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Pro Elite is truly for the Elite. HEAD’s Carbon C1 frame makes this light weight bike ideal for racing or a hard day on the trails. Rock Shox SID Team fork, keeps this bike riding like a dream while Shimano’s XTR 27 speed drive train with XTR Rapid Fire shifter will make mountains seem like mole hills. Dependable Avid Elixir CR hydraulic brakes are sure to bring this machine to a stop.

The Elite is made to go over and through any terrain put in front of it. The light Carbon race frame is backed by some of the best components in mountain biking including Hayes carbon disc brakes, Rock Shox Recon race fork, and Shimano XTR 27 speed drive train. This package is great for racing or cross-country rides.

The iF Reach DC is a pedal assisted electric bike featuring the award winning Reach frame with iF (Integrated Folding) Technology, allowing it to fold into a compact package for convenient storage and transportation. In keeping with the racing heritage of the Reach, much effort has been made to keep the weight low and the steering precise. The electric motor is housed near the bottom bracket rather than the wheel hubs, which allows for a direct transfer of power and a more nimble ride compared with other electric bike configurations.

Ideal for city commuting, the IF Reach DC pedal-assisted electric bike will get you from point A to point B in comfort and style. The IF Reach DS is equipped with Pacific's innovative Integrated Folding (IF) technology, which allows you to fold the Reach frame into a compact package for convenient storage and transportation. As a result, you can ride the bike to work, fold it up, and store it in a corner of your office, or you can ride several miles to the subway stop and take the train the rest of the way. The IF Reach DC is perfect for RVers, college students, city commuters, and anyone else looking for a fun and easy way to get out and about.

The IF Reach DC also includes a whisper-quiet brushless motor with a pedal assist feature, so you can cruise up steep hills without taxing your legs to the limit. Other features include an eight-speed thumb-shifting system, a 24-volt lithium-ion battery, and a double-leg central kickstand.

The IF Reach DC folds compactly, making it easy to carry in a car or on a subway.

Specifications:

• Frame: Pacific 08 Reach AL7005 with IF folding mechanism
• Fork: Pacific 08 Reach AL7005 trailing link suspension
• Color: Black/silver
• Drive train: Microshift 8-speed with thumb shifter
• Wheels: 20 inches (451) Alex VP-15F with alloy hubs
• Motor: Brushless, 24-volt, 400 watts
• Battery: Lithium-ion, 24-volt, 9 Ah
• Charger: 100-volt AC input/24-volt DC output, 2A, charging time of 3 to 5 hours
• Controller: Integrated, with torque sensor
• Accessory: Double-leg central kickstand
• Optional: Fenders

About Pacific Cycles
Pacific sees its company as not just a bicycle factory but also an international designer workshop. With a staff of 100 people--including 20 engineers--Pacific's primary goal is to foster long-term relationships with its customers. The company invites customers bring in new ideas so it can help bring their bicycle dreams and visions to life. In the process, Pacific has honed its unique business strategy to provide a powerful R&D platform for more than 40 renowned brands worldwide and a factory that specializes in quality, high-end products for niche markets. Pacific Cycles is headquartered in Taiwan.

Equipped with a state-of-the-art frame, topnotch components, and an innovative design, the Cadillac ERT-2 Elite series road bike is truly in a league of its own. The Dedacciai frame features the company's EM2 tubing, a high-quality aluminum/carbon fiber combination--often referred to as a "third metal"--that's stronger than traditional rides and approximates the rigidity of soft steel. At the same time, the frame is three times lighter than most aluminum frames, making it ideal for longer and more challenging courses. The frame also incorporates Kevlar fibers into specific regions, adding a special resistance to sudden stress and the ability to absorb vibrations. Complementing the frame is a Reynolds Ouzo Pro carbon fiber fork--the choice fork of pro cycling teams worldwide. Reynolds' proprietary one-piece manufacturing process spreads 100-percent carbon material throughout the crown to deliver unrivaled strength while weighing very little, with the ability to turn even the hardest riding into a comfortable cruise. The fork also features an exclusive vibration minimizing system that significantly reduces the hard road vibration normally transmitted to the rider.

Also along for the ride are the FSA K-Wing handlebars, which feature continuous carbon/Kevlar composite construction. The next-generation design permits you to alter your hand positions for a variety of riding styles and terrains. The carbon fiber also absorbs much of the road shock for even more comfort and stability. And as you'd expect from Cadillac, every component is of the highest quality, including the seat post and saddle. The professional racing-level Deda Elementi Blackstick carbon fiber seat post is extremely lightweight and minimizes any and all vibrations. Mounted on the seat post is a comfortable, high-end Velo Carbon saddle with hollow titanium rails.

