tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post3413734798766026057..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Shiny BitsVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-91715104369255744582013-04-27T09:36:36.719-04:002013-04-27T09:36:36.719-04:00I am the owner of Jeffreys Randonneur By Paulus Qu...I am the owner of Jeffreys Randonneur By Paulus Quiros<br /><br />I would love to buy a rear light reflector That would fit on my Zepplin Fenders.<br /><br />How about it?<br /><br />Jeffrey DownesJeffrey Downes UKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-12931544617185105522013-04-13T23:41:47.092-04:002013-04-13T23:41:47.092-04:00Bluemels used a small reflector like this on their...Bluemels used a small reflector like this on their TdF and Airweight fenders. Pressed or spun alloy, of course, not billet-machined. Chris, this is a soluble problem. If you brought this to market, you'd have lines of people begging you for the chance to write you a check.<br /><br />Also, many municipalities require the use of a reflector, not a rear light. It's usually overlooked, but the laws are still there.Captain Blightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-84786483061734083322013-04-10T07:03:11.720-04:002013-04-10T07:03:11.720-04:00I agree, we need a reflector to supplement a light...I agree, we need a reflector to supplement a lighting system.<br /> There is a small JOS Reflector that is found on some of the nicest Herse bikes. that would be a great starting point. Not too big either. <br /> The small reflectors look the best.<br />I happen to have the same reflector you've posted on my bike. Love it , but very expensive for what it is.<br /> <br />Parisianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07958557779401562452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-87663429072817315892013-04-09T14:32:18.987-04:002013-04-09T14:32:18.987-04:00The problem with making a battery light shaped lik...The problem with making a battery light shaped like this is where you put a battery with sufficient capacity. Disk batteries will keep you going for maybe hours, but not many. So you either need to set the batteries somewhere else (which is not a terrible idea) or go with dyno power. For a dyno, the biggest item in the light is going to be the backup capacitor. The rest of the elements that make up a Pixeo (for example), on the other hand, are tiny and could easily be mounted behind a reflector like this one. Put the Pixeo's LED and prism in the center, leave the rest as a reflector, and you'd be golden.<br /><br />BTW, what are the quality issues you've seen with the Pixeo? Like all fender-mount lights, it's a royal pain to install. But mine has been absolutely trouble-free since installation, in spite of some very nasty weather conditions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-38879222402587065132013-04-09T14:02:04.911-04:002013-04-09T14:02:04.911-04:00If VO do a reflector, maybe they could 'tactic...If VO do a reflector, maybe they could 'tactically' leave enough space inside so that someone might fit the internals of one of the B&M rear lights.<br /><br />Not that they'd be making lights, just leaving the door ajar.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00186247109812164962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-32181359287787909112013-04-09T11:26:23.770-04:002013-04-09T11:26:23.770-04:00The first company to make a battery powered tail l...The first company to make a battery powered tail light with a similar appearance to this reflector will immediately have so many orders on their hands they won't be able to keep up with production. Add a dyno version and you could heat your house with paper money.Bloganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07617895901504754939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-58357495245214746262013-04-09T09:49:06.663-04:002013-04-09T09:49:06.663-04:00My Pixeo has been nothing but rock-solid for thous...My Pixeo has been nothing but rock-solid for thousands of miles. Even after getting hit from behind hard enough to knock my U-lock out of the rear rack slot, the light survived the impact with only a few mars and a scratch. It's now on its second bike and going strong. I think PW is the only place to get them these days. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-44347758990973356802013-04-09T02:09:47.944-04:002013-04-09T02:09:47.944-04:00You can find these japanese Kimura reflectors here...You can find these japanese Kimura reflectors here: http://www.cyclesgrandbois.com/SHOP/718629/718635/list.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-27612469173152300522013-04-09T01:50:31.793-04:002013-04-09T01:50:31.793-04:00I cast another vote in favor of a dynamo powered t...I cast another vote in favor of a dynamo powered taillight in that shape. Or not in that shape. It can look different, for all I care. But the back of the fender happens to be an excellent place for a taillight. And most racks etc do not interfere with the path of the light from a light in that location!Tom Reingoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18210010557421996209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-67682455683526401442013-04-09T01:50:01.152-04:002013-04-09T01:50:01.152-04:00I cast another vote in favor of a dynamo powered t...I cast another vote in favor of a dynamo powered taillight in that shape. Or not in that shape. It can look different, for all I care. But the back of the fender happens to be an excellent place for a taillight. And most racks etc do not