tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post2351459780794920968..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: VO Handlebar Bags are HereVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-73002342237669652042012-07-13T08:32:08.318-04:002012-07-13T08:32:08.318-04:00Hi,
I like the bag too but have a few comments. M...Hi,<br /><br />I like the bag too but have a few comments. My main issue is the strap on the bottom that loops around the m12 rack. It is pretty useless and the bag slips from side to side. What would have been ideal is a similar 'sleeve' to the one on the back that slips over the rear upright. I am thinking of sewing a strip of elastic on the bottom to address the slipping problem. In the description you suggest toestrap? I might give this a go too.<br /><br />The pockets are a bit small for today's smart phones and pretty much anything else 'cept my house keys...<br /><br />RegardsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-28716619848028332332009-12-31T06:26:47.909-05:002009-12-31T06:26:47.909-05:00One thing you might want to add to the product lis...One thing you might want to add to the product listing page is the volume (typically quoted in cu inches), which I calculate is about 550 cu inches.systemBuilderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07471017185445153023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-88337218133217818302009-12-17T15:51:55.494-05:002009-12-17T15:51:55.494-05:00I just got and mounted my Campagne bag, and it'...I just got and mounted my Campagne bag, and it's lovely. The one thing I would change is that I wish the leather patch on the bottom for the strap were bigger and that the spacing between the two slots for a strap to pass through were spaced further apart, say about as far apart as the side rails of a Nitto M12 rack. I think that would make the bag a lot more stable for those of us who don't use decaleurs, and I don't see how it would interfere with any other mounting options. I may take the bag to the shoe/luggage repair shop around the corner and see what he can do.<br /><br />Otherwise, a very nice bag, and a good size.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02091258691699601116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72629366330376058092009-10-31T07:22:25.130-04:002009-10-31T07:22:25.130-04:00Here is my vote:
QR buckles
they are plastic, but ...Here is my vote:<br />QR buckles<br />they are plastic, but they are secure, reliable, fast, and very easyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389940372895910068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-35007421108958324422009-09-03T16:17:23.392-04:002009-09-03T16:17:23.392-04:00I too have a VO bag. It is very useful and very wa...I too have a VO bag. It is very useful and very waterproof.<br /><br />My problem with it, is that it is a little too wide. My wires and cables must go around the bag. I also don't find the two small pockets of any use.<br /><br />My suggestions:<br />Make the buckles, which are rusting out of marine brass<br /><br />Get rid of the two smaller pockets but have an inside zippered pocket.<br /><br />Make it slightly narrower.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04781810913959256035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-65347684524581015282009-09-03T15:19:27.274-04:002009-09-03T15:19:27.274-04:00I've had the bag for a couple of months now. I...I've had the bag for a couple of months now. It is really handy.<br /><br />Two notes:<br /><br />1.) Even with the plastic supports on the inside of the bag, without a decaleur the bag collapses and gets caught up in the drops of my bars a bit. (this is with a nitto front rack for support on the back and bottom of the bag). If the plastic support on the bottom of the bag could be affixed to the bottom of the bag vs. free-floating, this would likely solve the collapsing problem. I intend to do this with rivets or snaps. <br /><br />2.) i've had the bag in the rain for a brief ride once over the past couple of months and all of the buckles are rusted.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762585031630183456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-19130681307891988722009-05-29T20:58:42.172-04:002009-05-29T20:58:42.172-04:00This is a beautiful bag that holds a lot of stuff....This is a beautiful bag that holds a lot of stuff.<br /><br />The bike is very similar to the Berthoud bags only without the price. It is a very classy looking bag that doubles as a purse when it is removed.<br /><br />Kudos.