Finally, the ERT-2 is loaded with Shimano Ultegra shifting and braking components. The front and rear derailleur are Shimano Ultegra 6600s, known for their reliability, strength, rigidity. More significantly, the 6600s create a sharp, precise shift that's fast and smooth even from low to high gear. The 10-gear Ultegra shifters, meanwhile, feature a narrow cradle-style perch that welcomes a high-on-the-hood riding style and accommodates all sizes of hands. The robust internal mechanism provides the same level response as Dura Ace shifters, with an ergonomic shift stroke movement. Add in such features as a FSA carbon fiber crankset, a quick-stopping dual-pivot brake design, a Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheel set, and Shimano Ultegra clipless pedals and you have an elite road bike for commuting or cruising. All this in a frame that weighs only 17 pounds (without the pedals).

The bike offers the following wheel sizes: 46 cm (for riders between 5' 0" and 5' 5"), 49 cm (for riders between 5' 3" and 5' 7"), 51 cm (for riders between 5' 5" and 5' 9"), 54 cm (for riders between 5' 7" and 5' 11"), and 57 cm (for riders between 5' 10" and 6' 3"). The ERT-2 carries a lifetime warranty on the frame and a one-year warranty on parts.

Amazon.com Bicycle Buying Guide
Finding the Right Bike
To really enjoy cycling, it's important to find a bicycle that works for you. Here are some things to keep in mind when you're in the market for a new bike:

The Right Ride
In general, bikes are broken down into three major categories:

• Road and Racing Bikes--As a general rule, road and racing are built for speed and longer distances on paved surfaces. Thinner tires, lightweight 29-inch (700c) wheels and drop bars that allow for a more aerodynamic position are the norm. Most road bikes, regardless of price, offer many gears for tackling both hilly and flat terrain.
• Mountain Bikes--With their larger tires, hill-friendly gearing and upright position, mountain bikes are very popular for all types of riding, both on pavement and off. Mountain bikes that are designed specifically for rugged trail use typically feature a suspension fork. Some may have rear suspension, as well. A quick change of the tires on any mountain bike--even one that you use regularly on trails--adds to its versatility and makes it a worthy street machine.
• Comfort/Cruiser Bikes--For tooling around on bike paths, light trails, or for cruising a quiet beach-side lane, comfort/cruiser bikes are the ticket. With a super-relaxed riding position, padded seats, and limited or no gearing, these bikes are made for enjoying the scenery and having fun with the family.

The Right Price
A bike's price boils down to three essentials: frame materials, bike weight, and component quality and durability.

• Entry-level--You'll find a wide range of comfort and cruiser bikes in this category, as well as some lower-end mountain bikes and road bikes. Most will have steel frames and components that are designed to last for several years with frequent use.
• Mid-range--Bikes in this range may feature a lighter aluminum frame with mid-range components that keep performing after miles of use. If you're looking for a quality bike that is relatively lightweight and will stand up to abuse, this is the "sweet spot." Most serious commuter and touring bikes fall into this category, as do mid-range mountain bikes with a decent front suspension.
• High-end--Racers and serious enthusiasts who expect lightweight, high-performance components will want to stick to this category. For road bikes, exotic frame materials (carbon fiber, titanium) and ultra-lightweight components can add thousands to the price tag. Mountain bikes in this class often feature advanced front and rear suspension technology, as well as components designed to handle lots of rugged trail action.

The Right Size
Fit is crucial for comfort, control, and proper power and endurance on a bike. Here are some basic bike fit tips:

• Stand-over Height--To find out if a bike's overall height fits your body, measure your inseam. Next, determine how much clearance you'll need between your crotch and the top tube of the bike. For a mountain bike, you'll want three to five inches of clearance. A road bike should offer between one and two inches of clearance, while a commuter bike should have two to four inches. Compare the stand-over height for a given bike to your measurements (inseam + clearance) to determine the right bike height.
• Top Tube Length--You can measure your torso to get a good estimate of proper top tube length. First, make a fist and extend your arm. Measure from the center of your fist to the end of your collarbone (the part that intersects your shoulder). Next, measure your torso by placing a book against your crotch with the spine facing up. Measure from the spine to the bottom of your throat (the spot between your collarbones). Finally, add the two measurements (arm length + torso length), divide the number in half and subtract six inches. This is your approximate top tube length. Compare this number to a bike's posted top tube length. You can allow for about two inches longer or shorter, as most bikes can be adjusted via stem length/height and saddle fore/aft position to make fine adjustments to the fit.
• Bikes for Women--Proportionally, women tend to have a shorter torso and longer legs than men. Bike makers design women's bikes that offer a shorter top tube and many comfort/cruiser bikes built for women may also provide more stand-over clearance.

