Van Dessel Country Road Bob — SINGLE SPEED 1 x 1 2020
2020 Road
Estimate price |
1,499$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 650b -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Country Road Bob
Suspension Fork
Country Road Bob w/eyelets
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
Shimano Freewheel 20t
Crank
Cold Forged Alloy 38t
Bottom Bracket
FSA PF30
Chain
KMX Z
Wheels
Rims
WTB i23 650x47
Tires
WTB Byway 650bx47
Brakes
Brakes
TRP Hylex
Disk Rotors
TRP T-25 140mm Center-Loc
Cockpit
Stem
FSA Omega
Handlebar
FSA Omega
Headset
FSA ZS44
Seat
Saddle
Van Dessel
Seatpost
FSA Gossamer
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 50cm | 53cm | 56cm | 59cm | 62cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.39 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.43 mm |
| Front Center | 582 mm | 600 mm | 607 mm | 627 mm | 656 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 89 mm | 74 mm | 49 mm | 41 mm | 47 mm |
| Stack | 491 mm | 527 mm | 560 mm | 590 mm | 611 mm |
| Reach | 353 mm | 377 mm | 382 mm | 398 mm | 427 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 495 mm | 530 mm | 555 mm | 580 mm | 615 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 480 mm | 510 mm | 540 mm | 570 mm | 600 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 71 ° | 72 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 120 mm | 150 mm | 180 mm | 200 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 994 mm | 1015 mm | 1040 mm | 1065 mm | 1087 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 730 mm | 765 mm | 796 mm | 825 mm | 845 mm |
| Wheels | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 |
Model Overview
Country Road Bob — SINGLE SPEED 1 x 1 is part of the Vandessel Country model. Van Dessel released 3 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2020, by clicking on this link.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Gravel bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Gravel bike you should know that the average price is 2462$. However, even though the average price of a Gravel bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
At the moment of the release date, Van Dessel Country Road Bob — SINGLE SPEED 1 x 1 price was 1499$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Country Road Bob — SINGLE SPEED 1 x 1 price is 64.24% smaller than the average cost of a Gravel bike.
Country Road Bob — SINGLE SPEED 1 x 1 components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Country Road Bob — SINGLE SPEED 1 x 1 model has aluminum wheels. The 650b wheels are very similar to 700c, with a slight difference in diameter. However, if you want higher speeds, you should look for a bike with 700c wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Van Dessel Country Road Bob — SINGLE SPEED 1 x 1 is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.