tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post114683194594740642..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Sewn-on Handlebar CoversVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-34590087286437279522022-04-29T10:40:53.659-04:002022-04-29T10:40:53.659-04:00@ Unknown 4/29/22- yes, the sewn covers have been ...@ Unknown 4/29/22- yes, the sewn covers have been dropped from our product line.VeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-43950993366892208142022-04-29T01:40:54.765-04:002022-04-29T01:40:54.765-04:00Have the elk hide handlebar wraps been dropped fro...Have the elk hide handlebar wraps been dropped from your product line? I thought they were available before the pandemic, but I do not see them now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18331243536995609861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-42333333097544220402016-01-20T05:51:47.529-05:002016-01-20T05:51:47.529-05:00Hi Chris,
for which handlebar diameters the wraps ...Hi Chris,<br />for which handlebar diameters the wraps are made?<br />Is it possible to use these wraps without a brake housing for a clean and flush look?<br />Or do I have to cut them a bit by myself?<br />Greetings,<br />BenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1147443262084997632006-05-12T10:14:00.000-04:002006-05-12T10:14:00.000-04:00I use Hockey tape underneath my bar wrap to keep n...I use Hockey tape underneath my bar wrap to keep non-glue strip tape from shifting around.<BR/><BR/>Hockey tape is used to wrap Hockey sticks and has a slightly stickey surface. It may work well as an underwrap for the (much anticipated) Elk hide handlebar covers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1147434304128774432006-05-12T07:45:00.000-04:002006-05-12T07:45:00.000-04:00The racks are coming along. The plans are done. Th...The racks are coming along. The plans are done. The metal should arrive today and we'll start welding on Monday. If there are no problems, we'll have the first production run ready in a few weeks. I'll post a photo of the prototype as soon as it's finished and mounted on my bike.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1147381449178591582006-05-11T17:04:00.000-04:002006-05-11T17:04:00.000-04:00Actually, we are working on leather hoods. I hope ...Actually, we are working on leather hoods. I hope to have something up on the blog about them in the next few weeks. I do need old worn out hoods of various types to use as patterns.<BR/><BR/>ChrisVelo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1147378911443381422006-05-11T16:21:00.000-04:002006-05-11T16:21:00.000-04:00would you consider doing leathers for brake hoods?...would you consider doing leathers for brake hoods? you could offer pre-made ones for common levers, such as Ergo or the STI family, and maybe custom-cover less common levers?<BR/>Michael BurdgeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1146850756982231092006-05-05T13:39:00.000-04:002006-05-05T13:39:00.000-04:00Well, elk hold up pretty well in the rain ;The bra...Well, elk hold up pretty well in the rain ;<) I think with a good application of leather oil or Proofhide it should be very durable. I suggest using exterior-grade double sided tape under the leather to keep the covers from sliding around if they loosen when wet. I'll include the tape with the covers.<BR/><BR/>The brake levers come through a hole in the covers. You tape the band into place and when you've stitched up to that point you cut a little hole for the bolt with small pointy scissors.<BR/><BR/>ChrisVelo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1146845727127475642006-05-05T12:15:00.000-04:002006-05-05T12:15:00.000-04:00One more thing, how do you deal with the problem o...One more thing, how do you deal with the problem of getting around the brakes? Do you cut a slit in the leather and work around them?Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00267394210839473090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1146845599732157202006-05-05T12:13:00.000-04:002006-05-05T12:13:00.000-04:00How will the Elk Hide hold up when riding in the r...How will the Elk Hide hold up when riding in the rain? Your web site is going to end up costing me much money over time. I still need to get my leather toe clips sewn up. Keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com