tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post2821702757368939184..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Velo Orange Campeur Frame and Fork: 1500 mile Review Ride ReportVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-47378604446327838682017-06-13T22:10:58.429-04:002017-06-13T22:10:58.429-04:00How stiff is the bottom bracket? One of my pet pe...How stiff is the bottom bracket? One of my pet peeves is having to trim the front derailleur frequently.Houcksternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-5662377849392533182015-06-08T14:36:37.185-04:002015-06-08T14:36:37.185-04:0054mph in Lancaster County PA? That's pretty fl...54mph in Lancaster County PA? That's pretty flat country, isn't it? So that must have been some tail wind! The fastest I've ever been on my bike, going down a very steep hill, was around 44 mph. Very scary. (Of course, there were massive trees on each side, and the road was a little rough and twisty.) Never again. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-21804033624737068762015-05-11T14:14:28.171-04:002015-05-11T14:14:28.171-04:00A few words on progress:It has been almost two yea...A few words on progress:It has been almost two years I am finally building up the frame from a box of parts collected over a few years. The fenders on Mike's bike are similar to those from Portland Design Works in case any one asks. Family obligations slow you down but do not give up. Build and use the machine you want. Dougnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-82166930341007823292014-11-08T12:58:00.466-05:002014-11-08T12:58:00.466-05:00Does anyone know what brand/model front fender is ...Does anyone know what brand/model front fender is on this Campeur?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13570436381886000957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-29385022461982979372014-02-27T11:30:09.109-05:002014-02-27T11:30:09.109-05:00Loved your review... still waiting to afford my ca...Loved your review... still waiting to afford my campeur. <br /><br />I live in Petworth in DC, and I have seen a campeur with purple bar tape whizzing around the neighborhood a few times in the last week. The pilot wears a black cycling cap, and wonder if it could be the reviewer?<br /><br />If so, I would love to connect offline. Cheers!Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-71983232440111587162014-01-10T11:08:58.141-05:002014-01-10T11:08:58.141-05:00Michael: I'm still riding my 25" 1985 Mar...Michael: I'm still riding my 25" 1985 Maruishi Tourace 18. As expected, most (almost all!) of the components have been replaced and/or upgraded over the years, but now I'm looking at swapping out the frame for something with longer chainstays and no toe overlap. I'll replace those components that won't fit the new frame (e.g. seat post), but otherwise re-use the components I've upgraded.<br /><br />A key consideration in the decision is the fact I'm 6'2" and my height comes mainly from long legs (34" inseam), not a long torso, so I need to be careful about top tube length - actual or effective. I also have long arms, but I certainly have a more upright riding posture than I did 20 years ago.<br /><br />I'm interested in your thoughts comparing the Velo Orange Campeur to the Surly Long Haul Trucker.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07076980866515925052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-3430239488835581832013-11-06T16:23:51.225-05:002013-11-06T16:23:51.225-05:00Great review. Random existentialism always adds a ...Great review. Random existentialism always adds a welcome diversion in any essay on the merits of a particular Thing. What struck me most were the silent brakes and the ease of hands-free riding. Both of these are important features on a bike. The silence reinforces the feeling of quality and reassures the inner accountant that the money was well spent. The confident tracking proves that it has been well made and well designed. Well done sir.<br /><br />But I have to ask. Grey? Really?? The Pass Hunters in red do show it up a little I think. Lonesome Twinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346085529192522403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-20574108909862363062013-10-05T23:09:57.286-04:002013-10-05T23:09:57.286-04:00I purchased this bike in 1985, It was called a Spe...I purchased this bike in 1985, It was called a Specialized Expedition. Heck, the color is even the same. Good idea then, good idea now. But my lugged frame is way cooler:-)Soucnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-36971317980423288302013-05-20T10:28:50.361-04:002013-05-20T10:28:50.361-04:00
Mike Ross just sold me on this frame and it arrv... <br />Mike Ross just sold me on this frame and it arrvived on Saturday.<br />Very well done Chris and I look forward to building it up. Pewter gray and spot on build quality it is much more than I expected. All in all a very attractive piece of art. I wll admire and use accordingly.<br /><br /> <br /> Dougnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-69019085780069200852013-03-06T19:29:30.047-05:002013-03-06T19:29:30.047-05:00Excellent review! Sensible, as is the writer.Excellent review! Sensible, as is the writer.Kennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-52479381243313768762013-02-24T10:40:38.959-05:002013-02-24T10:40:38.959-05:00Mike,
Thanks for the article! I just mentioned to...Mike,<br /><br />Thanks for the article! I just mentioned to a co-worker about how great VO's business model is. My old PX-10 is alive and happy thanks in a large part to VO! I am glad that you are enjoying a well made and highly functional bicycle. Riding makes me smile, always, rain or shine, warm or cold!! Ride on!<br /><br />RonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-40649875264034555642012-11-20T17:12:13.225-05:002012-11-20T17:12:13.225-05:00Tire appears to be a 700x35 Panaracer T-Serv. The...Tire appears to be a 700x35 Panaracer T-Serv. They don't make them any larger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-30856090033558600482012-11-19T22:39:16.713-05:002012-11-19T22:39:16.713-05:00Yes please, I would like to throw in as well for k...Yes please, I would like to throw in as well for knowing any good routes between DC and Annapolis for trips on my Polyvalent.<br /><br />Splendid review! Finally a reviewer who's not afraid to speak their mind.peddalheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10663372003406988874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-70873127790215570972012-11-19T22:07:34.976-05:002012-11-19T22:07:34.976-05:00In my experience, the drive out to Velo Orange Wor...In my experience, the drive out to Velo Orange World HQ is easy and painless, as drives in the metro DC area go. If you avoid rush hour, the traffic's not bad, the route is quite straightforward and VO's driving directions are spot on.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127635083892565152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-60827820419287583532012-11-19T10:38:08.678-05:002012-11-19T10:38:08.678-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.upriverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831787533348044017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-86773703208978787652012-11-17T09:12:57.523-05:002012-11-17T09:12:57.523-05:00A very solid review, and a fun read.
