tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post327564173773549892..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: PhotosVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-78853520437445951672009-02-26T22:45:00.000-05:002009-02-26T22:45:00.000-05:00Does anyone know if the Chicken has toe-clip overl...Does anyone know if the Chicken has toe-clip overlap ?<BR/><BR/><BR/>P.S. - The Bleriot looks mighty stupid with the bars that high. Why not just get a pair of Sting-Ray ape hanger bars and be done with it ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-17160042517012280902009-02-25T12:22:00.000-05:002009-02-25T12:22:00.000-05:00Re the Bridgestone: I have the little Jitensha tai...Re the Bridgestone: I have the little Jitensha taillight on a bike and it's superb. Starts blinking automatically when it gets dark and the bike is moving. The batteries seem to last forever; mine is 2.5 years old and never had a battery change. <BR/><BR/>The only thing really bad about the design is that when you put your bike on a car rack at night, the light blinks the whole time. There really should be a switch to turn it off. Otherwise, this product would seem to be hands-down winner.Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016373487910801383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-33622448769194104302009-02-24T00:37:00.000-05:002009-02-24T00:37:00.000-05:00Hi Jimmythefly,the black object is the bracket for...Hi Jimmythefly,<BR/>the black object is the bracket for a Hamax child seat. This way you can pop the seat in and out.<BR/>And the taillight is the highly recommendable motion and light sensor activated battery light sold by Jitensha Studio.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-38078646771320122152009-02-21T19:24:00.000-05:002009-02-21T19:24:00.000-05:00The Bleriot definitely has TCO in 51cm size. I kn...The Bleriot definitely has TCO in 51cm size. I know because I own one. And that was with 160mm cranks.Andrew Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08917065225850153006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-62987407059904330952009-02-21T16:18:00.000-05:002009-02-21T16:18:00.000-05:00I do not have toe clips on this bike, but it looks...I do not have toe clips on this bike, but it looks like there might be a little overlap. It would be better to ask Dick at Country Bike Shop (where I got the bike) these questions; he has the last few Bleriot frames in stock, if you're set on a Bleriot. You can find them online. Plus they can add VO bits if you request.<BR/><BR/>I believe, though, that with any reasonable geometry toe clip overlap is inevitable in a frame that small.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-60654320118559541972009-02-21T15:15:00.000-05:002009-02-21T15:15:00.000-05:00Thanks for the answers on the Bleriot. I hope you ...Thanks for the answers on the Bleriot. I hope you don't mind another one. Does it have toe-clip-overlap (TCO)? The reason I am asking is if this 51cm does not have TCO, I will get one. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-34639825045912379182009-02-21T13:26:00.000-05:002009-02-21T13:26:00.000-05:00Re the Bleriot, I have Albatross bars on mine with...Re the Bleriot, I have Albatross bars on mine with barend shifters. Allows more upright posture with optional hand positions. Your GF might like that as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-24113544076543205892009-02-21T13:10:00.000-05:002009-02-21T13:10:00.000-05:00The Bleriot is 51 cm; it's a 650B bike, and the ti...The Bleriot is 51 cm; it's a 650B bike, and the tires are Rivendell Nifty-Swifties, 33 mm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-40047689913412654872009-02-21T12:39:00.000-05:002009-02-21T12:39:00.000-05:00On the Bleriot again, what is the size of the tire...On the Bleriot again, what is the size of the tires? I really like how they complement the frame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-84985794967102030882009-02-21T12:36:00.000-05:002009-02-21T12:36:00.000-05:00I like the Bleriot as it is with high handlebar. W...I like the Bleriot as it is with high handlebar. What size is it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-83090675864458851712009-02-21T11:06:00.000-05:002009-02-21T11:06:00.000-05:00Regarding the Bleriot: The bike actually fits my g...Regarding the Bleriot: The bike actually fits my girlfriend fine, with minimal standover height. The reason for the extra-long stem is that she is very used to a city bike with an upright riding position. <BR/><BR/>I've been slowly lowering the stem so that eventually the handlebars will be just above the seat. I agree that long stems look ridiculous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-16733714776456913322009-02-21T00:10:00.000-05:002009-02-21T00:10:00.000-05:00cluck,cluck,cluck!Why did the chicken cross the ro...cluck,cluck,cluck!