Bicycles for commuting/touring
Hub Geared Touring bicycles
Whilst arguably you could you any Batavus model for touring, we particularly like The Entrada, which has proved very popular with those wanting a 7 speed hub geared touring bicycle.
The Entrada Spirit
The Entrada Spirit is an excellent gents sit-up-and-beg style touring or commuting bicycle which comes with an adjustable handlebar system (not pictured), which allows you to alter your riding position by using an allen key.
When it comes to delivering the ultimate super-comfy, easy-ride the Batavus Entrada really does tick all the boxes. It's a super quality built bicycle that offers you unbeatable value for a bicycle of this specification. When your ride Entrada you can instantly feel the build quality and we challenge anyone to find a better 7-speed hub geared bike at this price range with the same specifications.
It's an excellent all-round bicycle and the one I now ride for everyday riding and also touring. When I first test rode this bicycle, I wanted to keep riding and riding.
Overall this is an excellent bicycle for all-round cycling whether this be commuting to work, Sunday riding on going on a cycle tour. It has everything you need in a hub geared bike.
Benefits include:
- 28" wheels
- 7 Speed Nexus hub gears
- Shimano roller brakes front and rear
- Integral hub dynamo
- rear battery lights
- fully enclosed chainguard - so you can ride it without getting your trouser legs chewed up by the chain or having to wear silly cycle clips.
- Puncture resistant tyres
- Side stand
- Gel comfy sprung saddle that gives an excellent comfortable ride.
- Rear touring carrier with webbing straps
- Rear saddle bag
- Pump attached to the rear carrier
- Integral lock.
- side stand
The riding position on the handlebars can be easily changed using an allen key. (Please note, allen keys are not included with the bike)
Price £525
The Entrada Spirit Step-through
Price £525
The Entrada Deluxe
The Entrada Deluxe has all the benefits of the Entrada Spirit, but with a number of useful extras including:
- Suspension seat post
- Suspension front forks
The Deluxe has been especially created for those who like front suspension and a suspension seat post.
Price £612
The Entrada Deluxe Ladies/step-through frame
Price £612
Features as per the gents/step-through models.
Don't forget also FLASH, which is the brother/sister bike to Entrada which is currently on a special offer price of £499 which includes a cable lock.
The Alamo Spirit
It's a common misconception that Batavus only build hub geared bicycles. Batavus build a range of quality, derailleur bicycles with the Alamo being the introductory model.
A super bike which comes with all sorts of useful features including 24 speed Shimano Altus gears, rear touring rack with front lug positions on the front forks should you at some time in the future wish to fit front touring racks. Quick release wheels front and rear, battery lighting front and rear and an adjustable handlebar mechanism
A bike that's at home touring as it is commuting. Offering super value for money, again we challenge you to find a similar bike with all the additions that Alamo has at a similar price, and come with a genuine Dutch Bike pedigree.
Ideal for those living in hilly areas where a hub geared bike might be limiting, or those wanting all the benefits of a Dutch bike with more gears.
Features include:
- 24 speed Shimano Altus
- V brakes with Shimano Power Modulator on the front brakes
- Quick release front and rear wheels
- battery lights front and rear
- gel comfy saddle
- rear carrier, ideal for touring
- partially enclosed chain guard
- Rear touring carrier
- webbing straps for rear carrier
- Adjustable handlebar system (all you need is an allen key to instantly change your riding position)
- Under saddle bag
- Bell
- Integral lock
- Rear dress guards and partially enclosed chainguard
available in step-through as above or a step over as below.
This is a super bicycle for commuting and touring.
The front forks come with bosses so you can attach a front pannier rack if required.
The Alamo Deluxe
If you'd like the same bike as above but with the added benefit of:
- Front suspension
- Suspension seat post
- easy adjust handlebar riding system
On the other hand if you suffer from a sore back, or have problems with your wrists then the benefit of having a front suspension system is that it can take the hardness of out of riding and give your wrists a nice comfy ride.
As I say, it's all personal choice. Some people love front suspension and others don't feel they need it. Either way it's up to you.
Price for the Alamo Deluxe is £612
The Jakima X-light
The Jakima X-light is a super touring or fast commuting bike. Complete with everything you need to take you in comfort, style and at speed (if you so desire) to your destination. With the added benefit of having an onboard easy adjust front handlebar mechanism where at the flick of a switch you can instantly change your riding position to cope with changing climate conditions such as strong headwinds and so on.
This bike not only has head turning good looks, but also rides like a dream. Carbon front and rear forks make it lighter than other bikes, ideal if you're after a lightweight all-round Dutch bike.
You can see pictures of the Jakima X light and Kayenta X Light on the X-light touring page.