Littlehampton Dutch Bike Shop

The Batavus Bub!

Winner of the 2010 International iF Gold Award.

Designed around a paperclip, this is super affordable Dutch bike from only £439.

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** We now offer Cycle Hire at our Hove/Brighton Location**

Shops at Littlehampton & also at Hove/Brighton

TEL NUMBERS:

Littlehampton Showroom 01903 730089

Hove/Brighton Showroom 01273 774061

Email for both locations - dutchcycles@live.co.uk

PLEASE READ OUR BLOG FOR OUR LATEST SHOP NEWS

Our Shop Locations:

Littlehampton Showroom - 47 Pier Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5LW (pictured below)

Hove/Brighton Showroom - 9 Victoria Terrace, Kingsway, Hove, BN3 2WB (pictured below)

01903 730089 - Littlehampton Shop

01273 774061 - Hove/Brighton Shop - 9 Victoria Terrace, Kingsway, Hove, BN3 2WB - Our Brighton & Hove Shop also offers Dutch Bike Hire.

We also have a small number of authorised Batavus Dealers in the following areas - London - Cambridge. If you have a cycle shop and would like to stock the Netherlands best selling brand of Dutch bike, please contact us at the same email address and we'll get back to you with details.

** We strongly recommend that if you are planning to visit any of our dealers to test ride/view a Batavus model, you phone in advance to check that the bike you want to see is available in their shop**

London Area

Compton Cycles

25 Catford Hill
London, SE6 4NU
020 8690 0141

Contact: Chris Compton and staff.

This store is a Batavus Electric Bike Demonstration Shop

www.comptoncycles.co.uk

Putney Cycles

337 Putney Bridge Road,

Putney, London SW15 2PG | Tel: 020 8785 3147

Contact: David or Robert

www.putneycycles.com

Putney Cycles

337 Putney Bridge Road,

Putney, London SW15 2PG | Tel: 020 8785 3147

Contact: Barry and staff

www.putneycycles.com

Brighton and Hove

Littlehampton Dutch Bike CO LTD

9, Victoria Terrace

Hove, AN3 2WB

Tel: 01273 774061

(Batavus Concept Store & Dutch Bike Hire Centre)

Batavus Electric Bike Demonstration Store

Littlehampton and surrounds

Littlehampton Dutch Bike CO LTD

47 Pier Road,

Littlehampton, West Sussex,

BN17 5LW

Tel: 01903 730089

(Batavus Concept Store)

Batavus Electric Bike Demonstration Store

Cambridge Area

For the 2010 Season - we are looking to appoint a small number of exclusive Batavus Dealers. If you are a shop owner who would like to retail Batavus bicycles in your store, please contact us at dutchcycles@live.co.uk

(Please note, we only supply bricks and mortar cycle shops and not looking for internet-only sellers

The Batavus Factory where all our bikes are built. The factory is located in Heerevneen, Holland. Batavus have been building quality bicycles since 1904. The Batavus factory uses green electricity and non-harmful water-based paints. They also have their own water treatment plant onsite, to reduce harmful chemicals being discharged into the environment.

As a company, Batavus also encourage their workforce to remain on after retirement dates so as to retain experience and expertise and put people before profits.

OVERVIEW OF OUR DUTCH BIKE MODELS

Traditional Range of Dutch Bikes

We offer two Batavus Traditional Dutch Bike Models- The Batavus Old Dutch and The Batavus Cambridge.

The Old Dutch is the traditional classic Dutch bicycle and has been built by Batavus since the early 1900s. Today, the bike comes with some modern features including 3-Speed Hub Gears, Front Hub Dynamo Lighting, however still retails its character and eye-catching good looks. The wheel rims on the Batavus Old Dutch are made from Stainless Steel and are striking in appearance, with no problems with rust.

The Batavus Cambridge is a 7 speed Batavus Dutch Bicycle and is our best selling traditional Dutch bike model. With 7 speeds, this model can take you where you want to go without the problems of only having 3 gears. Thus if you live in a hilly area, it's got more hill climbing ability. The frame of this bike is also built with alloy, (7005 alloy) which is a lightweight alloy, but also very strong, so you get all the benefits of a traditional Dutch bike, with far less weight.

BATAVUS DUTCH CITY BIKE RANGE

All of the Batavus Dutch City Bike range are made using alloy frames, and thus are considerably lighter than those builders who still use steel to build their bicycles.

Although called City Bikes, these bikes can be used to travel further afield. And we have lots of customers who have ridden these models all over the UK on longer Cycling trips, commutes and tours. One of our customers has ridden his 7 speed model from Brighton to Amsterdam and back. Others have ridden on cycle tours around the Isle of Wight, Isle of Purbeck, Scotland, Lake District and so on.

The City Bike Range includes a number of 3 and 7 speed models.

3 Speed Dutch Bike City Models include - Blockbuster and Diva.

7 Speed Dutch City Bike Models include - Flying D - Lento - Crescendo.

All Batavus Dutch City Bike Models will include hub gears and hub brakes. The benefit being, low maintenance gears, favoured in the Netherlands for being easy to use, and allowing the rider to cycle without fear of their trousers getting fouled in chains and so on. With a city bike, the chain is enclosed in a chain case, thus avoiding risk of spoiling clothes, and so on.

