My rebuilt randonneur bike for longer distance commuting, and (loaded) touring. The bike was probably built somewhere between 1982 and before 1989 with parts indicating a 1985 date.
Frame:
Batavus Randonneur GL. Reynolds 531ST, size 64cm
Fork/Headset:
Reynolds 531 fork with IRD Double Roller Drive threaded headset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Modified Specialites TA 'Cyclotouriste' with vintage tandem bashguard
Pedals:
MKS Urban platform EZY Superior with half-clips
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
52/42/26T chainring with SRAM PG-990 9-speed 11-34T cassette. KMC x9 EcoProTeq chain
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Sachs Huret New Success Touring front and rear with Rivendell 'Silver Shifter'
Saddle/Seatpost:
Lepper Tourer Honey saddle with vintage SR seatpost
Brakes:
Front: Dia-Compe 980 (new) cantilevers with KoolStop dual compound thinlines
Rear: Tektro CR710 cantilever with KoolStop dual compound pads
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
36H H Plus Son TB14 rim with SP dynamo hub and Schindelhauer/Continental Grand Prix Urban 35-622 tyres
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
36H H Plus Son TB14 rim with SunXCD high flange cassette hub and Schindelhauer/Continental Grand Prix Urban 35-622 tyres
Accessories:
Weinmann 'Inoxydable' stainless steel fenders, Velo Orange Campeur front rack, B+M IQ-X front light and B+M Secula Plus fender mounted rear light. Spurcycle bell, TimTas Rek front rando bag and Carradice Super-C rear saddle bag.
More Info:
Build thread: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1134764-batavus-randonneur-gl-project.html
Added by JaccoW. Last updated about 5 years ago.
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