I've seen a few Van Dessels in the local 'cross circuit. Definitely let us know how yours does!
Welcome guest, is this your first visit? Click the "Create Account" button now to join.
Results 1 to 11 of 11
Thread: First cross bike!
Hybrid View
-
10-04-2007, 07:23 PM #1
Ride your ride.
- Join Date
- May 2006
- Location
- Md suburbs of Wash. DC
- Posts
- 2,131
"How about if we all just try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter. Ride like the cars are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room. This should cover everything, unless you are a complete sociopath."
David Desautels, in a letter to velonews.com
Random babblings and some stuff to look at.
-
10-04-2007, 08:33 PM #2
Registered User
- Join Date
- Jul 2006
- Location
- Mt. Shasta, CA
- Posts
- 7
Thanks for the encouragement. If it weren't for my little kid cheering section, I probably would avoid the race scene altogether - so it's kind of a big deal for me to commit to this. I had narrowed the frame choices down to the Javelin Primitivo, Van Dessel G&T, and the Van Dessel Hole Shot. I opted for the "budget" frame and with the savings I was able to justify upgrading a bit on some of the components. The short-reach shifters (Shimano R600) are a dream come true: braking while in the drops - what a concept!
I love reading everyone's race reports; keep them coming.
-
10-05-2007, 04:58 AM #3
Homegrown
- Join Date
- May 2006
- Location
- Suburban MA and Western ME
- Posts
- 1,815
Great looking bike, and good for you for getting into racing! I don't have my own cheering section at the races, but what you will find is that the spectators will cheer for everyone, and it really does make a difference! And your children will LOVE it!
Good luck, and be sure to post a report after your first race!
SheFly"Well behaved women rarely make history." including me!
http://twoadventures.blogspot.com
-
10-05-2007, 07:46 AM #4
Registered User
- Join Date
- Aug 2002
- Location
- Cape Cod, MA
- Posts
- 414
Very cool-looking bike! Have fun in your first race and give us a full report (with pictures!)
Linda
-
10-05-2007, 07:52 AM #5
Registered User
- Join Date
- Jun 2006
- Location
- S. Dak.
- Posts
- 488
A very rich looking bike. Enjoy and do tell us about your race experiences.
-
10-05-2007, 10:41 AM #6
I'm riding! I'm riding!
- Join Date
- Jun 2007
- Location
- Maynard, MA
- Posts
- 145
That thing is ILL.
Congratulations. And tell us how your races go.
-
10-06-2007, 03:12 PM #7
Registered User
- Join Date
- Jul 2007
- Location
- Florida
- Posts
- 44
Great bike! Have fun with it!
Reply With Quote
