tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post2876443995361410786..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Back from TaiwanVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-42070878841717095822013-04-11T18:12:01.477-04:002013-04-11T18:12:01.477-04:00huh. I was hoping for a light, low trail, canti 70...huh. I was hoping for a light, low trail, canti 700c machine with a lower bb and clearance for say, 38s with fenders. Sort of a pass hunter, lightly loaded off-roadable design.<br /><br />I guess I'd better go to my local framebuilder and get in line.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-14376736685133534552013-04-07T09:29:38.562-04:002013-04-07T09:29:38.562-04:00Id be really interested in that frame too! I alrea...Id be really interested in that frame too! I already have a wishlist: Short top tube, oversized tubing in the rear triangle for stiffness, well-placed rack and fender mounts, and a monstrous head tube.<br /><br />And maybe some kind of reinforced rack eyelets like the newer LHT design.<br /><br />I use a Surly Troll for my off-road touring and those are the things Id want. Mostly a blend between the Troll and a Singular Peregrine... but a little more oriented towards hauling weight than either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72299733084389450592013-04-01T22:45:04.459-04:002013-04-01T22:45:04.459-04:00Aw shoot, I was hoping for a 700c version too.Aw shoot, I was hoping for a 700c version too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-46064105478905072552013-04-01T10:33:30.719-04:002013-04-01T10:33:30.719-04:00Carl, As CNC machines, robotic welders, etc, gain ...Carl, As CNC machines, robotic welders, etc, gain traction, labor costs become less important. Shipping can cost more than the difference in labor in some cases. But what's most important is an industrial eco-systems: a forging shop, a CNC shop, a fastener manufacturer, a packaging plant, and lots of engineers all in the same town.<br /><br />Donald, I really don't know anything about the bikes in the photo. I just thought they were cool, though maybe not practical.<br /><br />Anon, we might make skirted 650b fenders<br /><br />VeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-75759380966307803002013-03-30T17:37:25.085-04:002013-03-30T17:37:25.085-04:00Are you looking into producing skirted 700c/650b f...Are you looking into producing skirted 700c/650b fenders?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-56086094337892362182013-03-30T11:59:06.361-04:002013-03-30T11:59:06.361-04:00You didn't say anything about the photo. It...You didn't say anything about the photo. It's funny that I've never seen a frame like that. What would the properties be like, and why have I never seen a similar configuration? I'm sure there's a simple reason.Donaldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-53247095823578884652013-03-30T08:47:37.495-04:002013-03-30T08:47:37.495-04:00As the economy grows in Taiwan and workers demand ...As the economy grows in Taiwan and workers demand higher wages/benefits/union representation, chances are the factories will chase inexpensive labor outside of Taiwan. Malaysia, India, mainland China, eventually Africa, etc. Such is global capitalism. carlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-45815260903006470262013-03-30T04:45:29.413-04:002013-03-30T04:45:29.413-04:00Wow!
Didn't know you attended the TICS 2013. ...Wow!<br />Didn't know you attended the TICS 2013. Wished I had met you there.<br />Perhaps next year.<br />Thanks.<br />-RoseTryon Ridersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-34397406189448822552013-03-30T01:34:43.690-04:002013-03-30T01:34:43.690-04:00Please don't stop importing the silver bits fo...Please don't stop importing the silver bits for that black stuff. Everyone has black stuff but not enough people are making nice shiny silver bits.MtnMavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04504179005830700012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-37190815414938929662013-03-29T17:54:39.321-04:002013-03-29T17:54:39.321-04:00Sounds like it might be an affordable Rivendell At...Sounds like it might be an affordable Rivendell Atlantis. That should be a welcome addition.Wes Ewellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-79164317711691873322013-03-29T13:17:14.851-04:002013-03-29T13:17:14.851-04:00Gypsy By Trade has dropped some hints about the ne...Gypsy By Trade has dropped some hints about the new bike and it seems there is definitely a high level of interest in a touring or utility 29er if NAHBS is any indication.<br /><br />VO and Riv (sounds like a drink) hanging out in Taiwan...it must have been interesting. Assuming you talked about bikes.<br /><br />A matte black Stealth Camp 29er with black components would sweet. <br /><br />tjTrailer Park Cyclisthttp://trailerparkcyclist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-42944165348896388422013-03-29T10:54:14.600-04:002013-03-29T10:54:14.600-04:00Oh well, I'll just have to use a chain tension...Oh well, I'll just have to use a chain tensioner. I have one bike with an 8-speed hub and dual chainwheels (with a tensioner) that gives me 16 usable gears in a perfect half-step progression. I like being able to shift quickly and quietly whether pedaling, coasting, or standing still.Wes Ewellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-74560369658590860372013-03-29T09:50:27.050-04:002013-03-29T09:50:27.050-04:00The new frame will be like a Campeur crossed with ...The new frame will be like a Campeur crossed with a 29er. Vertical dropouts, canti brakes, huge tire clearance, etc. The emphasis is on comfortable long distance touring on unpaved roads and double-track trails.VeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-21238273610130407382013-03-28T23:44:37.827-04:002013-03-28T23:44:37.827-04:00I would be interested in this new frame as well, e...I would be interested in this new frame as well, especially if it had low-trail geometry and removable canti studs as well as brake bridges with enough clearances for decent 700c tires. It should still not require massive reach so good dual-pivots could still be used. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02513943468375727504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-31664973682068943672013-03-28T16:26:48.579-04:002013-03-28T16:26:48.579-04:00Please tell us more about the off-pavement touring...Please tell us more about the off-pavement touring frame concept. Will it have fat tires for gravel paths, and horizontal drop-outs for geared hubs?Wes Ewellhttp://www.twofootartist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-25726396845710635572013-03-28T15:40:27.343-04:002013-03-28T15:40:27.343-04:00black VO GC brakes - YES!black VO GC brakes - YES!stevep33https://www.blogger.com/profile/10442696805007475062noreply@blogger.com