Renaissance Bicycles has teamed up with the good folks at 4th Floor Distribution to offer an expanded line-up of Batavus bicycles to the U.S. market.

We’ve already made a few models available via the website, with plenty more to come.  We are especially excited about the two bikes specifically made for our North American market:

• The Frysland — A lightweight city bike with the classic european style.  5-speed SRAM drivetrain, full fenders and chainguard, and sealed drum brakes for all-weather ridability.  Available as a classic diamond frame or a step-through model.
• The Breukelen — An upright city bike with 7 internal gears for a swift ride.  It has an elegant and simplistic design with sensible features: Dynamo hub for lighting, puncture resistant tires, integrated lock, and alloy rear rack.

We’ve seen a serious spike in interest for these bikes as more Americans consider the bicycle as a practical form of transportation.  After all, we’ve seen plenty of evidence that a bike is simply the ultimate form of efficient transportation.

Just let us know if you are interested in bringing a little bit of the Dutch into your home.