what you guys think of the quality and parts, like the brakes, steer, stem, wheels, hubs and cranks.
And which current parts/brands are good as replacements
Feraz
Yes I bought this bike because of its size 59, which is perfect for me. And the Reynolds 501 Tubes.
As I understand, this Batavus Course was lower end quality compared to the other ones.
I cant find any information but this catalogue picture from another year
I would like to know what you guys think of the quality and parts, like the brakes, steer, stem, wheels, hubs and cranks.
And which current parts/brands are good as replacements
Feraz
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You will get more information here https://www.bikeforums.net/forumdispl...ic-amp-Vintage
A friend of mine just got a Batavus frame with Reynolds 531 tubing. I will guess that your bike is an entry level ride from the early 80s.
A friend of mine just got a Batavus frame with Reynolds 531 tubing. I will guess that your bike is an entry level ride from the early 80s.
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Thanks for the link to the classic bikes section.
Bud? I am sorry, never used drugs in my life, mostly the tourists do that. I am healty and ride bikes.. (NO EPO either )
These are the Wheels I would love to have on it. Weinmann DP18
So I got
Sakae Intercylce cranks
Weinmann Classic rims
Maillard helicomatic hub and wheellocks
Weinmann 605 brakes
Weinmann brake levers
KCM Chain
Atax Stem
Sachs Huret gear stuff
Nothing high end I quess
Bud? I am sorry, never used drugs in my life, mostly the tourists do that. I am healty and ride bikes.. (NO EPO either )
These are the Wheels I would love to have on it. Weinmann DP18
So I got
Sakae Intercylce cranks
Weinmann Classic rims
Maillard helicomatic hub and wheellocks
Weinmann 605 brakes
Weinmann brake levers
KCM Chain
Atax Stem
Sachs Huret gear stuff
Nothing high end I quess
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