tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post3323834480154247016..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Mixte Mini-Build KitVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-7434255631411830302013-07-24T06:31:58.461-04:002013-07-24T06:31:58.461-04:00please bring back the mixte!please bring back the mixte!muse kiddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17323247214302767869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-49550085831232599492013-05-04T19:04:10.882-04:002013-05-04T19:04:10.882-04:00Please bring the beautiful mixte back.
You now ha...Please bring the beautiful mixte back.<br /><br />You now have more space and have a lot more frames made!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-82758611983102085812013-04-14T02:26:25.265-04:002013-04-14T02:26:25.265-04:00Ditto here, Julia! Call me a neo-yuppie or whatev...Ditto here, Julia! Call me a neo-yuppie or whatever, but lugged mixtes remind me of my beloved college cafe days. Normally I'd feel guilty making decisions solely based on aesthetics but Velo Orange's high quality would mitigate this guilt. So, please, Velo Orange powers that be, bring back your mixte so I may have my cake and eat it, too!Aretsuyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-80249498061472082242012-05-24T11:55:18.276-04:002012-05-24T11:55:18.276-04:00Did you fix your warehouse problem?? I want a VO ...Did you fix your warehouse problem?? I want a VO mixte!juliahttp://julia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-80549012283563346412011-05-03T13:57:56.426-04:002011-05-03T13:57:56.426-04:00Where can I get touch-up paint for a 2010 blue mix...Where can I get touch-up paint for a 2010 blue mixte? I have looked around in the Blog and seen reference to Dupont Imron 5351 Blue, but Imron is a catalyzing paint not so user friendly for touch ups.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-71331926590139942672010-09-20T09:52:36.066-04:002010-09-20T09:52:36.066-04:00Putting 650b wheels on a frame like this would be ...Putting 650b wheels on a frame like this would be silly. The only reason to convert frames is to turn racing frames into all-around frames. This frame is already designed to be an all-around frame.Le Cagotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72817212656144323602010-09-18T21:15:51.982-04:002010-09-18T21:15:51.982-04:00Can the mixtes take 650B wheels or just 700C?Can the mixtes take 650B wheels or just 700C?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-11254216896029081362010-09-13T11:29:35.256-04:002010-09-13T11:29:35.256-04:00The frames are painted, not powder coated. It'...The frames are painted, not powder coated. It's always best to strip the existing finish before redoing it.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-74776027896388621552010-09-12T01:34:26.418-04:002010-09-12T01:34:26.418-04:00antbikemike I bought one and want to have it repai...antbikemike I bought one and want to have it repainted. do I need to strip all the paint, or can I just lightly sand and repaint? Also is the mixte already powder coated, what is the paint job on there now?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-77779201348728010192010-09-10T13:49:52.750-04:002010-09-10T13:49:52.750-04:00Me too. I hope they come soon.Me too. I hope they come soon.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-21311513525394569852010-09-10T13:31:50.709-04:002010-09-10T13:31:50.709-04:00I'm also interested in the wingnuts.I'm also interested in the wingnuts.Justinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-42082223402590007212010-09-09T23:49:52.606-04:002010-09-09T23:49:52.606-04:00Are VO wingnuts in the future? I remember a mentio...Are VO wingnuts in the future? I remember a mention of them, are they going to be put into production?William Blake Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05745004359673674184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-48583315465411587892010-09-09T11:53:58.301-04:002010-09-09T11:53:58.301-04:00I am sorry that some frame projects are on hold, I...I am sorry that some frame projects are on hold, I hope your warehouse problem resolves itself soon.<br /><br />Can't wait to see what other goodies are clogging up your warehouse!Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254549814559852579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1379617460905296472010-09-09T10:17:52.737-04:002010-09-09T10:17:52.737-04:00Buy VO Mixte now and have it powder coated. It wou...Buy VO Mixte now and have it powder coated. It would only add about $100 or so.antbikemikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02224389434997585350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-917954039138352662010-09-09T02:30:54.519-04:002010-09-09T02:30:54.519-04:00One bike that really impressed me appearance-wise ...One bike that really impressed me appearance-wise was a carbolite tubed Peugeot Mixte with yellow handlebar tape, blue frame. Something about the paint job made it outstanding truly, but with the kind of paint job on this bike, yes, Cream would be very attractive sortof along the lines of what some recent Raleigh Club Man's have been.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-49762350235375192842010-09-08T21:31:41.693-04:002010-09-08T21:31:41.693-04:00Me too, I do love the frame and will order one in ...Me too, I do love the frame and will order one in a heartbeat if it was white or cream.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-85718217738124978842010-09-08T18:35:11.204-04:002010-09-08T18:35:11.204-04:00one vote for Cream for the next runone vote for Cream for the next runAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-40708032217748127892010-09-08T17:01:33.570-04:002010-09-08T17:01:33.570-04:00I hope you make more mixtes, but in a mellower col...I hope you make more mixtes, but in a mellower color.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com