tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post1583978146437478908..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Velo FashionistaVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-66613827964034527372007-09-23T02:54:00.000-04:002007-09-23T02:54:00.000-04:00I was just in Tokyo and happened across the PedAL....I was just in Tokyo and happened across the PedAL.E.D. shop. Didn't know about it, funny to see this post. They had some nice stuff, especially their shants. You find your size then the custom tailor the length for you.<BR/><BR/>There was an even more curious shop a few door down. Clothing (had nothing to do with cycling), then a few Keirin bikes (one of which was an amazing Gan Well in my size) and a couple Rolls saddles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-17389420418436986232007-09-20T15:05:00.000-04:002007-09-20T15:05:00.000-04:00Chris, I really like the shade of orange used on t...Chris, I really like the shade of orange used on the VO frame you posted on September 17th. Would you mind sharing the paint color name/manufacturer? (Or is that a trade secret!) Thanks. Also, in keeping with the spirit of this post, are you going to be getting any more of those wool VO jerseys?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-45168436018090260952007-09-20T14:08:00.000-04:002007-09-20T14:08:00.000-04:00Good thread. I increasingly drive my former racin...Good thread. I increasingly drive my former racing comrades crazy by flatly refusing to wear Lycra clothes. The problem is that when you wear sneakers and a windbreaker that balloons out, you go reallllly slow and that drives everyone else crazy. But a nice wool sweater that was conceived and executed with no regard for bike riding wins over some plastic thing every time. <BR/><BR/>Besides, while Lycra looks fine at 155 lbs. which was my race weight, it looks a bit like a sausage casing at 185.Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016373487910801383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-31482820147822723332007-09-20T13:22:00.000-04:002007-09-20T13:22:00.000-04:00The Japanese ride on the left side of the road.The Japanese ride on the left side of the road.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-10617430821926524732007-09-20T12:16:00.000-04:002007-09-20T12:16:00.000-04:00Glad to see this subject get so much response! My ...Glad to see this subject get so much response! My friends and I, all active cyclists, are creating a clothing line that is half function and half fashion for the devout cyclist.<BR/><BR/>BUT, am I the only one to notice the pant-clip is on the left leg? and the mistake is repeated in the text as well; are Japanese bikes that different?peter bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094036189372728036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-62049601988047496892007-09-20T11:47:00.000-04:002007-09-20T11:47:00.000-04:00Glad to see this topic get so many responses! My f...Glad to see this topic get so many responses! My friends and I, all active cyclists, are working on a clothing company that combines fashion with features.<BR/><BR/>BUT, am I the only one that noticed the pant-clip is on the left leg? and the mistake is repeated further on in the text as well!?peter bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094036189372728036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-73968754348701831102007-09-20T10:57:00.000-04:002007-09-20T10:57:00.000-04:00I think bike "fashion" is one of the major road bl...I think bike "fashion" is one of the major road blocks to large scale bike commuting. The preponderance of bike clothing now only reinforces the notion that bikes are playthings for weekend warriors, kids or hipsters. If people found out that they could ride and look like adults with clothing and bicycles that were understated and maybe even elegant, they might be able to start overlooking the downsides of commuting (sweat, weather, etc.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-14766067592143315052007-09-20T08:16:00.000-04:002007-09-20T08:16:00.000-04:00I have a friend who was a top CAT 1 road racer who...I have a friend who was a top CAT 1 road racer who wears MTB shoes (and has MTB pedals) on his road bike. Its just his preference. No one I know thinks that he is "uncool".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-25551705883880827632007-09-20T00:37:00.000-04:002007-09-20T00:37:00.000-04:00Here in Vancouver there is a new shop that opened ...Here in Vancouver there is a new shop that opened up called On The Rivet, and it is all cycling clothes. It is a mix of Swobo and the like, cycling-inspired t shirts, as well as the odd skin suit and racing helmet. The buyers have quite a sense of style (no "No Fear', freeride types of clothes and no 'commuter sensible' safety vests) that befits the Main St neighbourhood it is in. (Main is a hipsters paradise) I hope they do well, and it is a nice change from the regular dork racks at regular bike shops.<BR/>M Burdge<BR/>Also, it doesn't hurt that the female sales person was quite pretty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-31941275596372379052007-09-19T21:53:00.000-04:002007-09-19T21:53:00.000-04:00I'll take something in chartreuse. I don't know w...I'll take something in chartreuse. I don't know what color that is, I just like saying chartreuse.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00267394210839473090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-73075538074740366702007-09-19T19:18:00.000-04:002007-09-19T19:18:00.000-04:00It's like anything else...there are gearheads, cas...It's like anything else...there are gearheads, casual participants, utilitarians, and everything in between. That said, I hope and pray that at least major U.S. cities get to a point where we can safely cycle to work in regular clothes and without helmets.