tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post2585516750411514970..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Off toTaiwan, via PortlandVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-15764245247671633652009-11-04T19:44:36.280-05:002009-11-04T19:44:36.280-05:00Joshua said:
If Velo-Orange makes a drop bar, it ...Joshua said:<br /><i><br />If Velo-Orange makes a drop bar, it would be wise to make a reasonably priced version of the Nitto Soba. That is to say a light-weight, heat-treated aluminum drop bar with the smooth transition on the ramps to produce a flat top from the bars to the hoods. As far as I know, Rivendell is the only person selling these, and they're nearly $76 per pair.<br /></i><br /><br />There already is such a thing, and both Riv and VO sell it: the Nitto 177 "Noodle". http://www.velo-orange.com/ninobar44.html $55 in 42 and 44cm. The 177 has the typical Nitto sleeve; the Soba is bulged instead, but the shape of the bars is the same.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127635083892565152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-75749356658057915342009-11-04T15:20:17.369-05:002009-11-04T15:20:17.369-05:00I think the placement is good, it's unconventi...I think the placement is good, it's unconventional and buyers will be less likely to remove it. It works more like a signature or hallmark than a brand stamp which is nice. Can we see, better pictures of the Polyvalent frame especially the dropouts? Seriously interested in the frame but there are no good photos on either the site or the blog.I. Birchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401699682297125705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-57676369400437838922009-11-04T09:51:21.826-05:002009-11-04T09:51:21.826-05:00Chris - will the French headset look like the othe...Chris - will the French headset look like the other VO headsets? What's the window of time from your final okay to availability to us poor French-threaded weirdos?Jesse Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836650318736695218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-3296766733487223982009-11-03T12:44:45.342-05:002009-11-03T12:44:45.342-05:00I think the top-of-down-tube position that you sho...I think the top-of-down-tube position that you show in the photo is perfect. Elegant and sophisticated. It matters zilch whether it is rotated to the right or left side. I think just that single decal, plus a head tube "VO" decal, is all that is needed ... understated and timeless. <br /><br />I also think the font that you have chosen is attractive and appropriate. That being said, for some frame colors, I would think black or white would look better than orange, visual pun notwithstanding.Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016373487910801383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-64045435619260306722009-11-03T11:27:34.861-05:002009-11-03T11:27:34.861-05:00If Velo-Orange makes a drop bar, it would be wise ...If Velo-Orange makes a drop bar, it would be wise to make a reasonably priced version of the Nitto Soba. That is to say a light-weight, heat-treated aluminum drop bar with the smooth transition on the ramps to produce a flat top from the bars to the hoods. As far as I know, Rivendell is the only person selling these, and they're nearly $76 per pair.<br /><br />An inexpensive Taiwanese version, available to shops through VOI and directly online, would likely be a huge hit.Joshua (the original one)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-44653608363102925242009-11-03T08:50:06.977-05:002009-11-03T08:50:06.977-05:00Honestly, as much as I hate to say it, I agree wit...Honestly, as much as I hate to say it, I agree with the other poster about not caring for the VO typography on a frame. It works well on the website, but something about it doesn't sit well on a frame for me. The mix of cases and the choice of color isn't doing a lot for me, either, although the orange does look better on the silver Rando frame pictured here compared to the dark coloured polyvalent you showed us earlier.Joshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01799141206977457210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-26163060616799248302009-11-03T07:20:22.097-05:002009-11-03T07:20:22.097-05:00Any which way, it doesn't matter so long as th...Any which way, it doesn't matter so long as the frames are readily available, not out of stock not too expensive and ride well. My favourite bike has a 23yr old Shogun Tange frame that cost $30 s/h. It rides better than all my other road frames, incl an RSR Merlin, Surly LHT, Bob Jackson 531 racer and a Carlton 531 Mixte!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101779683901948357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-63367173085776787192009-11-02T17:05:21.279-05:002009-11-02T17:05:21.279-05:00One point that people missed is that with the '...One point that people missed is that with the 'top of downtube' placement, is that the decal will be destroyed within a month of vertical bike rack useage.<br /><br />So if you use the bike to commute, it is a terrible location.keithwwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11808096138218041326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-78835589730188548742009-11-02T09:36:59.190-05:002009-11-02T09:36:59.190-05:00I like the top-of-downtube placement but would pre...I like the top-of-downtube placement but would prefer smaller letters. Your font and colors are fine, just a bit large.<br /><br />Be great if the randonneurs came this way.<br /><br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-75622195990951395802009-11-02T09:05:27.453-05:002009-11-02T09:05:27.453-05:00Chris,
