Prevention is better than a roadside repair. While servicing the brakes on this bike, we spotted two nasty pieces of glass buried in the tread. A standard tyre would have gone flat instantly, but these high-protection tyres did exactly what they were built to do.
Next time you have a puncture, upgrade to high puncture protection tyres
The power of love for cycling.
It's been a long day working on this #Gazelle. We encountered various issues, but we eventually cracked it. As usual, Chainguard installation is the slowest job of all.
Thanks to the @hollandbikeshop the bike is kitted with two bright orange & brown tyres.
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#FORSALE @ £300
#SERVICED (6192) 700c BATAVUS #DIVA 3-speed Aluminium Dutch Town #BIKE Commuter #Hybrid #BICYCLE L/XL
This bike has been fully #refurbished. We aimed to preserve as many original components as possible. It’s in excellent working condition-both the brakes and gears operate smoothly. It’s well-suited to a tall rider and is ideal for city commuting, with mudguards, a chainguard, and a pannier rack included.
#BATAVUS bikes are generally considered good because they are built with a focus on everyday reliability, comfort, and practical Dutch-style design.
- Built for daily use: Many models are designed to handle commuting, stop-and-go riding, and regular road conditions without needing constant attention.
- Comfort-focused geometry: They tend to feel stable and comfortable, especially for upright riding—useful for city commuting.
- Durable components and good value: Depending on the model year and spec, they often use parts that hold up well over time, giving good long-term value.
- Strong maintenance ecosystem: You can service the bike at our shop and many other London bike shops.
Every year, LCC members organise a long, leisurely ride from London to Amsterdam over 7–9 days.
Join the conversation to hear from former riders and ask questions.
Monday 13/04/26, 20:00-21:00, Online Event
.uk/events/cycling-to-amsterdam-q-a-online-event/
Casey and Perry from OMA Bikes talk through what they like about this bag — from the materials to the features and the just-right dimensions for daily riding (and carry-on travel when needed).
