tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post2832148258736342001..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: VO Double Crank, Special DealVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-497820611959517992010-08-24T09:19:43.859-04:002010-08-24T09:19:43.859-04:00All are sold out.
BTW, if our cranks continue to ...All are sold out.<br /><br />BTW, if our cranks continue to sell well we will consider making other sizes, maybe even those silly 172.5mm. ;<)Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-24951014463697773712010-08-24T07:57:06.686-04:002010-08-24T07:57:06.686-04:00Hi
I'd like to buy two sets of 165s but can&...Hi <br />I'd like to buy two sets of 165s but can't find them on the website. Are they sold out now too?<br /><br />CarlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-63415414147515912572010-08-18T12:32:22.173-04:002010-08-18T12:32:22.173-04:00I just placed my order. Thanks for the great pric...I just placed my order. Thanks for the great price, VO is the best.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850738486581998623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-76998681936644313312010-08-18T03:54:22.333-04:002010-08-18T03:54:22.333-04:00So, when do the 110BCD Grand Cru cranks come out?
...So, when do the 110BCD Grand Cru cranks come out?<br /><br />And call me a heretic, but I want 172.5mm. Lots of ppl use that length, actually.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-30633031900205052962010-08-17T08:20:35.543-04:002010-08-17T08:20:35.543-04:00They are not drilled for a triple, but that's ...They are not drilled for a triple, but that's a good idea and we'll look into it.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-65489157196817951622010-08-16T19:19:54.446-04:002010-08-16T19:19:54.446-04:00are these drilled for triple?are these drilled for triple?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-62532517526967604222010-08-16T19:17:52.863-04:002010-08-16T19:17:52.863-04:00Greetings,
The triple crankset presents one ...Greetings,<br /><br /> The triple crankset presents one with somewhat of a dilema. It's too beautiful to put on a bicycle.<br /><br /> Best regardsKilroynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-82860792385300500532010-08-16T18:51:39.790-04:002010-08-16T18:51:39.790-04:00Do these have 74bcd mounts to convert to a triple?...Do these have 74bcd mounts to convert to a triple?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-29767135674450536802010-08-16T18:41:07.484-04:002010-08-16T18:41:07.484-04:00Wow, what a bargain. Just ordered a set of 170mm&#...Wow, what a bargain. Just ordered a set of 170mm's. Next job is to find a frame to put then on. Another project begins!!!conor248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-85581751509328064342010-08-16T18:27:28.267-04:002010-08-16T18:27:28.267-04:00they sure are shiney.
ive never heard of chroming ...they sure are shiney.<br />ive never heard of chroming alumnum. i thought only steal could be chromed.<br />thx superfreaksuperfreaknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-41522546288593293732010-08-16T16:42:18.786-04:002010-08-16T16:42:18.786-04:00175mm cranks sold out already?175mm cranks sold out already?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-4103511321623600382010-08-16T15:39:12.223-04:002010-08-16T15:39:12.223-04:00The low price of these cranks does not reflect any...The low price of these cranks does not reflect any lower quality or lower durability. I simply wanted to blow out stuff that's not in our long term plans and do something nice for our customers. VO has never been about "maximizing profit".<br /><br />If, a few years down the road, you want to replace the rings, you'll still probably be ahead on price.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-41532626316839894272010-08-16T15:29:56.182-04:002010-08-16T15:29:56.182-04:00Chrome is a more durable and expensive finish. Tha...Chrome is a more durable and expensive finish. That's why it's used in the bores and bearing of some high performance petrol engines. It's also used on some cassette and freewheel cogs. It is so hard that it ruins drill bits and files when you modify chrome parts.Le Cagotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-84207670218675840102010-08-16T15:05:44.425-04:002010-08-16T15:05:44.425-04:00Rust...no. Oxidize, yes. and they'll look a bi...Rust...no. Oxidize, yes. and they'll look a bit ratty anywhere that the chrome peels off. <br />Of course, that's true of any chromed metal....it's just that chroming is rarely used anywhere that there will be metal-on-metal contact...especially the kind of rough metal-on-metal contact that happens where a chain meets a chainring.<br />Allan PollockAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-2105646528441752772010-08-16T15:02:36.686-04:002010-08-16T15:02:36.686-04:00So is the finish on the polished Al just more dura...So is the finish on the polished Al just more durable compared to the plated? <br /><br />I guess I am just wondering what major disadvantage the plated cranks have on the polished that warrants such a discounted price.<br /><br />At the $65 price point, these things could have no finish and still seem to be a great value.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-71797012135464712922010-08-16T13:22:00.914-04:002010-08-16T13:22:00.914-04:00Both the rings and the arms are aluminum alloy, so...Both the rings and the arms are aluminum alloy, so they can't rust.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-37514835614965032742010-08-16T13:03:11.645-04:002010-08-16T13:03:11.645-04:00Can the chrome wear off at the teeth and allow the...Can the chrome wear off at the teeth and allow the rings to rust?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-86751372942297232092010-08-16T12:32:53.231-04:002010-08-16T12:32:53.231-04:00The lengths have been added. 165mm, 170mm, and 175...The lengths have been added. 165mm, 170mm, and 175mm are available.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-11141245759685736912010-08-16T12:24:02.705-04:002010-08-16T12:24:02.705-04:00Great deal, but the store doesn't list what le...Great deal, but the store doesn't list what length is being sold or available.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-83570862685617612262010-08-16T12:21:44.462-04:002010-08-16T12:21:44.462-04:00Those are gorgeous!Those are gorgeous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com