<BR/><BR/>I very much appreciate all this attention that "cycling chic" is getting in the fashion press. Who cares if the bloggers are taking photos of attractive women pedaling with stylish ease in Dior and Manolo's? Yes, bikes are becoming a status symbol, but in at least trying them we are slowly building an alternative, and normal bicycling culture. As a man that rides every day yet can't really stand jeans, shorts, sneakers nor cycling shoes, I have to say I'm quite pleased with the direction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-36080373637389959142007-09-19T17:40:00.000-04:002007-09-19T17:40:00.000-04:00"Yes, that's my final answer!"I knew you'd come ar..."Yes, that's my final answer!"<BR/>I knew you'd come around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-38171576316596327512007-09-19T17:37:00.000-04:002007-09-19T17:37:00.000-04:00I think Annette is right on this. Clothing is a ni...I think Annette is right on this. Clothing is a nightmare in terms of SKU management. Footwear is even worse. You also have much higher return rates than with hardgoods.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10767743759129493752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-32426752657748044452007-09-19T17:20:00.000-04:002007-09-19T17:20:00.000-04:00Neil,If Chris decides to sell clothes, then he can...Neil,<BR/><BR/>If Chris decides to sell clothes, then <B>he</B> can pack the orders and worry about if we have enough XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL in orange red, blue, teal, sunset pink, sunrise pink, puce, VO orange, yellow, chartreuse, french mustard yellow, dijon mustard yellow, and 2CV French blu. <BR/><BR/>Yes, that's my final answer!<BR/>ANUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05401435220672443174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-15444490435447471052007-09-19T16:21:00.000-04:002007-09-19T16:21:00.000-04:00Soooo An, can we take that for a "maybe"?Soooo An, can we take that for a "maybe"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-84202123882950543742007-09-19T15:15:00.000-04:002007-09-19T15:15:00.000-04:00hi chris and friends, you might enjoy thishttp://w...hi chris and friends, <BR/><BR/>you might enjoy this<BR/><BR/>http://www.henwaller.com/?p=131<BR/><BR/>and this<BR/><BR/>http://www.flickr.com/groups/velocouture/<BR/><BR/>best<BR/><BR/>patrickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-68873639395735774392007-09-19T14:54:00.000-04:002007-09-19T14:54:00.000-04:00Howdy. I am an iBOB and commute to work in my nor...Howdy. I am an iBOB and commute to work in my normal clothes. That said, when I am riding to ride I wear cycling clothes. If I decide to ride one of my Look pedaled bikes to work, I stick some Birkenstocks or whatever in my messenger bag and wear my Sidis. I am a roady so I have no issue with wearing them. I wouldn't choose them to walk a few miles, but I have no qualms with popping on the Kool Kovers and wearing them into a convenience store or coffee shop. No shame in being a cyclist IMHO.<BR/><BR/>DougDoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05808276153808097407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-84873465162443455882007-09-19T12:21:00.000-04:002007-09-19T12:21:00.000-04:00If you install the VO leather toe clip covers the ...If you install the VO leather toe clip covers the gold shoes will work just fine.<BR/><BR/>Monday night I made the time to listen the Chouinard's talk via the web and I have to say it is well worth the effort. Chouinard made some very interesting points (non-organic cotton pollution for one) as well as being very entertaining to listen to.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00267394210839473090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-51491832394425481112007-09-19T11:36:00.001-04:002007-09-19T11:36:00.001-04:00Hmm. I kinda like the gold pair, but do you think ...Hmm. I kinda like the gold pair, but do you think I'll have toeclip overlap issues?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-47462405404335559432007-09-19T11:36:00.000-04:002007-09-19T11:36:00.000-04:00Annette, Speak for yourself ;Michael, Perhaps some...Annette, Speak for yourself ;<)<BR/><BR/>Michael, Perhaps someday there will be a line of VO clothing, but not anytime soon. It's all we can do to develop our new products as it is. But if you put SPD cleats on those gold shoes.... Hmmm?Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-68437470205851974312007-09-19T11:32:00.000-04:002007-09-19T11:32:00.000-04:00Michael,Never, never, never, ever, ever, ever. We ...Michael,<BR/>Never, never, never, ever, ever, ever. We have no style.<BR/>ANUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05401435220672443174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-10373100999914814282007-09-19T11:24:00.000-04:002007-09-19T11:24:00.000-04:00I assume this post is warming us up to the impendi...I assume this post is warming us up to the impending debut of the VO bicycle clothing line...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-58808949480613497372007-09-19T11:14:00.000-04:002007-09-19T11:14:00.000-04:00I've always wondered if aliens' wardrobes (uniform...I've always wondered if aliens' wardrobes (uniforms, usually) in sci-fi movies was a commentary on human fashion (i.e., advanced beings don't waste brain power matching shoes to belts--therefore, humans who do so are not very advanced). I'm probably over-analyzing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-59501279136655766762007-09-19T11:13:00.000-04:002007-09-19T11:13:00.000-04:00Do you have toe clips that fit those gold shoes?Do you have toe clips that fit those gold shoes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com