tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post3069420450849411958..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Nuts!Velo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-21546288472515759452018-07-14T18:15:21.988-04:002018-07-14T18:15:21.988-04:00I need 20 wings nuts for my bike help please :(I need 20 wings nuts for my bike help please :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16994983343563121586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-11215530881609398892015-01-25T19:43:25.761-05:002015-01-25T19:43:25.761-05:00I see the ignorant are commenting without ever hav...I see the ignorant are commenting without ever having used these.<br /><br />These are superior to QRs<br /><br />They clamp tighter than a QR, and you can have your wheel off faster than the guy trying to spin his QR past the lawyer tabs.epicyclohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11827114457630373524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-12209286712873098242013-10-07T15:21:36.824-04:002013-10-07T15:21:36.824-04:00Hello,
Would these nuts fit with road Halo Aerotra...Hello,<br />Would these nuts fit with road Halo Aerotrack wheelset ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-84576773800624488532011-04-19T17:32:53.236-04:002011-04-19T17:32:53.236-04:00I have a solid rear axle on my single speed. To t...I have a solid rear axle on my single speed. To those who say they would have limited usefulness, I would point out, that in my usual absent-minded way, I usually have my tool kit, but rarely have the wrench necessary to remove those nuts. Wing nuts would be a big help if I ever get a flat. Luckily, I run slime tubes, and the single speed is my around-town bike, so I never have found myself needing to remove the rear wheel while out and about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-89760647558657073502011-04-15T09:26:43.865-04:002011-04-15T09:26:43.865-04:00Agreed with michael.Agreed with michael.google maps google mapshttp://www.googlemapsgooglemaps.co.nrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-90755552851737575792011-04-13T16:36:39.574-04:002011-04-13T16:36:39.574-04:00Got my set in today. 100% satisfied. good job VO.Got my set in today. 100% satisfied. good job VO.William Blake Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05745004359673674184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-38026450161956831882011-04-10T22:59:52.701-04:002011-04-10T22:59:52.701-04:00I second Masmojo ...a Nexus Alfine version would b...I second Masmojo ...a Nexus Alfine version would be a godsend.Groundshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17711603015781473332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-71345699760829804262011-04-08T23:26:52.992-04:002011-04-08T23:26:52.992-04:00Thanks for the Never-Seez tip. I use the basic ant...Thanks for the Never-Seez tip. I use the basic anti seize stuff from PermAtex. Works ok. Pannier racks get locktite but other stuff get the oppositeRiggsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-56094108386095998652011-04-07T19:42:02.684-04:002011-04-07T19:42:02.684-04:00I have these wing nuts on my fixed gear Raleigh 20...I have these wing nuts on my fixed gear Raleigh 20. 53/14 gear ratio with 20 x 1.5 wheels. <br /><br />http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=122096269<br /><br />I haven't had any problem with axle slippage, even when pedaling hard out of the saddle.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254549814559852579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-15941551074007574672011-04-07T16:54:37.672-04:002011-04-07T16:54:37.672-04:00Greetings,
These wing nuts lack an artistic ...Greetings,<br /><br /> These wing nuts lack an artistic appeal. Maybe for a BMX bike, but I wouldn't put them on an older bicycle. I fail to see the logic for using these. Quick release hubs have been proven to work well, look good, and provide a certain measure of security.<br /><br /> Best regardsKilroynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-65406465693889073492011-04-07T15:32:54.407-04:002011-04-07T15:32:54.407-04:00I think these are awesome, but like most current c...I think these are awesome, but like most current cyclists/mechanics my experience with wingnuts is pretty limited, so I have to wonder where the limit is in terms of rider strength where they stop being a good idea, for both geared and SS/fixed bikes.Nate Knutsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-77725536631466886232011-04-07T11:51:31.302-04:002011-04-07T11:51:31.302-04:00I'm not to tech savvy on things technical, but...I'm not to tech savvy on things technical, but can I replace the the nuts on my single speed wheels with these? Can I get them tight enough to avoid the rear wheel going out of alignment?<br /><br />They look very cool by the way!Mike Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561993924866198571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-59965388020965304952011-04-07T11:26:35.100-04:002011-04-07T11:26:35.100-04:00This is the first time that I part company with Ve...This is the first time that I part company with Velo Orange on just how retro is TOO retro. <br /><br />I'm not sure what it is about the wing nuts that jars, but they are less easy to use than a QR and offer less protection than a locking skewer and the aesthetics are overdone - a bit like putting a chromed steering wheel on a classic car.Karlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-54253365681367982202011-04-06T23:48:24.224-04:002011-04-06T23:48:24.224-04:00I would think a nexus version of this in the futur...I would think a nexus version of this in the future would be a possibility!? I am sure there are many people like myself who could use something like that!masmojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260367964099605460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-20223963945287388392011-04-06T18:32:32.479-04:002011-04-06T18:32:32.479-04:00@Riggs:
