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SOLD!
I'm selling this stunning Batavus Professional. It's from 1984 and still in a very good condition.
Seat tube: 59 cm c-t
Top tube: 57 cm c-c
Rear width: 126 mm
All pictures can be found here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/79082624@N08/albums/72157675381682573
Batavus had several series that they made. The Professional serie was the most high end serie from the dutch brand, a true competitor to the Gazelle Champion Mondial. Back in the days these bikes were racers. It's a very classic bike, it has the chrome, lovely pointy lugs and a nice white touch to it. The bike looks even a lot better in real life.
The bike is made out of Reynolds 531 Professional tubing except for the front fork. This tubing is a lighter serie of the Reynolds 531, with thinner drawn tubes. This tubeset became later the Reynolds 653 tubeset. The bike has Campagnolo rear and front ends.
The paint of the frame is still in a very good condition. I've pictured the worst spots, they can be found in the picture album. The frame has no dents or other structural damage. The chrome is also in a very good condition, especially the front fork. As shinny as it can get.
The bike comes with a full Shimano 600 EX groupset. The group is also in a very good condition. The hoods are a bit dry and do show some cracks. But the fact that they are still intact says pretty much about this group set. It comes with a Shimano 600 AX stem (yes, the hidden bolt one) and seatpost, which was common. It also has the original Shimano 600 EX pedals. The headset, hubs and bottom bracket still run very smooth. Only the bottom bracket does show some play. It should be fine when you adjust it a little. The saddle is a Selle Italia Turbo. I also have a brown Selle San Marco Rolls, if it fits better.
I would like Sold! pounds posted excluding PayPal fee.
Dibs then PM.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask me anything.