tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post1724096802509690791..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: The New SiteVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-68079085785340688122010-05-19T12:55:26.829-04:002010-05-19T12:55:26.829-04:00The presentation of the products is fantastic. Th...The presentation of the products is fantastic. The blog and twitter accounts help keep us all informed in a unique way. I would pile on and say more pics of the products, installed, different angles, etc. <br />I would like to see the navigation right above the product as well. I would like to back up and view all pedals instead of going to the left nav for pedals, toe clips, shoes.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01763022171822881305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-79353746468118454412010-05-17T15:44:14.920-04:002010-05-17T15:44:14.920-04:00Yes, (seriously) Google 'Isadora Duncan' t...Yes, (seriously) Google 'Isadora Duncan' to see a case of a scarf-related death....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-33957796570648897742010-05-17T15:43:12.310-04:002010-05-17T15:43:12.310-04:00Keep it simple, I can currently find everything ea...Keep it simple, I can currently find everything easily. Your site reflects VO well. Don't bother with ratings/reviews, just listen to your customers if they send you a note (which you do). if you really want to make work for yourself, maybe more pictures of things mounted on the bike?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-47511303091396875912010-05-14T17:07:39.985-04:002010-05-14T17:07:39.985-04:00Watch that scarf in the spokes!
Seriously, it i...Watch that scarf in the spokes! <br /><br />Seriously, it is <a href="http://emj.bmj.com/content/20/4/391.full" rel="nofollow"> typically fatal </a> if it gets caught.Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076080703641893710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-27150751665493674482010-05-14T11:09:37.589-04:002010-05-14T11:09:37.589-04:00I think the best improvement to "the new site...I think the best improvement to "the new site" would be lots of photos of VO products next to ACTUAL swimsuit models. <br /><br />Put em' in Berets for the French influence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-17657733364507281892010-05-14T10:12:52.166-04:002010-05-14T10:12:52.166-04:00Those better pictures you said were coming. Multi...Those better pictures you said were coming. Multiple angles on the same product would be nice too. I recently purchased a stem and was delighted when it got here and looked even better than the picture.Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18196398848488573439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-30893517432003151832010-05-14T10:07:26.334-04:002010-05-14T10:07:26.334-04:00I love the beretI love the beretAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1999724459857836712010-05-14T00:21:58.509-04:002010-05-14T00:21:58.509-04:00Searchability, searchability, SEARCHABILITY!Searchability, searchability, SEARCHABILITY!Herzognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-29269622244093874362010-05-13T20:47:36.242-04:002010-05-13T20:47:36.242-04:00The absolute most important thing you can do is fe...The absolute most important thing you can do is feature pictures of your products installed on bikes. Racks, roller hangers, pumps, saddles...remember that most people don't have the knowledge that you do, and want to see how they look/function *on* a bike.<br /><br />Using photos of customer bikes would be easy. I'm sure the VO group on Flickr would be happy to let you borrow pictures...I know I would.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72802557545003897402010-05-13T17:47:47.155-04:002010-05-13T17:47:47.155-04:00This probably isn't the best place to ask, but...This probably isn't the best place to ask, but is there any news on the new Dia Compe center pull brakes and Mafac rack clone?<br /><br />Thanks.Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-33005516753969927172010-05-13T16:26:05.687-04:002010-05-13T16:26:05.687-04:00Your blog is a daily stop for me, so please don...Your blog is a daily stop for me, so please don't ever stop blogging...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-27061840443436990762010-05-13T16:10:24.429-04:002010-05-13T16:10:24.429-04:00There is nothing wrong with the site as it is.There is nothing wrong with the site as it is.Dennisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-5806778514850208312010-05-13T15:51:08.845-04:002010-05-13T15:51:08.845-04:00Can I get a T-shirt with that image Kyle made?Can I get a T-shirt with that image Kyle made?John Charles Steinmullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16822191265020178870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-67695291027822767752010-05-13T13:23:40.352-04:002010-05-13T13:23:40.352-04:00I love the blog. I like the thinking-out-loud, see...I love the blog. I like the thinking-out-loud, seeing a product brought to market, etc. I don't really get to see that in many other places. (at least for these types of parts an frames).Fred Zeppelinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-63122333250646701082010-05-13T12:46:18.825-04:002010-05-13T12:46:18.825-04:00If I were you, I'd consider dropping the blog ...If I were you, I'd consider dropping the blog completely. You probably have more things to do with your time than to navigate through inane comments from people who don't "get" the VO site or philosophy, thinking it just another bike mail order company. It gives me a headache just to see this stuff, which is why I don't spend as much time here as I once did (though it got better once you started comment moderation). Best of luck in your site redo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-43340024102184403512010-05-13T12:08:27.801-04:002010-05-13T12:08:27.801-04:00i second the points and recommendations made by co...i second the points and recommendations made by colin, and request– as others have before me– more photos of products, preferably installed.