174.79 MPH Fred Rompelberg

Even the cycle experts from the Netherlands come to Utah when they want to show off. And it's not about collecting salt.

 

 

Lots of info on the web about Fred Rompelberg. Including his own web page. Let talk about his bike:

 

 

 



This bike was designed by Dave Tesch in Southern California (San Diego) for about 12 grand. The gearing was designed primarily by the COOK brothers and features a 70 and 60 tooth chainring. Again the bike uses small wheels (18") most likely because the bicycle wheels were not as strong as the motorcycle wheels. The rider weight was 170lbs

 

Yes YR really cool there super racer. We will challenge you on the race track soon enough, we won't be needing a pace car. Nice long BMX nuff said.

Oh see the video below of Fred Rompelberg ripping up the salt flats.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5wmkXu_v2k