New! Old Dutch Elle..
A Batavus Classic Dutch bicycle that has just got better!
Welcome to the Littlehampton Dutch Bike Co LTD
A Lycra Free Cycling Zone......(almost!)
Showroom Opening Hours
Tuesday - Saturday - 9.30 - 5.30
47 Pier Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5LW
01903 730089
email us any questions to dutchcycles@aol.com
(MAIL ORDER SERVICE Available to anywhere in the UK & Ireland)
NEW! SUMMER SPECIAL OFFER -- ON BLOCKBUSTER GENTS!! BUY A BLOCKBUSTER GENTS FROM US BEFORE THE 14TH JULY AND GET A PAIR OF BASIL BLACK PANNIERS AND A FREE CABLE LOCK - TOTAL VALUE OF £56.98. OFFER AVAILABLE BOTH IN STORE AND VIA OUR ONLINE SHOP.
We sell a range of Dutch cycle panniers, handcrafted wicker baskets, bobike child seats, dog trailers, dog baskets, Dutch bicycle frame locks and Batavus Dutch bicycles.
Our Shop is quirky, different - we do don't lycra, we don't expect our customers to dress up like day-glow stickers...and we only sell quality, value for money bicycles and accessories from Holland's leading cycle companies.
We're proud to be different. Established in 2003 as the UK's first dedicated Dutch bicycle shop.
LATEST NEWS
OUR NEW ONLINE SHOP IS NOW OPEN 24HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. VISIT IT HERE
Please Note - Our Batavus Showroom at Littlehampton will be closed on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th of July - and will reopen on Thursday 16th. Apologies, if you were planning to come and visit us on either of these days.
Sustrans/BikeBelles Dutch bike competition winner featured - We were delighted to donate a Batavus Diva to Bike Belles who are part of Sustrans as a prize for their stand at this year's Vitality Show at Earl's Court, London. Congratulations to Karen Clarke whose now the proud owner of a Batavus Diva.
You can read her story here.
Sustrans! This we are pleased to work in partnership with Sustrans - the UK's leading Cycling & Walking Charity. Sustrans work hard all-year around to open up more and more cycle routes. We're supporting Sustrans in a number of ways - we donated a Diva bicycle as a prize at a Sustrans show they recently did at Earl's Court. We're also sponsoring the UK's first Cycle Route Book, which will be published as a joint venture between the AA and Sustrans. Our involvement is to help with the costs of publication. This year also sees Sustrans launch their Bike Belles Website - which is all about getting more ladies cycling. You can visit the Bike Belles Website here.
Blockbuster onboard Selsey Lifeboat arriving for it's service. The visiting boat landing pontoon is literally outside our shop door!
Blokbuster is our best selling Gents 3 speed bicycle which gives a super comfortable ride, meaty good looks and has extra wide tyres which make it ideal for exploring canal paths, cycle tracks and so on. Available also in a step-through frame.
All Batavus bicycles give an excellent up-right riding position allowing you to ride in comfort while enjoying the views. The Batavus Crescendo pictured above has an 'easy-adjust' handelbar system which allows you instantly change your riding position.
Diva Elle - has proved hugely popular this year with its striking good lows, top end components and superior build quality that all Batavus models are famous for. Also available in a silver/silver colour.
Cambridge Spirit - A traditional Dutch bicycle by Batavus - build especially for the Danish and English/Irish markets - the Cambridge is a superb luxury bicycle with head-turning good looks that delivers a super comfy ride.
The Littlehampton Dutch Bike Shop is different to your normal bike shop. Our aim is to provide you with a range of quality, practical, comfortable Dutch bicycles backed up with traditional customer service values. For example, you won't find any hidden extras in our prices and in the unlikely event you have a problem with any of our products, we'll be pleased to put it right for you. Email us and you'll get a personal prompt reply usually from one of the company Directors.
Order from our new online shop, and you'll get an instant reply to your order - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our aim is to get your order to you asap - so wherever possible we will ship your goods on the same day you order, or if not the following day.
Some comments about our shop and service
" Am loving it so far and find the gearing so easy!" From a customer who bought a NuVinci hub geared bicycle.
"A superb bicycle, thank you." From a satisfied customer.
have had the 21 tooth sprocket fitted and find that the gearing is now perfect for this rather hilly part of London. I am extremely pleased with the bike; it is a joy to ride." From a customer who bought a bike from us in a particularly hilly area of London and who was worried about the gears not being enough to cope.
"It's refreshing to meet a company who genuinely value their customers...I would recommend anyone who would like a Batavus bicycle to visit your showroom, which was a 300 mile round trip for us. Thanks again." From a couple who bought two Batavus bicycles from us having travelled some distance.
"Paul and the folks at the Littlehampton Dutch Bike Co were as helpful and friend in person as they had been over email..." comment by a customer who came all the way from the US to buy one of our bikes.Read more on her lovely, cycle-friendly blog here.
"An Excellent female-friendly Dutch bike shop, based in Littlehampton. A fantastic range of bikes and beautiful accessories..." - Verdict of SUSTRANS - the UK's leading walking and cycling charity.
"this isn't a bike, it's a work of art" - comment from a customer who bought a Batavus Old Dutch.
"Refreshing to do business with a company that really does care about its customers, thank you.." - comment from another happy customer
"this has got to be the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden...only problem now is how to keep my husband from 'borrowing it'..."
comment from a customer who purchased a Batavus Blockbuster.
"This is the 6th Batavus bike I've bought from you..." - comment from our most loyal customer who has recently taken delivery of her 6th Batavus bicycle.
We are proud to be members of the Association of Cycle Traders - your assurance that the cycle company you are buying from suscribe to their professional standards and ethos.