I'm still excited about the possibilit...Chris,<br /><br />I'm still excited about the possibility of VO compact square tapered cranks... please keep us posted.manderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14825819771373993710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-34928873227997458692009-11-01T12:51:34.793-05:002009-11-01T12:51:34.793-05:00I do not prefer the top-of-downtube logo placement...I do not prefer the top-of-downtube logo placement regardless of text orientation. I like seeing the manufacturer's logo on either side of the downtube, so long as the logo isn't ridiculously large or in some obnoxious font.<br /><br />Been holding out for the Randonneur frame, how much longer before we can see some specs and similar?surfimphttp://www.stevelange.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-35214007650355023682009-11-01T12:42:19.748-05:002009-11-01T12:42:19.748-05:00I think the downtube top-mounted decal could look ...I think the downtube top-mounted decal could look good... its the Velo Orange typography that I think is uncharacteristically unattractive.Brian Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11154831138041641205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-32165676204028430322009-11-01T01:09:21.527-05:002009-11-01T01:09:21.527-05:00I am not too particular about the downtube decal p...I am not too particular about the downtube decal placement. The way you have it looks good, but if it were facing the other way that would be fine as well.<br /><br />Does this photo mean that the frame colour will remain silver as originally planned? I remember reading somewhere that you decided to switch to blue. If it's staying silver, that is great news.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-53253013970161020732009-10-31T21:23:18.812-04:002009-10-31T21:23:18.812-04:00VO kindly left the downtube decal off my Pass Hunt...VO kindly left the downtube decal off my Pass Hunter, and it looks fantastic. People like it. On the other hand, they always have to ask me what kind of bike it is. I would favor a top-of-downtube placement, but with smaller, less ornate lettering.Ian Dicksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14721391514711042385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-78857728053903323872009-10-31T17:04:13.203-04:002009-10-31T17:04:13.203-04:00I like it fine as it is--agree with Chuck S. Of c...I like it fine as it is--agree with Chuck S. Of course, I personally would prefer no downtube decal at all, only a headbadge (and maybe a seat tube decal), but I know I'm in a tiny minority on that one!Rick @ Bicycle Fixationhttp://www.bicyclefixation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-91156346476786413932009-10-31T14:56:00.944-04:002009-10-31T14:56:00.944-04:00I think that you should ship the decals unapplied ...I think that you should ship the decals unapplied so that we can place them ourselves, at 12 o'clock or 6 o'clock or on our workstands or beer coolers.<br /><br />I'm happy to evangelize VO's wonderful products at every opportunity, but for honest-to-Pete "city bikes" there is value in both discretion and the humble but powerful aesthetic of a simple, unadorned, anonymous bike, used hard every day.Forgot my Decalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-35639419512455212102009-10-31T10:13:32.651-04:002009-10-31T10:13:32.651-04:00I like the position, but vertical letters would lo...I like the position, but vertical letters would look better.Marchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11240252773932276478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-84542840931590199062009-10-31T06:58:46.639-04:002009-10-31T06:58:46.639-04:00Ouch.
I guess a clean, unassuming square taper do...Ouch.<br /><br />I guess a clean, unassuming square taper double is a luxury these days.<br /><br />BTW: 167,5? How cool is that?Uncle Anklenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-51180335702499158802009-10-31T03:01:07.310-04:002009-10-31T03:01:07.310-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ian Shoplandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07117008243983510443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-30680551970821142842009-10-31T01:09:25.989-04:002009-10-31T01:09:25.989-04:00definitely small and on both sides of the down tub...definitely small and on both sides of the down tube (3 and 6 o'clock). the logo on the top of the down tube will just kill the photos i plan to take of the bike. say what you want, but i want to see the that great logo on the side when it's leaning against the cafe wall!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-9145663457235268152009-10-31T00:59:34.369-04:002009-10-31T00:59:34.369-04:00Hey Chris, if you're into coffee be sure to ch...Hey Chris, if you're into coffee be sure to checkout Albina Press, it's a great coffee shop. And if you have time, you know, like 12 extra hours, be sure to go to Powells. There's not much more to life besides family, cycling, books and coffee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-34706731259805985672009-10-31T00:12:54.075-04:002009-10-31T00:12:54.075-04:00I still favor keeping the graphics small and in th...I still favor keeping the graphics small and in the traditional side location. Will the frame have a classy head badge?Samihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02973971302445709524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-54021218546899464852009-10-30T23:54:31.505-04:002009-10-30T23:54:31.505-04:00I meant to write DOWN TUBE; sorry.
Just to be cl...I meant to write DOWN TUBE; sorry.<br /><br />Just to be clear, I'll be walking the show, but VO is not displaying.<br /><br />Uncle, I can get those cranks, but I think they cost around $400.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-67849411602358938492009-10-30T23:41:44.506-04:002009-10-30T23:41:44.506-04:00Good idea with the lettering.
Will you be doing a ...Good idea with the lettering.<br />Will you be doing a randonneur bend handlebar?<br />If it is centered, the letters should be vertically stacked, so you can read it while riding.<br />I think it would look cleaner this way.ruthworkssfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357037312785853118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-80738119724390935342009-10-30T22:25:02.482-04:002009-10-30T22:25:02.482-04:00I really like what jitensha is doing with their lo...I really like what jitensha is doing with their logos. They are just doing the outline, I think that would like very nice. <br /><br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/franklyn/3379766756/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com