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BatavusFonk
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Algupära
The Fonk appeared in Batavus's line-up as a pragmatic Dutch city bike built for everyday commuters who want reliability without complexity. Designed in Heerenveen, Netherlands, it carries the brand's 120-year tradition of low-maintenance urban transport. The Fonk 7 became the mainstream mid-range offering, with roller brakes, hub gears, and dynamo lighting all standard.
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Tehnilised andmed
- Raam
- Aluminium (HIGH Aluminium designation); rigid aluminium fork; available in low-step and diamond shapes; sizes S(48cm)–XXL(65cm)
- Kahvel
- Batavus Rigid Alu Fork Fonk — aluminium, rigid, painted in frame colour
- Jõuülekanne
- Shimano Nexus 7-speed internal gear hub (244% range); KMC 610EPT chain; ICF crankset; Shimano Gripshift Nexus SL-C3000-7 twist shifter
- Pidurid
- Shimano Rollerbrake RC 3000 FB (front) and Shimano Rollerbrake BR-C3001-R (rear) — low-maintenance, all-weather roller brakes
- Rattad
- 28-inch (700c / 622 mm); Rodi ALLOY 6063 36H double-walled aluminium rims, black
- Rehvid
- Schwalbe Big Ben 40-622 (40 mm width)
- Rooliplokk
- Batavus Riser Bar (25.4 mm, 26 mm rise, 33° backsweep); Westphal 448WlO grips 122/92 mm
- Sadul
- Selle Royal City WAVE 8214 DC; Zoom non-suspension seatpost
- Geomeetria
- Upright Dutch city geometry; relaxed riding position; MIK rear rack system (25 kg capacity); suitable for rider weight up to 130 kg
- Kaal
- ~18 kg (Fonk 7 variant)
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Verdikt
+Tugevused
- Shimano Nexus 7 + Rollerbrakes require almost no maintenance and last years in daily commute use
- Upright geometry and wide 40 mm tires give a comfortable, confidence-inspiring ride on varied urban surfaces
- Integrated dynamo lighting and MIK rack system make it a genuinely self-contained commuter out of the box
−Nõrkused
- At ~18 kg it is heavier than sportier alternatives — not ideal for mixed bike/transit commutes or carrying upstairs
- Non-suspension seatpost means rough cobblestones transmit fully to the rider
- Three-speed versions (Fonk 3) are very limiting on hilly terrain
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Sildid
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