The Simple, Country Life
Van Dessel tenders "all-purpose and performance" in one, single speed

DOVER, N.J. (October 25, 2005) As bikes get more complicated and more expensive, sometimes you simply need a breath of fresh air and a step back from the newest components and lightest materials. Enter Van Dessel's Country Road Bob single-speed, do-it-all bike. Taking its name from the unpaved back roads of Colorado, all of which are named "Country Road #," the Country Road Bob is a refreshing change of pace from the technological craziness that has invaded so much of cycling.

Originally designed as a winter training bike for nasty weather and fixed-gear training, the Country Road Bob has become the answer for the rider who's looking for a winter training single-speed, a fixed-gear for commuting, or even a single-speed cyclo-cross bike.

Made of no-frills aluminum, the Country Road Bob was designed with the words "comfortable" and "indestructible" in mind. Mated to Van Dessel's own VDS XXXX carbon fork, and combined with track dropouts (with a removable derailleur hanger) and cantilever brakes, the CRB can handle whatever terrain you throw at it whether on road or off. Add in a group of what can only be described as sensible components: Ritchey bars and stem, Tektro cantilever brakes and Van Dessel's own single-speed wheel set--all of which can be had for $899, and it becomes easy to see why the Country Road Bob has become such a popular bike with a multitude of cyclists.

Look for the Country Road Bob in the "Fresh Produce" section of bike Magazine's December issue.

New this season, the Country Road Bob has ridden its way to a new location atop the podium. Under elite riders like Jame Carney, Joe Saling and Alex Andel, the Country Road Bob has already picked up more than a couple wins this season, showcasing just how versatile this frame is. Asphalt or mud, to the finish line or to the grocery store, this bike is at home in practically any terrain, serving any purpose.

Ride inspired since 2000, Van Dessel Cycles is dedicated to maximizing performance, function, and dependability in every Van Dessel bike.Van Dessel's 2006 line of bikes debuts at www.vandesselsports.com and features the carbon Solstice road bike, the ultra-light aerodynamic TT/Tri Project WR, the full-suspension Buzz Bomb FS and the single-speed Country Road Bob. Determined to build up the sport from its grassroots, Van Dessel believes in promoting cycling through talented, results-oriented athletes. Look for Van Dessel Cycles beneath teams like Louis Garneau, Colavita New England, UC Davis and the Iraq Junior National Team. To see Van Dessel bikes up close, find a dealer at www.vandesselsports.com.