Always use nickel Never-Seez on stainless ...@Riggs:<br />Always use nickel Never-Seez on stainless threads. No galling, ever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-9745319027121749022011-04-06T11:52:03.933-04:002011-04-06T11:52:03.933-04:00We don't want to sell these un-chased, but if ...We don't want to sell these un-chased, but if time permits we'll chase more and add them to the inventory.<br /><br />Threading is 10x1mm rear and 9x1mm front.<br /><br />Nexus hubs, like many internal gear hubs, use the old British threading, so these won't fit.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-48676651290813804412011-04-06T11:41:30.153-04:002011-04-06T11:41:30.153-04:00I really want these for my bike as well, but as a ...I really want these for my bike as well, but as a city commuter my first thought was the theft of the actual wingnuts not the wheels themselves. I'd like to second the idea of a self-locking version.ScottMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07996850657057628429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-71410844028307417222011-04-06T11:26:21.490-04:002011-04-06T11:26:21.490-04:00What are the threading on these and what were the ...What are the threading on these and what were the old ones that were sold? I have a pair I couldn't get to work on an some old mtn bike hubs.Wingahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11217069477221804106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-9829517102920820052011-04-06T11:22:47.506-04:002011-04-06T11:22:47.506-04:00I love the look,but stainless tends to gall after ...I love the look,but stainless tends to gall after repeated tighening or over tighening. Would this be more appropriate in chrome on steel? Or am I just being paranoid?Riggsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-74781330939483955772011-04-06T11:16:27.748-04:002011-04-06T11:16:27.748-04:00I was looking at these thinking how great they loo...I was looking at these thinking how great they look, but also thinking "what on earth would I do with those" Then it struck me; one of the things I absolutely hate about my Nexus rear hubs is their not having a quick release!! removing the wheel in the field always means having a cool tool or some other "Wrench" to be able to get my wheel off Hmmmm? I am wondering if these will fit a Nexus hub? I guess they should!? If so I will order a dozen or so cause I have 5 or 6 bikes w/ Nexus hubs!! And I can chase them myself!! COOL!masmojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260367964099605460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-90524737841865545332011-04-06T03:26:37.492-04:002011-04-06T03:26:37.492-04:00Heck, I own a set of metric taps and dies solely f...Heck, I own a set of metric taps and dies solely for bike related threading needs. I'd buy a set of unchased if you'd knock a couple bucks off. Of course I'd need a set of 4 rears as the bike in question has 15mm nuts all around. For the record ('cause I know some wiseguy will question my knowledge of a bike that's in my garage) it's a rather old Jamis ExplorerRaiynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008417835955777719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-61682344605493341922011-04-06T02:50:14.984-04:002011-04-06T02:50:14.984-04:00looks very nice! will there be a lockable version ...looks very nice! will there be a lockable version for city bike use? perhaps making the "wings" detachable?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-785802416782740922011-04-05T21:11:17.700-04:002011-04-05T21:11:17.700-04:00Instead of sending them back, what about knocking ...Instead of sending them back, what about knocking the price down, with a caveat to buyers that they'll need to chase the threads? Or, maybe I can buy them up cheap and put Mrs Dibbly to work chasing threads, then dump them on eBay. :) <br /><br />Seriously, though, perhaps there is an agency in your area that gets work for the disabled who might want the work. Or a halfway house type of program. Or hire a high school kid on a "per widget" basis. Just tossing out ideas, trying to make lemonade for somebody...<br /><br />Whatever happens, hopefully there will be another batch at some time in the future.dwainedibblynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-197367615203929092011-04-05T20:25:41.845-04:002011-04-05T20:25:41.845-04:00There have been a lot of new items popping up! Als...There have been a lot of new items popping up! Also I noticed a lot of restocking. Will there be a post detailing all of the restock? I was surprised when I realized Porteur bars were back in road size and wasn't sure it was true!Kate Burckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10733903280000599616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-16962696241748096892011-04-05T20:00:09.912-04:002011-04-05T20:00:09.912-04:00Dang, I really wanted a pair of those, I would pur...Dang, I really wanted a pair of those, I would purchase a pair that needs chasing and do it myself if that were an option to get some on my ride sooner.William Blake Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05745004359673674184noreply@blogger.com