BATAVUS TREKKING BIKE RANGE

The Batavus Trekking Bike range includes the Batavus Apache - which is superb trekking, touring bicycle, which offers excellent value, high-end specifictions and is suitable for anyone looking to eat up those miles, and explore further afield by bicycle. It's also a great commuting bike and one of our staff here commutes a daily ride of 50 miles on a Batavus Apache.

The Apache is a 24 speed bicycle, built and designed with a more upright riding position that you would normally get in the UK, together with the benefit of an adjustable handlebar head. So you can choose the ideal riding position for your style of riding.

BATAVUS ELECTRIC BIKES

Batavus in the Netherlands have established an enviable reputation for building quality, reliable, safe and cofortable electric bikes. In the UK, we're pleased to offer the Batavus Intermezzo Easy, which is a premium electric bicycle that has already proved itself as being capable of being used in everything from snow and rain to welcomed sunshine.

BATAVUS OFF-ROAD BICYCLES

Batavus build a range of quality Dutch bikes including Traditional, City, Trekking, Electric bikes and also an excellent range of off-road bikes. We import two Batavus off-road models to the UK, which includes the Batavus Buster - and The Batavus Raid.

Compare the features of either of the two above models with competitors in the ATB market, and you'll see the remarkable value that Batavus offer their customers. If you buy a Batavus off-road bike, you get the peace-of-mind that your new bicycle has been completely factory built in Europe, and has not arrived in a container in the UK for shop-assembly. The difference this makes is that your new Batavus (whatever model you choose) has been completely built and quality tested as a bike, and not a box of bike bits, which is something entirely different.

OUR ONLINE SHOP IS NOW OPEN 24HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. VISIT IT HERE where you can choose from a range of Dutch cycle panniers, handcrafted willow baskets, Bobike Child seats, Dutch cycle seat covers and lots more.......

Just some of our customer's comments

(Did you know that 72% of our customers buy a Batavus without ever coming to our shop and test riding one?)

"My Gents Cambridge Spirit arrived this morning! Which is very impressive indeed as the lane at the top of which we live was under thick snow and ice.

Hats off to FedEx!

The bike arrived in perfect condition and I adjusted it to suit this evening after getting back from work.

What a fantastic bike! It's even better than it looked on the website. :) I now look forward to the thaw and being able to get going on it!

What a fantastic bike! It's even better than it looked on the website. :) I now look forward to the thaw and being able to get going on it!

Thanks for a great bike, all your help and the swift and efficient delivery.
I'll be recommending you to anyone who'll listen.

"My bike has lived up to its hype - which is rare these days...a wonderful bike, I'm telling everyone how great you are..."

"What a delightful shop to deal with..."

"Thank you for a great service, bike arrived safely and in remarkable time, I'm delighted with it."

"Having test ridden a number of electric bikes, and being disappointed, the Batavus Intermezzo Easy really is the Rolls Royce of Electric bikes."

Thank you - my new Diva must be the most comfortable bike that's ever been made...only wish I'd gotten one sooner. Still better late than never, eh!"

"What a fantasic trailer - our dog simply loves it! - one of the many positive customer comments we're getting about our DoggieRide Trailer."

No doubt you have heard all this before but....what a great bike and terrific ride! Looks great just standing there. After assembly, I just rode off for 5 miles with a large grin on my face - this 58 year old has just turned 14 again...."

"Sorry it took me so long to write this message...any spare time I have I am out on my bike !! Anyway, would like to say a thanks for the great time I had at your shop, if I had known it was going to be so much fun buying a bike I would have done it sooner. Thanks to all your staff, other stores could learn a lot from the way you run yours......" Tracie.

"Just to let you know that my Batavus arrived in perfect condition and I am thrilled with it. I came home from Copenhagen last night and so having been around lots of bikes (every 4th one seemed to be a Batavus) I couldn't wait to unpack the giant box. I attach a photo showing it all up and running (it was supremely easy to assemble): I can add that my Dad is a huge fan, and admires both the quality and comfort of the bike (I may have to hide the key!) Thanks, Jane.Common Problem this - buy a Batavus and expect for it to be borrowed. We have one lady customer whose 16 year old son won't leave her Old Dutch alone...

"I've been meaning to drop you a line for some time so apologies its taken me so long. I came down to your shop at the beginning of June and bought a Black Mambo bike from you. I just wanted to let you know that coming down to see you was a fantastic and refreshing experience, particularly as I had already been to Halfords!

Just being able to try out a few bikes before buying one was great. Plus the advice received was first rate. And you'll be please to know that whilst I haven't cycled to John O'Groats yet, I have managed the Barley Mow several times!!If only everyone focused on service like you chaps. Well done." (email from Simon - thanks! crate of beer on the way..!)

"thank you for a great day out - we thought we'd come to buy a bike, didn't realise how much fun we'd have test riding all the models - your staff and service are absolutely wonderful."

"great to see your online service is as efficient as your shop."

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.

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