<br />i love your products, and i'd be eager to see a site that reflects the high quality of your merchandise (and service!).<br />cheers,<br />timohermesheelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17185584966086725101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-78415408942701992672010-05-13T11:46:00.282-04:002010-05-13T11:46:00.282-04:00what's with the scarf and beret. Ridiculous !what's with the scarf and beret. Ridiculous !Simon LeBuffsteinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-63572345881720706862010-05-13T10:56:39.327-04:002010-05-13T10:56:39.327-04:00I have ridden in a Beret. I think VO should carry ...I have ridden in a Beret. I think VO should carry not only Berets, but also Tam-O-Shanters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-60620455112871927352010-05-13T10:18:56.492-04:002010-05-13T10:18:56.492-04:00You've got good reply to feedback already, so ...You've got good reply to feedback already, so I'm not sure anything would be improved with customer ratings. It rarely helps me to know that someone is upset because they couldn't fit 50mm fenders on their madone, or that someone else thinks the zeppelin fenders look bad. <br /><br />Your product is highly specialized. The people who buy it usually know exactly what they are looking for. a review system seem a bit silly. Anyone who is buying a VO french headset or BB is buying it because it's the only one available. Same with extra long honjo fenders, etc. <br /><br />I'd work on a gallery where customers could upload photos- gives you a broad range of application shots. Or just more shots of product installed. <br /><br />keep it simple.<br /><br />Otherwise, keep it simple.buck-50https://www.blogger.com/profile/08208894051289539066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-43485545492728369652010-05-13T09:04:53.305-04:002010-05-13T09:04:53.305-04:00I agree with many of the comments by Nate and Tony...I agree with many of the comments by Nate and Tony. I do not like the current setup of a separate blog. Make it part of the site. A better hierarchy, real-world application photos and user reviews (maybe even customer photos of installed products) would be welcome.<br /><br />VO is a great company and so long as it continues to welcome and implement feedback from their customers, it will continue to grow and become more popular.Justinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-46044134505301472582010-05-13T07:51:20.580-04:002010-05-13T07:51:20.580-04:00definitely allow consumer ratings. And who exactly...definitely allow consumer ratings. And who exactly wears a beret when they ride, I don't get it ?Rod Hendricksonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-80529604933548477242010-05-13T00:29:46.150-04:002010-05-13T00:29:46.150-04:00First, what Nate said. Second, enlarging on the &...First, what Nate said. Second, enlarging on the "hierarchy" part of his post, "breadcrumbs" are a big deal, especially when I follow a link from the blog. OK, here's the new rims, how do they compare with the existing rims? OK, back out to the wheels-and-everything-related page from the main navigation links, then back down to the wheels-and-stuff page. I'd really like to be able to work up and down the hierarchy, and it's not that hard to do, again, if you drive it with a well-structured database and make sure new items are entered with care.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10765674227894933221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-4957588440984202912010-05-12T23:03:04.996-04:002010-05-12T23:03:04.996-04:00Lose the bright white seamless backdrops for produ...Lose the bright white seamless backdrops for product photos. I like the "in the wild" shots Ecovelo took of your saddles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-74037799873461886122010-05-12T22:30:55.033-04:002010-05-12T22:30:55.033-04:00The ability to compare products would be nice.
Mor...The ability to compare products would be nice.<br />More pictures (supersized) where appropriate.<br />Have a search box versus a search link toward the top of the page.<br /><br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-44000608475794450492010-05-12T21:32:14.452-04:002010-05-12T21:32:14.452-04:00It might be cool to see certain products installed...It might be cool to see certain products installed on bikes. While jockey wheels wouldn't have that big of an effect, it would be cool to see bags, racks, and baskets installed. All of the included product dimensions are great, but seeing visuals every now and then is really nice.<br /><br />Also, check out the Benscycle site when you have some time. They do a really great job of photographing parts from multiple angles (very professional). Perhaps MORE photos of products would be nice--think close up on mounting points for kickstands, fenders, and racks.<br /><br />Lastly, videos would be awesome. The folks at Rivendell have some nifty videos detailing tire installation, applying shellac, and rack installation. How cool would it be if you guys did a fender installation video with Parisian music in the background? I know a lot of people fuss about installing fenders. Also, it'd be cool to do other things such as showing proper cycling form, VO documentaries showing a new generation of porteurs, and perhaps more install videos (headsets)....or maybe even videos on how to overhaul and properly maintain parts (freewheel cleaning, joint lubrication, saddle buffing). You get the point...tonynoreply@blogger.com