The Right Accessories
When you make a bike purchase, don't forget these crucial add-ons:

• Helmet (this is a must!)
• Seat pack
• Lock
• Hydration pack, or water bottles and bottle cages
• Spare tubes
• Portable bike pump
• Gloves

Bike is really made by Kent Bicycles (Who???) and rebadged and marked up in true GM fashion. For the price of this bike you can get full carbon and Dura Ace from a reputable brand from your local bike shop.

With a price tag like this you're probably thinking you should go with a more well know bike name like Cannondale or Specialize. But you will be paying for the same high quality parts including Shimano Ultegra shifters and derailleurs, Mavic wheels, FSA Carbon handlebars and Deda carbon seats and forks. I did some comparison before purchasing this bike and realized that the high quality Shimano Ultegra parts that are all over this bike is the same on any of the other bikes for more money. All parts including the carbon seat post can be found on other top quality bikes. If you are not a bike nut and you simply want to get a bike without going to a bike shop for the spandex wearing bike dudes to blur your vision with bike BS then get this bike. It comes in a box almost completely assembled. You only need to attach the front wheel and be on your way. What's better than doing it yourself even if you only have to do 5% of the work.

Make no mistake this is a top quality road bike and you are sure to turn heads with the Cadillac name on a super good looking bike. The best part you may find your self in a 30,000 bike-a-thon being the only one riding one of these...sweet.

I have had this bike for over 4 months, I have ridden it for just over 1200 miles since I got it and it performs superbly. Very light and very fast. The only thing I would change on this bike is the saddle, and I have changed it for a more comfortable gel saddle for long distance century riding.

Amazon.com Product Description Equally at home in road races, rough criteriums, and casual century rides, the Van Dessel Kermis road bike is a must for the demanding professional rider. The bike was named after the Pro Kermesse Circuit of Belgium and northern France--Kermis is Flemish for Kermesse--and pays tribute to some of the most grueling and punishing terrain known to cycling. As a result, the Kermis can handle it all: cobblestone alleys, tight corners, narrow streets, and speeds that never dip below 30 miles per hour.

Design-wise, the Kermis is offered in a size range of 46 to 63 cm (see sizing chart below) and is built around Columbus's highest-end Airplane main triangle frame, with aero carbon seat stays, carbon chain stays, and a full carbon fork. The elite frame and construction makes this a true purebred racing and long-mile road brake. Other components include Shimano Ultegra 10-speed shifters; a Ritchey Pro handlebar, stem, and seat post; an FSA RD200 spoke wheel set; and Hutchinson Fusion Comp 700 x 23c tires. Add it all up and you have a bike that dominated the 2005 racing season for the Louis Garmeau Elite team and won the 2005 Arizona State Pro/1/2 Road Race Championship.

Specifications:

• Build: Ultegra Pro Build
• Frame: Columbus Airplane w/ carbon rear triangle
• Fork: Alpha Q SUB3
• Shifters: Shimano Ultegra 10spd
• Head Set: Cane Creek IS2
• HandleBars: Ritchey Pro
• Stem: Ritchey Pro
• Seat Post: Ritchey Pro
• Saddle: Van Dessel Carbon injected base w/ Ti rails
• Cranks: Shimano Ultegra 10spd
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano Ultegra 10spd
• Front Deraileur: Shimano Ultegra 10spd
• Rear Deraileur: Shimano Ultegra 10spd
• Brakes: Shimano Ultegra 10spd
• Cassete: Shimano Ultegra 10spd
• Tires: Hutchinson Fusion
• Wheels: FSA RD200

Amazon.com Bicycle Buying Guide
Finding the Right Bike
To really enjoy cycling, it's important to find a bicycle that works for you. Here are some things to keep in mind when you're in the market for a new bike:

The Right Ride
In general, bikes are broken down into three major categories:

• Road and Racing Bikes--As a general rule, road and racing are built for speed and longer distances on paved surfaces. Thinner tires, lightweight 29-inch (700c) wheels and drop bars that allow for a more aerodynamic position are the norm. Most road bikes, regardless of price, offer many gears for tackling both hilly and flat terrain.
• Mountain Bikes--With their larger tires, hill-friendly gearing and upright position, mountain bikes are very popular for all types of riding, both on pavement and off. Mountain bikes that are designed specifically for rugged trail use typically feature a suspension fork. Some may have rear suspension, as well. A quick change of the tires on any mountain bike--even one that you use regularly on trails--adds to its versatility and makes it a worthy street machine.
• Comfort/Cruiser Bikes--For tooling around on bike paths, light trails, or for cruising a quiet beach-side lane, comfort/cruiser bikes are the ticket. With a super-relaxed riding position, padded seats, and limited or no gearing, these bikes are made for enjoying the scenery and having fun with the family.

The Right Price
A bike's price boils down to three essentials: frame materials, bike weight, and component quality and durability.

