tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post2010947712442263072..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: AN's Blue VOVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-23388175292622248632016-10-19T11:36:38.764-04:002016-10-19T11:36:38.764-04:00@ ebeep
You can see another photo of it at this bl...@ ebeep<br />You can see another photo of it at this blog post<br />http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2011/06/more-staff-bikes.htmlVeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-17717039151595529842016-10-18T23:50:33.626-04:002016-10-18T23:50:33.626-04:00The link to more pictures is broken. Have a curre...The link to more pictures is broken. Have a current link? I need photo proof that she was running a Chorus front der on the TA triple, my mechanic claims it won't work! <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11776101778699964883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-78208715551368430092007-05-01T17:52:00.000-04:002007-05-01T17:52:00.000-04:00I love friction on the downtube the best, but use ...I love friction on the downtube the best, but use brifters on my fast bike. cause I ain't no fool. . . <BR/><BR/><BR/>very nice bike, nice blue and all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-44462652263217256692007-04-26T12:25:00.000-04:002007-04-26T12:25:00.000-04:00Whoa Nellie . . .What rear light is that?Looks lik...Whoa Nellie . . .<BR/><BR/>What rear light is that?<BR/><BR/>Looks like the Weigle, but bigger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-24322113317582714802007-04-25T12:28:00.000-04:002007-04-25T12:28:00.000-04:00ShweeeeettShweeeeettAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-21006427302016104492007-04-25T10:16:00.000-04:002007-04-25T10:16:00.000-04:00The handlebars are indeed the Nitto classics.The handlebars are indeed the Nitto classics.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05401435220672443174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-56296619825008334612007-04-25T02:42:00.000-04:002007-04-25T02:42:00.000-04:00Annette, what kind of handelbars are curently on t...Annette, what kind of handelbars are curently on the bike? Are those the Nitto Classic bars that you sell?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-53258348605198198542007-04-24T17:54:00.000-04:002007-04-24T17:54:00.000-04:00"There are some advantages to them and some folks ..."There are some advantages to them and some folks do prefer them."<BR/><BR/>Yes, I know. Sometimes it nice to have both hands on the bar for more control. I favor barends & downtube shifters, but indexing is a plus - no doubt.<BR/><BR/>"I had a friend who was in the bicycle business for 35 years. He said the only real improvement he had seen was shifting on the hoods."<BR/><BR/>I'd say index shifting in general is biggest road bike improvement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-68163999482455122742007-04-24T17:49:00.000-04:002007-04-24T17:49:00.000-04:00Brian's comment got me thinking a little more abou...Brian's comment got me thinking a little more about what's right on a traditional frame. We'll never know, but I've always suspected the French constructeurs, who more or less invented the bikes we love, would have embraced some of our modern "advancements". For instance there was a Peter Mooney at the Handbuilt Show that had a reworked Campy rear derailleur with twin cables rather than a return spring. I think somewhere Rene Herse was smiling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-3187235667562650192007-04-24T16:46:00.000-04:002007-04-24T16:46:00.000-04:00TA cranks come as small as 150mm. I might even be ...TA cranks come as small as 150mm. I might even be able to get some shorter ones.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-61314255364274337622007-04-24T16:43:00.000-04:002007-04-24T16:43:00.000-04:00We started with the saddle forward and are pushing...We started with the saddle forward and are pushing it back until we get it perfect. Most men have long torsos and need the saddle way back, but many long legged women prefer it "mid-rail".Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-41324497844035172732007-04-24T16:40:00.000-04:002007-04-24T16:40:00.000-04:00Very nice. I can hardly wait to see Sara's versio...Very nice. I can hardly wait to see Sara's version in black. Do the ta cranks come in smaller crankarm lengths--like 160s or 155s?<BR/><BR/>LLLesli Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13008748945065043600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-68439303209702215432007-04-24T16:39:00.000-04:002007-04-24T16:39:00.000-04:00Mike Barry of Mariposa fame probably knows more ab...Mike Barry of Mariposa fame probably knows more about constructuer bikes than anyone in North America. In an interview he said he liked integrated shifters and has them on his own bike. I have them on exactly 50% of my bikes. There are some advantages to them and some folks do prefer them.