interfere with the path of the light from a light in that location!Tom Reingoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18210010557421996209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-37123961041418519132013-04-09T01:39:19.225-04:002013-04-09T01:39:19.225-04:00Of the plastic reflectors, this cat-eye is the bes...Of the plastic reflectors, this cat-eye is the best I've seen. It hugs the fender; quite svelte even. <br /><br />http://www.cateye.com/jp/products/detail/RR-C1/moreinfo/Alistair Williamsonhttp://www.kinnbikes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-4137646442840640552013-04-09T01:05:33.429-04:002013-04-09T01:05:33.429-04:00Are those leather washers between the eyebolts and...Are those leather washers between the eyebolts and the fender?Charlienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72229185696194589382013-04-08T21:40:44.691-04:002013-04-08T21:40:44.691-04:00If that unit were available at less than, say, twe...If that unit were available at less than, say, twenty bucks, and assuming that body to be hollow, I am somehow certain that some hackmeister out there would soon enough make it be a light. TJChttp://trailerparkcyclist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-41898894152882643542013-04-08T21:19:22.075-04:002013-04-08T21:19:22.075-04:00VO should be making nice lights and reflectors, bo...VO should be making nice lights and reflectors, both front and rear. That, or offer led conversion kits for vintage lighting similar to what Compass Cycle and Reflectalight offers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-66235574520880097122013-04-08T20:03:38.521-04:002013-04-08T20:03:38.521-04:00If you make this I'll buy 3. Make a nice fende...If you make this I'll buy 3. Make a nice fender mounted battery light and dyamo light and I'll buy some of them as well. I'm amazed nobody sells anything like this.Noahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729538786977208156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-86601336984447441622013-04-08T19:11:34.536-04:002013-04-08T19:11:34.536-04:00Jitensha Studio in Berkeley sells these reflectors...Jitensha Studio in Berkeley sells these reflectors. I'm sure Velo Orange is acquainted with their product line.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-43445454663101078112013-04-08T18:24:54.896-04:002013-04-08T18:24:54.896-04:00I am constantly on the lookout for modern dyno lig...I am constantly on the lookout for modern dyno lights with the classic look. As far as I can tell fender mount ones are non existent. I have gone as far as retro fitting a classic incandescent housing with a LED. But it would be great to have a less labor intensive option.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10045646867764847954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-69848652770400600432013-04-08T16:59:39.736-04:002013-04-08T16:59:39.736-04:006-3-2, I only have one and it's not for sale ;...6-3-2, I only have one and it's not for sale ;<) These are hard to get and darn expensive. But we're looking into it.<br /><br />Annon, We stopped selling the Pixeo because quality control was a big problem; so many returns. I'd like to see a classically-styled metal-bodied fender light. VeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-24573113660425580732013-04-08T16:34:35.014-04:002013-04-08T16:34:35.014-04:00Not practical? Seems the exact opposite to me. A r...Not practical? Seems the exact opposite to me. A reflector is nothing but practical. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-35951721204726315402013-04-08T16:21:31.883-04:002013-04-08T16:21:31.883-04:00YES, please a beautiful elegant round reflector si...YES, please a beautiful elegant round reflector similar to the example.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-42763536757001838632013-04-08T16:04:59.222-04:002013-04-08T16:04:59.222-04:00Spanninga Pixeo?Spanninga Pixeo?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72842192982286296802013-04-08T15:38:55.029-04:002013-04-08T15:38:55.029-04:00I would buy this right now if it were on sale. I n...I would buy this right now if it were on sale. I need something exactly like this. Sell it. 6-3-2https://www.blogger.com/profile/18283660978251053672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-36120131419141434582013-04-08T15:15:00.518-04:002013-04-08T15:15:00.518-04:00All reflectors and tailights should be round. To ...All reflectors and tailights should be round. To my eye, other shapes just don't work on a bike. I completely agree with other commenters that someone needs to market a simple, round fender-mounted dynamo or battery powered light. The various German fender-mounted lights look too much like insects for my taste.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-39465708275086791212013-04-08T15:10:31.109-04:002013-04-08T15:10:31.109-04:00Many states require a rear reflector at night, eve...Many states require a rear reflector at night, even if a tail light is used, so a simple, inexpensive, and elegant fender-mount reflector would be a great item, assuming it had the correct DOT approvals.randynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-5162275031569440152013-04-08T14:39:28.298-04:002013-04-08T14:39:28.298-04:00I agree. Someone should make dynamo, or even batte...I agree. Someone should make dynamo, or even battery, lights styled like this. But VO isn't planning to make lights. We don't have the expertise to make one I'd be satisfied with, sorry. A reflector, maybe?VeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.com