Hello, I want to introduce myself to all Vassago riders and the legions of prospective Vassago riders (that was for the investors.) My name is Kris Fowler, founder of Vassago Cycles.
I have been going over in my head the best way to announce the current state of Vassago officially. In the end, I think straight forward honesty is best. So here goes.
Two years ago my 3 year old, and youngest daughter, was diagnosed with a rare and terminal cancer. Over the past two years I have become less and less involved with Vassago as business grows busier everyday, but with the help of a few great people we have managed to keep up with demand.
We have reached a point where my daughter will receive her 5th surgery this year and then spend 5 months in a hospital "clean room" where I have decided to stay with her and hand over my other "baby", Vassago Cycles, to the hands of trusted friends and family.
While I will not be involved in the company, I want to make it clear that Vassago Cycles IS STILL IN BUSINESS, but will simply be running on a skeleton crew for the next few months.
The 100s of frames scheduled to arrive this year will ship on time, all pre-orders are on schedule, and all new model designs are still moving forward in production. However, the transition of employees and lack of my "omnipresent" involvement (I just call it being detail oriented) will definitely cause some "growing pains."
This may mean slower returned phone calls or emails and slower shipping, and we ask for your patience ahead of time. Rest assured, our product, customer service and warranty support will remain unaffected through this transition.
We appreciate in advance your understanding. Enjoy the ride!
Congratulations to Vassago team rider Ben Shockey. He finished the Trans Iowa 9th over all, and was the second rider in the history of humans to finish on a fixed bike. Technically, he was also the first to finish the race on a fixed Fisticuff too!
This page last updated on Thursday, April 30, 2009
Win an '09 Fisticuff at Trans Iowa v5
Quite possibly the perfect race to showcase our new Fisticuff, the Trans Iowa v5 will be held this weekend from May 2nd and 3rd. Vassago riders Dave Nice and Ben Shockey will be flying the colors out there. Since they are not eligible to win the Fisticuff frameset being offered as a prize, your chances just improved! We will make sure to post the winner here when we get word. Good luck!
This page last updated on Thursday, March 12, 2009
Vassago to plant 1000 new trees in 09.
With '08 treating us so well and '09 off to a strong start, we decided it was time to expand our IMBA donation concept to the next level. With the help of American Forests, we have set a goal of planting 1000 trees in various forests areas around the US.
We call it the Vassago Singletrack Stimulus Plan. We figure screw the economy, let's throw some love towards that ever endangered, woodsy, swoopy, happy-place we call our trails.
When you buy any model Vassago frame or frame set, we will plant a tree in your honor! You can even pick which forest location you want your tree to be planted in. Nice, right? We will continue this program until we reach our goal of 1,000 new trees across the US.
So, buy a Vassago, get a free tree and a big dose of good karma. Not too shabby we thinks.
Scott Hodge, Addictive Cycles, and Vassago Cycles would like to thank everyone that came out to the Scott Hodge Benefit Ride in Ft. Yargo. Surrounded by mountain bikes, friends, and family Scott enjoyed just hanging out with everyone. Check out more pictures of the ride and BBQ at Laurie's site.
Hodge we're happy to have you running around and planning Team Addictive races for the 2009 season! Heal up and we'll see you out there!
Hello, I want to introduce myself to all Vassago riders and the legions of prospective Vassago riders (that was for the investors.)