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04781810913959256035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-17582838782582561612009-05-19T14:16:00.000-04:002009-05-19T14:16:00.000-04:00So I got caught in a downpour on Sunday with the b...So I got caught in a downpour on Sunday with the bag on my bike. 3.5 mile ride home in some very substantial rain. Everything inside was reasonably dry. BUT, the front buckle has started to show signs of rust. I know from working with stainless steel in the past, if it comes in contact with regular steel while working with it it will rust. any thoughts? Anyone else have this issue?Origamikidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04617611581085909010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-31665386609838007682009-05-13T11:21:00.000-04:002009-05-13T11:21:00.000-04:00Got mine on Monday and I love it. I purchased it t...Got mine on Monday and I love it. I purchased it to use on a bike I have with a front rack, but it works perfectly strapped to the bars on my Bianchi with some small adjustments. Pics are here:<br /><br />http://www.brian-payne.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=2982Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03359768714564543068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-41401090746697926132009-05-08T15:06:00.000-04:002009-05-08T15:06:00.000-04:00Mine arrived today. Beautiful bag, Chris. Glad I w...Mine arrived today. Beautiful bag, Chris. Glad I waited for VO to get it right.rinjinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05910833853553980520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-67526602993241528572009-05-07T13:06:00.000-04:002009-05-07T13:06:00.000-04:00@david_nj:
A big handlebar bag for a porteur rack...@david_nj:<br /><br /><A HREF="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27846389@N05/2944350841/" REL="nofollow">A big handlebar bag for a porteur rack</A>, you say?<br /><br />Weight weenies need not apply, obviously - you can get a complete gruppo that weighs less than this bag (2.3kg) but I love it.<br /><br />I notice that <A HREF="http://stores.shop.ebay.com/VINTAGE-BIKE__W0QQ_armrsZ1" REL="nofollow">the guy I bought it from</A> has <A HREF="http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-BIG-FRENCH-POST-FRONT-LEATHER-BAG_W0QQitemZ140317675552QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item20ab95d020&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262&_trkparms=%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A30" REL="nofollow">another one just like it</A> available at the moment...fmackaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-41979429712263963652009-05-07T10:48:00.000-04:002009-05-07T10:48:00.000-04:00Man, if i had a 1980 jack taylor, i too would be s...Man, if i had a 1980 jack taylor, i too would be stress free...NatMcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-62315356733557552212009-05-07T08:48:00.000-04:002009-05-07T08:48:00.000-04:00just mounted the VO bag on our 1980 jack taylor ta...just mounted the VO bag on our 1980 jack taylor tandem and I think you all find way too many reasons to object. this is a great bag. get over the buckle issue, the size,color,leather and what ever other objections you conjure up and go for a ride!! it's a great stress reliever.<br />the leather loop on the back of the bag and the bottom strap should allow the use without a decaleur.Thomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-23000450436000438502009-05-07T02:13:00.000-04:002009-05-07T02:13:00.000-04:00Great bag, great price...but I'll never buy one be...Great bag, great price...but I'll never buy one because I ride a 64-65cm frame. I love the way the tall Berthoud fits--they really have the sizing nailed. I cannot agree that a shorter bag would be as wonderful to use. The tall bag is not any heavier but it is perfect to use while riding and I like having the extra volume when I need it. If you do decide to make this bag in a tall version I will buy one for sure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-81568293540226672322009-05-07T00:19:00.000-04:002009-05-07T00:19:00.000-04:00I dont have a decaleur system as this bag will go ...I dont have a decaleur system as this bag will go on my road/touring bike.<br /><br />Will it be stable enough if I mount it on my handlebars?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-5559673438339438142009-05-06T14:53:00.000-04:002009-05-06T14:53:00.000-04:00I just ordered a Bag. same size as the acorn and 2...I just ordered a Bag. same size as the acorn and 2 liters bigger than My ortlieb, <br /><br />looks great ,<br /><br /> Ill deal with the buckles I can always retrofit, Id rather not but if need be it can be done.<br /><br />"John"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-78305338523224677412009-05-06T13:22:00.000-04:002009-05-06T13:22:00.000-04:00One really wicked product might be a really large ...One really wicked product might be a really large one of these bags to fit on the VO Porteur Rack. I realize it would be expensive. But you could carry tons and tons of gear in there. Maybe the leather trim could be simplified a little, so as to keep costs down.<br /><br />(Separately, I should mention, I didn't think the VO porteur racks sounded all that amazing but I bought one a while back and finally installed it this past weekend. Basically a Perfect Product. The thinking behind it as well as the aesthetics are spot-on in every way.)Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016373487910801383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-31510035139750764122009-05-06T12:34:00.000-04:002009-05-06T12:34:00.000-04:00STEVE SAID
