Mid 80s Batavus Professional frameset in teampaint. I picked it up as full bike. Its previous owner told me it started its live in competition. After it was retired from racing this roadframe had been used on the track(!) for a couple of years. Particular track-typical scratches on the seatstays kind off confirm this. When I picked it up it was equipped with parts donated by most likely a 70s low end Raleigh. No idea why and I couldn't get an explanation for it, but what I did know for sure immediately was the parts would have to fly a la minute when home.

The frame has no tubing decal. Around that time Professionals could be had with Reynolds 531C, Reynolds 531P, Columbus SL or Columbus SP. SLX came little later. SP was mostly used with larger frames. I do not feel spiral shaped butting under inside the steerer (SL), so I think most likely 531C or 531P is used for this frame. Lugs are like with Gazelle Bocama Super Professional long point.

Dropouts supplied by Campagnolo, bracket -I think- by Dardanne and fork crown by Cinelli.

Other features:

- yellow pin striping 

- chromed driveside chainstay

- braze on for race number