duppie

The Performance store in Chicago (on Halsted and Diversey) now stocks Batavus bikes. According to the sales guy, they serve as the one Performance test store in the country for these wonderful bikes. He said he could order any bike from the Batavus catalog, but you cannot get them online or by phone. I particularly find this interesting because I don't think of Performance as a trendsetter. Does that mean that bicycle retailers are finally taking commuting serious?

I believe they had an "Old Dutch" in store. The traditional "Oma fiets" with or without 3-speed. Introduction sales price is $799

However, I was more interested in the "Personal Bike Delivery": Sturdy front and rear baskets, fenders, lights, dynamo hub, double kickstand, a rear wheel lock and a lock integrated in the headset. A unique serial number highly visible in the frame. Attached picture doesn't show 3-speed shimano Nexus hub. Introductory sales price is $1049

This may sound like a lot of money, but the price is actually lower than store prices in the Netherlands. If I have a little time this weekend, I may take the "Personal Bike Delivery" for a spin.
Duppie

PS. THis may sound like a sales pitch, but I'm just partial to Dutch bikes. They remind me of growing up in the Netherlands.

K6-III

I wonder if they'll start selling them online.

HardyWeinberg

Are those roller brakes front and rear? I think my LBS has started selling some of those.

duppie

According to the website they are rollerbrakes: https://usa.batavus.com/.
Duppie