"You can hear a cell phone ringing whi...STEVE SAID<br /><br />"You can hear a cell phone ringing while you are riding? I find that I usually cannot. And if I could, I certainly wouldn't try to remove the phone from the bag and answer it while in motion."<br /><br />1) yes I can hear the phone ring while riding, (most times), (CROW RING) when at commute speed , mass event speed, or just cruisin the MUP I can hear my phone and do answer it /talk while riding.<br /><br />I talked to the wife twice while riding the 5 borrough tour in NYC last sunday.<br /><br />elastic or the metal twist closures as acorn uses would be better than old fashion yet pretty /secure Buckles!!<br /><br /> again the VO bag is very nice and I may get one. im using an ortlieb right now (not enough room but I dont know if the VO bag would gain me much ,<br /><br />the ostrich bag is plenty big enough but kind of fugly and Im not sure I like the main flap opening from the front also the front pocket requires the main flap to be opened to access (seems a pain??).<br /><br />"John"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-87657429721252771972009-05-06T12:09:00.000-04:002009-05-06T12:09:00.000-04:00Before you go switching from buckles to elastic re...Before you go switching from buckles to elastic remember that in another semi-pseudo-scientifical sort of BQ "test" they clearly found that buckles allowed the frame to "plane" - while elastic did not. The elastic also tended to make the bike "shimmy" at speed going downhill, probably because it reduces the pneumatic trail by 3/10 of a millimeter.<br /><br />Disclaimer - BQ imports and sells buckles. They do not sell elastic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-32554836979557919692009-05-06T09:44:00.000-04:002009-05-06T09:44:00.000-04:00Andrew said:
I have a Berthoud of the same dimensi...Andrew said:<br /><I>I have a Berthoud of the same dimensions, but am sorely tempted to get one of these, just so I can put it on another bike. I'd buy one right now, but then you said that you're making matching panniers. Oh the pain, what will I do?<br /></I>I'm confident when Chris says <I>matching</I> panniers, he means just that. So, why wait? Buy the bag now, and the panniers when they come out.<br /><br />And those panniers ought to match the black Berthoud bags, too, I'd think. Certainly the handlebar bag is a good match.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127635083892565152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-17448600972799041712009-05-06T08:06:00.000-04:002009-05-06T08:06:00.000-04:00I have a Berthoud of the same dimensions, but am s...I have a Berthoud of the same dimensions, but am sorely tempted to get one of these, just so I can put it on another bike. I'd buy one right now, but then you said that you're making matching panniers. Oh the pain, what will I do?Andrew Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08917065225850153006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-78569651724569018942009-05-06T00:42:00.000-04:002009-05-06T00:42:00.000-04:00Where are these bag manufactured?
Great looking b...Where are these bag manufactured?<br /><br />Great looking bag!MTBMavennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-81881757993323512972009-05-05T22:29:00.000-04:002009-05-05T22:29:00.000-04:00this bag is perfect for rides from one hour to 24 ...this bag is perfect for rides from one hour to 24 hours...from winter to summer...this is a prefect handlebar bag and it looks beautiful, too! thanks chris!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-529852056384339632009-05-05T21:40:00.000-04:002009-05-05T21:40:00.000-04:00Another vote for switching to elastic closures for...Another vote for switching to elastic closures for the two rear pockets. Buckles are great for people more concerned with looks but lousy if you're actually trying to remove something while riding. This is especially true while riding in the winter with full finger gloves. Elastic is simpler, lighter, and easier to use. Hopefully the next run will have elastic closures.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10767743759129493752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-78131519356896643982009-05-05T21:28:00.000-04:002009-05-05T21:28:00.000-04:00Generally do you mount this with just the decaleur...Generally do you mount this with just the decaleur or is it recommended to have a rack under it?Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05068589450654195135noreply@blogger.com