tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post2068066553173830905..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Racks from EuropeVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-68441662560910664632009-10-16T17:21:43.447-04:002009-10-16T17:21:43.447-04:00We stocked the racks for a few months, but they we...We stocked the racks for a few months, but they weren't popular.<br /><br />Please check the date on the post.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-9309975717683325132009-10-16T16:35:08.714-04:002009-10-16T16:35:08.714-04:00So, if you're stocking them, where are they? N...So, if you're stocking them, where are they? Not on your store's website, I looked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-54644944459874842462009-03-12T04:02:00.000-04:002009-03-12T04:02:00.000-04:00This is how shall I say.... A product that I would...This is how shall I say.... A product that I would most definitely love to have around the house, I mean it is beneficial.. Am I right or Am I Right?! Whether some may agree or not, it doesn't bug me to enjoy the company of one of these :)<BR/>If everybody has them, I think I should have the opportunity in luxuriating myself with the presence of making this my present! Gotta say, its mainly because how well you've explained everything <BR/>It's a great gift except for sometimes, but hey it surely does re-coupe and make up for boring and lost times..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-79463932540864055172008-11-06T23:33:00.000-05:002008-11-06T23:33:00.000-05:00What about the Hebie steering dampener? It's not ...What about the Hebie steering dampener? It's not available in the USA (I don't think) - have to go to Canada to get it. The dampener is a nice complement to the double-kickstand in that it keeps the front wheel from flopping over while/if the front wheel is off the ground. It's hardly noticeable when under way, and actually makes the bike more hands-free-rideable. They're popular among the cargo cycles of Holland, at least.<BR/><BR/>- Mark in Santa BarbaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-52940903437447554032008-10-07T22:44:00.000-04:002008-10-07T22:44:00.000-04:00I would love to find a Dutch style rear rack like ...I would love to find a Dutch style rear rack like one of the Steco racks that are standard on azor bikes. Ideally I would like something that could carry a passenger but I'd settle for simple and black.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-51231538298565415162008-09-21T19:10:00.000-04:002008-09-21T19:10:00.000-04:00Any chance of stocking the Athlete QuickRack?Any chance of stocking the Athlete QuickRack?Raiynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008417835955777719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-6347221333320295542008-09-21T18:38:00.000-04:002008-09-21T18:38:00.000-04:00I will definitely be getting this useful rack for ...I will definitely be getting this useful rack for a utility/city bike project I am putting together for my wife.<BR/><BR/>The intent is to replace as many car trips with the bicycle, in support of our family, as is practical. For that, a basket/rack like this would be ideal. Personal preference for color is silver, but if none are available in that color, black will do.<BR/><BR/>Still looking for a simple front rack (to support a basket, as well).<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/>ShaunAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-10266803011520015552008-09-20T14:36:00.000-04:002008-09-20T14:36:00.000-04:00Just do a Google to find one of those Hebie Stabil...Just do a Google to find one of those Hebie Stabilizer things. I ordered one a while back from a place in Germany.<BR/><BR/>BTW they're pretty frikking useful. If you have a big front rack it's immensely easier to deal with if it stays pointing forward when you're loading it. The Stabilizer gizmo does just that. You don't really notice it when riding.Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016373487910801383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-38811373164407956822008-09-17T12:30:00.000-04:002008-09-17T12:30:00.000-04:00I LOVE the lockable 3-point adapter. In Germany t...I LOVE the lockable 3-point adapter. In Germany this summer I saw someone with a hard case on their rack, looked vintage, but I thought that was a great idea. So, yeah, I think this rack system looks really cool.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11777627222904903651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-34239514369339008312008-09-16T16:14:00.000-04:002008-09-16T16:14:00.000-04:00I'd love to see a simple, inexpensive front rack. ...I'd love to see a simple, inexpensive front rack. I bought one a few years ago made by Bor Yeuh of Taiwan for around $12 and I can longer find them anywhere. It is the second best looking production front rack I've seen after the VO racks. It's also held up perfectly. If I could source them again, I'd love to buy several more. Of course I'd love a VO rack but it doesn't make sense for a beater being used in NYC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-13295562997438256802008-09-16T10:00:00.000-04:002008-09-16T10:00:00.000-04:00We can get the racks in silver, but we would have ...We can get the racks in silver, but we would have to make a fairly large order and, probably, wait a few months. So I'd like to see if they are popular and what folks think of them before doing so.<BR/><BR/>We may also stock one of the smaller Pletscher racks for folks who don't need to carry as much.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-416027317057127392008-09-16T09:48:00.000-04:002008-09-16T09:48:00.000-04:00I'll second the call to import the Hebie Stabilize...I'll second the call to import the Hebie Stabilizer. I bought several of them (when they were available) and they work great.