<BR/>Why did the chicken cross the road? It really wanted to check out those shiny fenders!Adrienne Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16658593098911314756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-74980807842412855482009-02-20T23:55:00.000-05:002009-02-20T23:55:00.000-05:00The Bombadil is a pretty bike but the twin top tub...The Bombadil is a pretty bike but the twin top tube is a deal breaker - totally unnecessary and does nothing but add weight and probably makes the ride less lively as well. I know Grant claims this bike was meant for ruff stuff and that's why the dbl tt was spec'd but c'mon... most early steel mtb's are still in service and are nearly indestructible. Just a bit too much form over function for my taste.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-90728054522646493912009-02-20T21:31:00.000-05:002009-02-20T21:31:00.000-05:00I think that's a Jitensha sourced tail light. Two...I think that's a Jitensha sourced tail light. Two versions, one batter and the other not.<BR/><BR/>I've been looking for an alloy tailight. Shaped like a chicken, but anodized a really dark greay- not highly polished.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-9513630716710013232009-02-20T21:23:00.000-05:002009-02-20T21:23:00.000-05:00Au contraire, mon frere! Observe the puny crest, ...Au contraire, mon frere! Observe the puny crest, the pronounced underbite, the too-small feathers. The owner of this chicken has no idea how foolish he looks on it!Ian Dicksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14721391514711042385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-67954511685730411412009-02-20T21:18:00.000-05:002009-02-20T21:18:00.000-05:00The owner of the Bleriot chose a frame size about ...The owner of the Bleriot chose a frame size about 4cm too small. Look at that ridiculous stem.<BR/><BR/>And those Honjos on the Bridgestone - what a waste. You could fit a fist between the rear tyre and the mudguard.<BR/><BR/>The chicken however, is perfectly proportioned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-531588997194563542009-02-20T20:01:00.000-05:002009-02-20T20:01:00.000-05:00> How's that Velib program working out?I...> How's that Velib program working out?<BR/><BR/>I'm more interested in the Pouletlib program they've got going on down there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-90609290511797629472009-02-20T16:17:00.000-05:002009-02-20T16:17:00.000-05:00You know, when I first saw the Bombadil on the Riv...You know, when I first saw the Bombadil on the Riv site, I thought, "That would make a super heavy-duty city bike." Apparently I wasn't alone in this.<BR/><BR/>I think the stem on the chicken is adjustable. And the finish would probably buff out nicely with a little simichrome and some elbow grease.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-73416226467198079722009-02-20T15:38:00.000-05:002009-02-20T15:38:00.000-05:00What kind of fender-mounted taillightis that on th...What kind of fender-mounted taillight<BR/>is that on the Bridgestone? I like<BR/>the looks of it.<BR/> PrestonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-63653873909209194542009-02-20T15:25:00.000-05:002009-02-20T15:25:00.000-05:00How's that Velib program working out?How's that Velib program working out?z-manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09572343329703287829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-32152056317327043092009-02-20T15:17:00.000-05:002009-02-20T15:17:00.000-05:00If you come again, you'll see my Xtracycle with a ...If you come again, you'll see my Xtracycle with a spanking-new VO sprung seat. Merry Christmas for my butt.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06140149479961331156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-37743963840890317772009-02-20T14:42:00.000-05:002009-02-20T14:42:00.000-05:00jimmythefly said:"What's the black object on the B...jimmythefly said:<BR/><BR/>"What's the black object on the Bridgestone's seat tube?"<BR/><BR/>It's for choking the chicken...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-40531718093580577242009-02-20T14:35:00.000-05:002009-02-20T14:35:00.000-05:00A chick with no helmet? Mon dieu.A chick with no helmet? Mon dieu.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-76933628163696064502009-02-20T14:19:00.000-05:002009-02-20T14:19:00.000-05:00The chicken was at the market as part of a program...The chicken was at the market as part of a program to allow rural chickens to experience the cultural benefits of Washington DC, museums, monuments, theater, etc.<BR/><BR/>By the way that's an egg laying chicken, not a nugget chicken.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-62193148004840353002009-02-20T14:09:00.000-05:002009-02-20T14:09:00.000-05:00it's obvious the hen is Chinese.it's obvious the hen is Chinese.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com