[CR] Vitus framed Van Haelen

(Example: Framebuilding:Tubing)

Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 08:34:58 -0800
From: "Doug Nash" <dougnash0@gmail.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR] Vitus framed Van Haelen


Hello CR members, I am new to this arena and am very impressed by the wealth of knowledge and experience. I recently acquired a Vitus 778 framed bike that has a steering post decal that declares itself to be a Van Haelen by Lorris Cycles. It was somewhat damaged and had a few shimano bits installed but still has a Stronglight 99 triple crank and Sachs Huret DR's. I have made further shimano indiscretions to it in order to decide its worthiness and so far it is proving to be a sweet little ride. Does anyone know about Lorris Cycles? This is obviously not a high end race piece but still worthy of preservation in some format. Any information would be appreciated.

Doug Nash
Bowen Island
BC., Canada