• Entry-level--You'll find a wide range of comfort and cruiser bikes in this category, as well as some lower-end mountain bikes and road bikes. Most will have steel frames and components that are designed to last for several years with frequent use.
• Mid-range--Bikes in this range may feature a lighter aluminum frame with mid-range components that keep performing after miles of use. If you're looking for a quality bike that is relatively lightweight and will stand up to abuse, this is the "sweet spot." Most serious commuter and touring bikes fall into this category, as do mid-range mountain bikes with a decent front suspension.
• High-end--Racers and serious enthusiasts who expect lightweight, high-performance components will want to stick to this category. For road bikes, exotic frame materials (carbon fiber, titanium) and ultra-lightweight components can add thousands to the price tag. Mountain bikes in this class often feature advanced front and rear suspension technology, as well as components designed to handle lots of rugged trail action.

The Right Size
Fit is crucial for comfort, control, and proper power and endurance on a bike. Here are some basic bike fit tips:

• Stand-over Height--To find out if a bike's overall height fits your body, measure your inseam. Next, determine how much clearance you'll need between your crotch and the top tube of the bike. For a mountain bike, you'll want three to five inches of clearance. A road bike should offer between one and two inches of clearance, while a commuter bike should have two to four inches. Compare the stand-over height for a given bike to your measurements (inseam + clearance) to determine the right bike height.
• Top Tube Length--You can measure your torso to get a good estimate of proper top tube length. First, make a fist and extend your arm. Measure from the center of your fist to the end of your collarbone (the part that intersects your shoulder). Next, measure your torso by placing a book against your crotch with the spine facing up. Measure from the spine to the bottom of your throat (the spot between your collarbones). Finally, add the two measurements (arm length + torso length), divide the number in half and subtract six inches. This is your approximate top tube length. Compare this number to a bike's posted top tube length. You can allow for about two inches longer or shorter, as most bikes can be adjusted via stem length/height and saddle fore/aft position to make fine adjustments to the fit.
• Bikes for Women--Proportionally, women tend to have a shorter torso and longer legs than men. Bike makers design women's bikes that offer a shorter top tube and many comfort/cruiser bikes built for women may also provide more stand-over clearance.

The Right Accessories
When you make a bike purchase, don't forget these crucial add-ons:

• Helmet (this is a must!)
• Seat pack
• Lock
• Hydration pack, or water bottles and bottle cages
• Spare tubes
• Portable bike pump
• Gloves

Size	*Seat Tube	**Top Tube	Head Tube	Head Angle	Seat Angle	Chainstay	BB drop	Wheelbase
46	45	49.5	9.8	71.5	74.5	40.5	7	94.4
48	46.5	52	9.8	72	74.5	40.5	7	96.6
50	48.5	53.5	9.8	72.5	74	40.5	7	97.3
52	50.5	54.5	11.3	72.5	73	40.5	7	97.4
54	52.5	55.5	12.5	73	73	40.5	7	97.9
56	54.5	56.5	14.5	73	73	40.5	7	98.9
58	56.5	58	16.5	73	73	40.5	7	100.4
60	58.5	59.5	18.5	73	73	40.5	7	101.7
63	61	62	20.1	73	73	40.5	7	104.5
* Seat tube measurement is from the center of the bottom bracket to the top of the top tube.
** All top tubes are effective top tube length (measured horizontally c-c).

all those reviews were written w/in a 5 day period??? Be careful and due your own DD.

i have been riding since 1973. i bought a van dessel 2 years ago on a former national team members recomendation. i was so impressed i now own two, and am looking to buy a track bike also. i am over 200 lbs and find the van dessel stiff for sprints and climbs, it tracks like it is on rails, and is not real harsh as i just did a century in vt. on my van dessel. best of all is the price, and an owner who stands behind the products that he also races. van dessel is a great bike and company. you will not be disappointed riding one... :)

I have the older model of the Van Dessel road bike and I love it! It's very light, it handles well, and it's still comfortable after 4+ hours in the saddle. It's also kind of fun to have a bike that's different from all the treks and bianchis out there!

I have raced and trained on this bike for over a year and it has been great. Very responsive and stiff, yet still comfortable over the longer rides. It is speced very nicely while still being affordable, and has exceeded my expectations for a bike in that price range.

I have been riding the older brother to the Kermis, the Campitello, for four years, and must sing this frame's praises. After riding a Trek 5500, a CAAD 7, I had the name brands, but with the Van Dessel, I have had great durablity and speed. The frame is strong and has a great feel with the carbon seat stays -- making is a comfy and responsive ride for the long days in the saddle or for the sprints out of the corners at the races. I like my century rides at 18 mph+, and this frame absorbs the shocks of that much road.

The bike is made by true cyclist, and the intimate relationship of maker to machine and his connection to the sport can be felt in the design. I am truly impressed with this bike.

This bike makes me want to get up in the morning.