Introduction; Your New Batavus; Getting Acquainted; C O M F O R T - Batavus Sportief Race Handbuch

I N T R O D U C T I O N

YOUR NEW BATAVUS

Your new smooth-running Batavus
racing bicycle is a high-quality bicycle,
as you will rapidly discover. The added
value is particularly obvious when you
have to be able to perform smoothly
and leisurely despite diffi cult conditi-
ons such as on ascents, descents and in
a head wind.
This service booklet will enable you to
get even more enjoyment out of your
bicycle. It contains clear drawings and
practical instructions. It is important
that you take the time to read it care-
fully and then to keep it within arm's
reach for use in the future. In the fi rst
instance, please approach your Batavus
dealer if you have any questions and/or
complaints.

GETTING ACQUAINTED

Your Batavus dealer has prepared your
racing bicycle for your use with a great
deal of care.
You will, of course, already be fami-
liar with the 'handing over' scenario:
useful tips for the user, adjustment of
the handlebars and saddle height, the
signing of the Certifi cate of Ownership
and perhaps an appointment for the
fi rst service.
The adventure can begin and, fi rst of
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all, this means getting acquainted with
your bicycle. Take the time to expe-
rience what the brakes and gears have
got going for them and whether the
handlebars and saddle have been cor-
rectly adjusted.
I M P O R T A N T
• When you pick up your Batavus
bicycle all the components described
in this booklet will have been properly
adjusted according to your require-
ments. Any components to be delivered
separately (e.g. pedals) will also have
been fi tted by your Batavus dealer.
• Some components must be adjusted
again after a time. It is best to have this
carried out by your Batavus dealer.
• However, for those who want, and
are able, to make these adjustments
themselves, this booklet will be an im-
portant aid. Having said that, we advise
that you always consult your Batavus
dealer before doing so. He is not only
the supplier of your bicycle, but also a
specialist who can advise you on such
matters.
• Check whether there are any tips
and/or recommendations in the service
booklet before you start work on your
bicycle. These manufacturer's recom-
mendations must always be followed.
• The tips and recommendations in this
booklet will increase your safety and
improve the cycling comfort of your
bicycle. Batavus can, however, not rule
out the possibility of damage, even if
they are meticulously followed. You
can therefore not derive any rights
from this booklet (with the excep-
tion of the guarantee provided in it).
Batavus is not liable for any damages,
unless mandatory statutory provisions
provide otherwise.
• If activities carried out on your
bicycle fall under the guarantee given
by Batavus, the materials concerned
will be reimbursed or made available
in accordance with the conditions of
the guarantee. The labour costs for as-
sembling the components are for your
own account, with the exception of the
costs of assembling frames and/or front
forks within the fi rst 3 years of the
purchase of a new bicycle.

C O M F O R T

S E A T I N G C O M F O R T

THE SADDLE AND SADDLE PIN

The saddle height is adjusted by pla-
cing the saddle pin higher or lower.
Contact your dealer for information on
the best way to establish the proper
saddle height.