tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post117095723499392483..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Amish Baskets for Bikes, UpdatedVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-45425900494774056502009-04-20T21:24:00.000-04:002009-04-20T21:24:00.000-04:00chris, are the wicker panniers and baskets still a...chris, are the wicker panniers and baskets still avail???evanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09051859368145305352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-65218793107779322172009-04-20T21:23:00.000-04:002009-04-20T21:23:00.000-04:00chris,
are the wicker panniers and baskets still a...chris,<br />are the wicker panniers and baskets still avail.????<br />egorto@yahoo.comevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09051859368145305352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171476395243172422007-02-14T13:06:00.000-05:002007-02-14T13:06:00.000-05:00i like the oak plywood lids -- can this be an opti...i like the oak plywood lids -- can this be an option?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171463564683714022007-02-14T09:32:00.000-05:002007-02-14T09:32:00.000-05:00I'd like a small front basket. How do I order? -Jo...I'd like a small front basket. How do I order? <BR/><BR/>-Joexjoexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16590347509328334113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171294665946465352007-02-12T10:37:00.000-05:002007-02-12T10:37:00.000-05:00Chris,I have similar plans myself for a small deca...Chris,<BR/>I have similar plans myself for a small decaleured basket - more the size of a French touring bag. Another of our VO friends has inquired about a larger retangular basket that won't be handle mounted. Maybe the front baskets shouldn't be angled? Yeah I know, it's getting late to start changing things.<BR/>neilmberg(at)yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171293303153576672007-02-12T10:15:00.000-05:002007-02-12T10:15:00.000-05:00New city bike? When do we get to see?New city bike? When do we get to see?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171291771008811942007-02-12T09:49:00.000-05:002007-02-12T09:49:00.000-05:00Clay,I think that the baskets could be used with a...Clay,<BR/><BR/>I think that the baskets could be used with a decaleur. In fact, I plan to try just that on my new city bike.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171249519400418042007-02-11T22:05:00.000-05:002007-02-11T22:05:00.000-05:00I recently acquired a Raleigh Twenty -- and I know...I recently acquired a Raleigh Twenty -- and I know it is heresy here but -- it needs some kind of basket on the REAR RACK. <BR/><BR/>A plastic milk crate would fit so good and look so bad. This large basket, with that flippy lid, would be the bee's knees. I want one. I'll happily do the lineseed oil or spar varnish or whatever's recommended. <BR/><BR/>-NateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171179581824433242007-02-11T02:39:00.000-05:002007-02-11T02:39:00.000-05:00Is there a simple way to adapt these baskets for t...Is there a simple way to adapt these baskets for the VO decaleur? I'd love to be able to switch between a basket and my Ostrich bag on the front rack.Clay Fonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00791387802170121713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171117378536025982007-02-10T09:22:00.000-05:002007-02-10T09:22:00.000-05:00Carrico:Cool! That is how I see the panniers. A ...Carrico:<BR/><BR/>Cool! That is how I see the panniers. A nice accessory for the working cyclist that can also fill in for recreational needs.<BR/><BR/>A Woody panel wagon for bicycles if you will.<BR/><BR/>Anon: No problem. Glad I can help. You'll find him great to work with as well. Just like Chris.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171115520617783082007-02-10T08:52:00.000-05:002007-02-10T08:52:00.000-05:00Wow,Joel,Thanks for the crime prevention product h...Wow,<BR/>Joel,<BR/>Thanks for the crime prevention product heads up. And I can figure those products out in a couple of hours vs a couple of days.<BR/><BR/>Thanks a Bunch!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171085498848171012007-02-10T00:31:00.000-05:002007-02-10T00:31:00.000-05:00**best to proof what one sends before hitting ente...**best to proof what one sends before hitting enter**<BR/><BR/>the panniers are interesting to me. I am a painter and some times take materials for painting & drawing on rides, I rarely take small canvases or panels, as my panniers are soft packs. The more rigid structure of the wicker basket looks like just the ticket!...I would try a set for sure...<BR/><BR/>CARiccoCARiccohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586848358814599747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171085078445912402007-02-10T00:24:00.000-05:002007-02-10T00:24:00.000-05:00the panniers are interesting to me. I am a painter...the panniers are interesting to me. I am a painter and some times take some materilas on rides, I rarely take and small canvases as My panniers are soft pack. so the rigid structure looks like just the ticket!...I would try a set for sure...<BR/><BR/>CARiccoCARiccohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586848358814599747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171079193831324662007-02-09T22:46:00.000-05:002007-02-09T22:46:00.000-05:00There is a guy in Canada who sells Pitlocks as wel...There is a guy in Canada who sells Pitlocks as well. <BR/><BR/>PJWhite is one of the smartest bike dudes in the world. But he charges more for Pitlocks than the Canadian dude. For the price, Pitlocks add some class as well as security. They have a nice patina and the fastner bolts have a very attractive shape.<BR/><BR/>The Abus comes in a protective sleeve that works. The Ortlieb came with nice little secure chains that are coated and have not scratched my paint yet.<BR/><BR/>I've seen cheaper secure chains - such as the popular saddle locks - that are not and agree, they will scratch paint pretty easy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171061682338907742007-02-09T17:54:00.000-05:002007-02-09T17:54:00.000-05:00"I use an Abus chain and lock, pitlock skewers and..."I use an Abus chain and lock, pitlock skewers and the Ortlieb comes with a lock. I have not been burgaled yet."