Anyone have experience with Van Dessel?
11-26-03 | 04:05 PM
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Anyone have experience with Van Dessel?
I was thinking about building a set of wheels using their hubs, but might just buy a set of their pre-built wheels.
Anyone have any experience with their pre-built stuff? I'm looking for first hand info about the strength, durability, etc.
Thanks,
PJBAZ
Anyone have any experience with their pre-built stuff? I'm looking for first hand info about the strength, durability, etc.
Thanks,
PJBAZ
Last edited by pjbaz; 11-26-03 at 04:14 PM.
11-26-03 | 04:41 PM
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From: colorado springs, co
Bikes: surly steamroller, gios pista, van dessel country road bob, matsuri "the track", vicious cycles SS motivator, somec pursuit, allegro track, ground up custom track
i just ordered the hubs today for my country road bob
11-26-03 | 08:24 PM
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Thanks, I did a search before I posted but sisn't see much about first-hand experiences. There's a dealer about a half hour away from me so after the Holiday I'm going to call and see if they might have a set in the store.
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11-30-03 | 07:38 AM
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Check out the "rear spacing - in or out?" thread. A guy in there was super happy with his VD wheels. I just got my rear wheel, but am waiting on other parts before I can ride the fixie.
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11-30-03 | 11:23 PM
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I had them on a country road bob I rode for a season. they worked well enough for me, the hubs are much smoother than I expected. the wheels built with the vd rims were just a bit heavy if I recall but overall Ive got no complaints, in fact Ill probl be buying a set for my crosscheck this week, either the hubs or the wheelset, yet to decide.
