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BatavusFinez
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Algupära
The Finez has been Batavus's prestige city bike for over a decade, engineered in Heerenveen and developed in partnership with TU Delft's Industrial Design faculty to deliver an unusually stable, forgiving ride. The project tested dozens of frame geometries to optimise weight distribution — resulting in a bike that tracks confidently while heavily loaded. In 2020 the Dutch RAI Association named it Bicycle of the Year, validating its premium positioning in the Dutch city-bike market.
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Tehnilised andmed
- Raam
- Aluminium 700c frame; geometry co-developed with TU Delft for optimised weight distribution and cornering stability; available in low-step and diamond variants
- Kahvel
- Suspension fork (standard Finez city variant)
- Jõuülekanne
- Shimano Nexus 7-speed internal gear hub (244% range); chain drive with full chainguard; hub dynamo integrated in front wheel for lighting
- Pidurid
- Hydraulic disc brakes front and rear — strong, all-weather stopping power requiring minimal maintenance
- Rattad
- 28-inch (700c / 622 mm); 42 mm tyre clearance; Finez N7 variant: 42 mm tires
- Sadul
- Suspension seatpost (standard); adjustable stem for fit
- Geomeetria
- Upright Dutch city geometry; adjustable stem; suitable for front and rear child seat; designed for commuting and everyday city use
- Kaal
- 18.7 kg (standard Finez suspension variant); Finez N7 (rigid fork): ~20 kg; Finez Exclusive 2023: ~20.4 kg
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Verdikt
+Tugevused
- TU Delft–optimised frame geometry gives genuinely superior cornering stability, especially loaded
- Hydraulic disc brakes provide consistent, powerful stopping in all weather — a significant upgrade over rollerbrakes
- Suspension fork + suspension seatpost together isolate the rider from urban surface noise effectively
−Nõrkused
- At ~18-20 kg, the Finez is heavy for a non-cargo city bike, making it cumbersome to carry or lift
- Premium price point (Exclusive models above €1,000) puts it out of reach for budget commuters
- The Finez PT electric range adds significant cost and weight beyond the already-heavy base model
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Sildid
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