<BR/><BR/>Joel,<BR/><BR/>With Pitlocks, that combo could be up to a $1000 crime prevention unit. That's better than a minimum wage Security guard sleeping beside it. Chain indentations in paint are cute too. Even wire cable will wear paint easily.<BR/><BR/>But Chicago, wow, home of Dillinger, Mr T, and Mayor Daily. Tough neighborhood.<BR/><BR/>Yeah, I was thinking about the pitlocks and a couple of cables so wouldn't stretch across paint. One smaller plastic covered cable for rear wheel and seat since odd size seatpost only can use standare seat post clamp. But the Pitlocks, depending on what all accessories you want to protect, cost allot if you have allot of accessories. Just figuring out Peter White's Set Prices menu may take a couple of days alone.<BR/><BR/>It would be hard, especially in Chicago, to figure delinquent Mobsters don't have Pitlock keys. I didn't see it mentioned, but it doesn't sound like there is over a half dozen combos. But if you got a high dollar bike, you really don't have any alternatives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171051416664908232007-02-09T15:03:00.000-05:002007-02-09T15:03:00.000-05:00This is a great thread!Personally, I would like pr...This is a great thread!<BR/><BR/>Personally, I would like prefer natural straps, leather or cloth. Once broken in, leather is supple and durable. It took me three years to break in my grandfather's Vasque's (they are thirty years old, but he never got around to wearing them) and they are now as comfortable as my sneakers, yet the most supportive boots I own. But I understand a persons wishes to not use leather. <BR/><BR/>I'd be pretty bummed if plastic was used as straps. Though it doesn't need to be treated like plant or leather, the baskets would deteriorate if they weren't treated every so often, so it might make sense to keep it all similar.<BR/><BR/>I don't think 3/16" plywood bottom would really add that much more weight. I put a 1/4" piece of Teak on my D-rack and it weighs maybe a couple of ounces. The additional strength might be worth it.<BR/><BR/>I've been thinking of contacting a woman I've heard of in Vermont who makes traditional canoe packs (oak framed woven baskets) to see if she could make something similar. Looks like I don't have to now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171049970076515402007-02-09T14:39:00.000-05:002007-02-09T14:39:00.000-05:00He's real, and it's Eli R. Hershberger, to differe...He's real, and it's Eli R. Hershberger, to differentiate him from all the other Eli Hershbergers on the same road. Really.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171048885949022022007-02-09T14:21:00.000-05:002007-02-09T14:21:00.000-05:00I live on the outskirts of a town of 8,000 people....I live on the outskirts of a town of 8,000 people. I'd feel entirely confident leaving a bike with nice bits and these baskets locked in public in my town with a basic bike lock. I used to commute to work on a nicely outfitted Rambouillet (now sold) and left it locked outside with a single u-bolt lock through the frame only. Never a problem. Unfortunately, I have yet to find any lollipops along the roadside.<BR/>nvAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171048363522880322007-02-09T14:12:00.000-05:002007-02-09T14:12:00.000-05:00Custom orders from this high end crowd may be free...Custom orders from this high end crowd may be free engineering for them so they can make large batch size (America's contribution to mfg other than teaching statistics to Japanese). So if they ever want to do large batch sizes, they will have to do small batch sizes from experts here first. Very good opportunity for them from my view. Very smart riders here, except me, the newby. But I know all factors involved with successful mfg processes and development very well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171046688458347492007-02-09T13:44:00.000-05:002007-02-09T13:44:00.000-05:00OK, I fell for the whole "Nigel Smythe" thing, but...OK, I fell for the whole "Nigel Smythe" thing, but I can't be fooled a second time. "Eli Hershberger, Amish basket maker"? Riiiiiiight. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171038541842437082007-02-09T11:29:00.000-05:002007-02-09T11:29:00.000-05:00Anon:I live on the North Side of Chicago. My shop...Anon:<BR/><BR/>I live on the North Side of Chicago. My shopper/commuter bike is definitely upper end. I have an Ortlieb shopping basket that I use on custom made racks<BR/><BR/>I use an Abus chain and lock, pitlock skewers and the Ortlieb comes with a lock. I have not been burgaled yet.<BR/><BR/>There are nice locking wires you can get to lock those wicker panniers to the rack.<BR/><BR/>Finally, I think most bike thieves are kids (far from being 'Bush depression' probably spoiled suburban kids thinking they are revolutionaries) looking for more modern bike accessories. The kind of people attracted to wicker panniers tend not to think about stealing them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171038040428665982007-02-09T11:20:00.000-05:002007-02-09T11:20:00.000-05:00Neil, I was thinking the double wrap-around straps...Neil, I was thinking the double wrap-around straps would be nice. Let's see some pictures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171037819826624382007-02-09T11:16:00.001-05:002007-02-09T11:16:00.001-05:00If you do order some, it would be nice to have Mr ...If you do order some, it would be nice to have Mr Hershberger sign and date the bottom of each basket. A nod to tradition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171037766286225042007-02-09T11:16:00.000-05:002007-02-09T11:16:00.000-05:00Rita,Custom baskets are not a problem. If Chris do...Rita,<BR/>Custom baskets are not a problem. If Chris doesn't want to deal with it, I will. For instance, I have panniers similar to the ones pictured except with two leather straps which wrap all the way around. I'm also thinking about having them make a small lidded basket to sit on a front rack similar to Riv's Loafer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1171037196910594332007-02-09T11:06:00.000-05:002007-02-09T11:06:00.000-05:00Rita and others,I'll update the post with weights ...Rita and others,<BR/><BR/>I'll update the post with weights and dimensions in a few minutes.<BR/><BR/>I don't think custom orders are practical (unless Neil wants to handle them ;<)). The only way to communicate with the Hershbergers is by snail mail. And from the long letter they sent me, they seem to want to do larger quantities of a few products.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.com