I bought a Batavus Pro frame new in 1984, at that time I'm pretty sure only frames were being brought in. They listed a team model, probably what you have, with the number plate braze on. The pro and a cyclocross frame.The importer also brought in mopeds and Torpado bikes and frames. My Batavus was a very high quality frame with nice details, Sl tubes and an aero fork crown. Marc Jones Mishawaka, IN 46544
chuck1sd@cox.net wrote: Hi all,
I recently bought a Batavus online for a couple hundred bucks,and when it arrived- what a surprise! It had a braze-on for a number, and the name "Leontien van Moorsel" on the top tube. It is a Batavus Professional which is black, white and red. It has the word "Amev" near the seat on the top tube. The frame is Columbus SLX and equipped with C-record components. It appears the stem, pedals, headset and bars are not original. It has a Shimano 600 headset. The serial number is 11947.
If anyone may know more history on the bike other than it belonged to a 3 time Olympic champion, I would appreciate it. Also, I would like to know what the original equipment was in order to replace the new components.
Thanks, Chuck Schlesinger San Diego,CA USA
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