<BR/><BR/>They're particularly nice on a front-loaded bike as they keep the front wheel from flopping around even under load.<BR/><BR/>Glad I have a stash of them, and recommend them to any rando-rider.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08219925629937058233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-88035775933300613562008-09-16T06:29:00.000-04:002008-09-16T06:29:00.000-04:00yeah those Pletcher racks are nice, I got one for ...yeah those Pletcher racks are nice, I got one for my wife a few years ago w/ the snap-on hardcase after some research. the whole rack snaps right off. we use the basket and hardcase a lot. <BR/><BR/>Love the double-kickstand!lee.watkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00650449275019133632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-76879935788155218092008-09-16T00:12:00.000-04:002008-09-16T00:12:00.000-04:00An industrial strength rack is just the thing for ...An industrial strength rack is just the thing for a commuter or grocery bike. Then there is the fact that black racks look good on black bikes. Black is a great color for bikes. The last couple of racks I have bought have been silver. Silver powder coat. One was a Blackburn. What's the deal? How can that be cheaper than raw aluminium? Looks at least as crummy as black powder coat on a well used rack, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-80966144482605090612008-09-15T23:23:00.000-04:002008-09-15T23:23:00.000-04:00the industrial look is my favorite thing about bik...the industrial look is my favorite thing about bikes from the north . . . they have their priorities straight, old souls and all that. I don't know if it'll catch on here, though, since our bikes are so often more of a blingy midlife/lifestyle statement than a useful machine. Corvettes for nerds, etc.<BR/><BR/>mwAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-45819939660909920272008-09-15T22:41:00.000-04:002008-09-15T22:41:00.000-04:00I'm shopping for 2 double kickstands since a frien...I'm shopping for 2 double kickstands since a friend and I will both be getting rear child seats for our bikes. However your sourcing of those items may take longer than we can wait since we'll have the bike seats next weekend.nordic_68https://www.blogger.com/profile/16681928489719451333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-65860462126163742312008-09-15T21:13:00.000-04:002008-09-15T21:13:00.000-04:00I LOVE the functionality of the Pletscher racks. ...I LOVE the functionality of the Pletscher racks. My only objection is the color. Do they have silver? Other than that I'd say it's a score.K Matthiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10302994067650991669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-10094375648927996762008-09-15T21:05:00.000-04:002008-09-15T21:05:00.000-04:00A great companion for the double leg stands (and f...A great companion for the double leg stands (and front racks!) is the <A HREF="http://www.hebie.de/stabilizer-695.hebie695.0.html?&L=1" REL="nofollow">Hebie Stabilizer</A> spring that keeps the front wheel from flopping around while parked. Rivendell carried these for a while, but I haven't been able to find a supplier since. Any chance you could import it?Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01507678474452530302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-56688108172964644412008-09-15T20:04:00.000-04:002008-09-15T20:04:00.000-04:00Reserve a kickstand for me! I love the double-leg ...Reserve a kickstand for me! I love the double-leg variety, as they make it possible to use a kickstand with a front loaded bike! (the only kind worth riding!)Justin Augusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652461082265558086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-10364974682646140802008-09-15T18:41:00.000-04:002008-09-15T18:41:00.000-04:00I would second silver. I'm getting tired of all th...I would second silver. I'm getting tired of all these black bike parts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-68156855281038715132008-09-15T17:57:00.000-04:002008-09-15T17:57:00.000-04:00There are a lot of cool details and features on th...There are a lot of cool details and features on that rack. Its not at all like the racks you can get everywhere. But silver would be better. Any chance?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-55923424662213157952008-09-15T16:12:00.000-04:002008-09-15T16:12:00.000-04:00Boy do I hate that rack. Ug-leee! Plus, that's t...Boy do I hate that rack. Ug-leee! Plus, that's the kind of thing one can get most anywhere. Letitia Casta doesn't clean restrooms ...<BR/><BR/>The double kickstands are simply the greatest thing since sliced bread. I've been thinking speccing getting a kickstand plate for my VO randonneur -- not totally decided but I really, really like these. (On fine frames, for sure you'd want to use a brazed-on plate rather than risk deforming the chainstays.)Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016373487910801383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-91725036821358418182008-09-15T16:07:00.000-04:002008-09-15T16:07:00.000-04:00Ah, I see. Well, cotter or no, does anyone have e...Ah, I see. Well, cotter or no, does anyone have experience with the double kickstand on an Xtracycle?Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13601092971406547119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-26178983093168245712008-09-15T15:57:00.000-04:002008-09-15T15:57:00.000-04:00+1 on the double stand!+1 on the double stand!keithwwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11808096138218041326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-38014924990560405802008-09-15T14:54:00.000-04:002008-09-15T14:54:00.000-04:00Industrial style, me no likey.Industrial style, me no likey.reverend dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090415465883988497noreply@blogger.com