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On test: Van Dessel Gin & Trombones, October 17, 2008

The Van Dessel Gin & Trombones
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Van Dessel drapes the Gin & Trombones
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The frame itself is similarly all business
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When Van Dessel says 'Extra Light'
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The teardrop-shape down tube
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A neatly applied gusset helps reinforce the head tube area.
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Van Dessel opts for a truly integrated headset
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Our particular tester was a prototype frame
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The resilient ride of the thin-walled front triangle
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Van Dessel probably could have made the frame a bit lighter
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The chain stays are relatively tall for rigidity
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A small loop on the seat stay wishbone
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The aluminum dropouts are aggressively machined
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The top of the monostay is fitted with a stout housing stop
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Our tester arrived as a bare frame and crankset
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FSA is standing heavily behind the BB30 standard
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The FSA SL-K Light BB30 crankset
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The SRAM Rival group is fast becoming one of our favorites
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Our Rival rear derailleur never complained
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We've tested the Challenge Grifo 32 tubulars before
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The TRP CR950 cantilevers
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We went with an aluminum Deda Newton 31.8 handlebar
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As the name suggests, Arundel's Gecko Tape
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Serfas made its name with comfort saddles
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What's with the Gin & Trombones name?
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