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-29183600866917613822007-04-24T16:37:00.000-04:002007-04-24T16:37:00.000-04:00I agree with the guy who said it's unusual to see ...I agree with the guy who said it's unusual to see a Brooks saddle shoved all the way forward on the rails. I've NEVER seen a bike with a Brooks saddle pushed forward like that. Was there a measurement problem in the design phase?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-66559867978875885322007-04-24T16:35:00.000-04:002007-04-24T16:35:00.000-04:00Those are extra-long reach Tektro brakes. Regular ...Those are extra-long reach Tektro brakes. Regular long-reach would look better. The problem is that with the brakes set so the pads are mid slot there is too much fender gap to look good. We wanted to try the Tektro on a 700c bike, but I think they will only be used on 650b bikes from now on.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-86861870963410048622007-04-24T16:14:00.000-04:002007-04-24T16:14:00.000-04:00I find it odd that the brake pads are quite high i...I find it odd that the brake pads are quite high in the slots, Is the bike made for short reach brakes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-43042311766596726522007-04-24T15:13:00.000-04:002007-04-24T15:13:00.000-04:00Interesting comment from Annette "it feels like it...Interesting comment from Annette "it feels like it was made for me!"<BR/><BR/>uh, it was made for you, wasn't it?<BR/><BR/>;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-64246860782887067302007-04-24T13:39:00.000-04:002007-04-24T13:39:00.000-04:00The blue is just right. Not too dark, not too ligh...The blue is just right. Not too dark, not too light. You did well to spec a frame that can take vintage and modern components equally well.Felkerinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181477290773629337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-15486317300946731792007-04-24T12:49:00.000-04:002007-04-24T12:49:00.000-04:00Lovely bike!The saddle looks wierd shoved forward ...Lovely bike!<BR/>The saddle looks wierd shoved forward like that. Because of their short rails, it's rare to see a Brooks that's not shoved all the way BACK!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-22136272681264927502007-04-24T11:29:00.000-04:002007-04-24T11:29:00.000-04:00Brian,I had a friend who was in the bicycle busine...Brian,<BR/>I had a friend who was in the bicycle business for 35 years. He said the only real improvement he had seen was shifting on the hoods. I guess what is important for some isn't for others. Incidently, I have a bunch of bikes; only one, a tandom, has shifting on the hoods.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-35887423438370322992007-04-24T10:45:00.000-04:002007-04-24T10:45:00.000-04:00Downtube shifters continue to be ignored for the h...Downtube shifters continue to be ignored for the heavier, costlier, race-oriented integrated shifters that have long been adopted as the norm these days. I'm sticking with my $35.00, 75 gram downtube shifters with indexing a-n-d friction shifting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-33417670144585759222007-04-24T08:25:00.000-04:002007-04-24T08:25:00.000-04:00Beautiful bike - the best detail? The HORIZONTAL t...Beautiful bike - the best detail? The HORIZONTAL top tube.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-10007933423859959562007-04-23T22:21:00.000-04:002007-04-23T22:21:00.000-04:00Very nice. I imagine Annette enjoys riding even m...Very nice. I imagine Annette enjoys riding even more than we enjoy looking at it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317200743222648289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-38038479918122093272007-04-23T20:44:00.000-04:002007-04-23T20:44:00.000-04:00I had Chris put on a granny ring b/c I've always h...I had Chris put on a granny ring b/c I've always had one. I consider it cheap insurance against the ignomity of dismounting and walking up a big hill while riding with the kid.<BR/><BR/>The BB is a 121mm Edco. The FD is a Centaur compact.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05401435220672443174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72529576882471796722007-04-23T20:36:00.001-04:002007-04-23T20:36:00.001-04:00Lovely!Chris, I was looking at Johnny's site the o...Lovely!<BR/>Chris, I was looking at Johnny's site the other day and noticed a picture in the gallery I hadn't seen there before. It's the last picture here, scroll down:<BR/>http://tinyurl.com/33w6lb<BR/><BR/>This appears to be a combination of concave caps with traditional French semi-wrapped stays. Is this a VO frame? Looks superb...<BR/><BR/>nvAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com