I, too, woul...A very solid review, and a fun read.<br /><br />I, too, wouldn't mind hearing of Mike's favorite routes in the Greater D.C. area.<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-14492184387750170232012-11-16T22:17:43.412-05:002012-11-16T22:17:43.412-05:00The only thing that would make this review more us...The only thing that would make this review more useful for me is knowing it was on a bike with a 65cm frame, nudge nudge wink wink stomp stomp.Dana the Tallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-7199818711156786112012-11-16T20:26:12.744-05:002012-11-16T20:26:12.744-05:00Nobody writes like that who doesn't write a lo...Nobody writes like that who doesn't write a lot. I wonder where else we can go to ride along with Michael Ross? <br /><br />It was symphonic. I don't know anything about music, but I think that piece contained enough texture, content, arabesquios, artepeggios, flute solos, flourishing of kettle drums and bass violios to make Mozart weep with envy and cut off a body part. <br /><br />Fifteen hundred miles? Probably since last Tuesday. What a stunning review. (Three sentence fragments for effect. Staccato strings)<br /><br />While posting the review here on Velo ORANGE is a bit of singing to the choir (I can't seem to get clear of the musical analogizing) I gotta tell ya: SOLD. <br /><br />Unfortunately since I took my involuntary vow of poverty five years ago even a reasonably priced $500 bicycle frame is out of my reach. Add the other $500 or so (bargain shopping)that it would take to get her up and running and alas! I fear I will have to continue to make do with my 30 year old Schwinn and a handful of hose clamps.<br /><br />Be that as it may, I was a fan of Chris's when it was boats and I am a fan today. It is rather odd to me that when my devotions turned from water-borne vessels to bicycles, there Chris was waiting with still more How-It-Oughta-Be-Done product.<br /><br />In review, all this seems rather smart-assed. Or maybe it seems dumb-assed. But I am sincere. (Three short complete sentences to mirror and counterpoint the previous pelagotto of the three sentence fragments. Rinse and repeat.)<br /><br />To summarize: Where can I get more Michael Ross, that Campeur is gonna be a hit, I miss the boats, Jesus rode a donkey, and I am very, very, VERY anti-car.<br /><br />tjTim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-51951566112618104952012-11-16T16:45:28.290-05:002012-11-16T16:45:28.290-05:00i sure hope lovely bicycle reads this bit!
"(...i sure hope lovely bicycle reads this bit!<br />"(Digression #2: A few years ago at age 47, I rode a 40K time trial in a few seconds under an hour on my Surly Long Haul Trucker. I did borrow top-of-the-line Rolf Wheels...other than than it was the same bike I ride when touring, sans bags! It is not the bike frame, if well designed, that is at issue for speed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-36148629767856318052012-11-16T16:43:38.739-05:002012-11-16T16:43:38.739-05:00i hope the folks at lovely bicycle read your bit a...i hope the folks at lovely bicycle read your bit about bike frames and performanceyoucancallmeAlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02578252140097961816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-25554938191757312962012-11-16T14:46:23.790-05:002012-11-16T14:46:23.790-05:00Mike, thanks very much for your comments and photo...Mike, thanks very much for your comments and photos. And thanks to VO for publishing them.<br /><br />I usually ride a 64/65 but your stem setup has me thinking about a 62cm campeur. A real comprise probably, but I'll think about it. Still hoping for a 64/65 Pass Hunter. :)<br /><br />Anyway, a quick tangent from a fellow Washingtonian: what's your most favored route from Washington to Annapolis?<br /> <br />pinkshirtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-17455774804973035422012-11-16T12:10:55.858-05:002012-11-16T12:10:55.858-05:00Mike you are a sage and soothsayer too!Mike you are a sage and soothsayer too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-61841265652287794402012-11-16T11:54:56.608-05:002012-11-16T11:54:56.608-05:00Now that you know LA is a doper you admire him? Is...Now that you know LA is a doper you admire him? Is that what I just read? <br /><br />I was enjoying the review up until then.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09090802854306112252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-79204819166096709882012-11-16T11:37:56.873-05:002012-11-16T11:37:56.873-05:00I will now be friendlier to Washington DC folks.
...I will now be friendlier to Washington DC folks.<br /><br />LarryUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01880441394248210934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-56985073000001083162012-11-16T10:41:07.496-05:002012-11-16T10:41:07.496-05:00Well done Mike. Yours is the kind of review I am ...Well done Mike. Yours is the kind of review I am looking for. Your digressions are more relevant that most of what is discussed in bike reviews, and I know you put in some miles.<br /><br />Notice that in many bike reviews, it is simply stated that the brakes stop the bike and the gears allow one to ride up the hill. You have left me with an impression of your experience, and you have let us get to know you to appreciate where you are coming from. I ordered my Campeur yesterday.<br /><br />nicholasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com