tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post354936214710987074..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Grand Cru CrankVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger138125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-24431526517121915582010-10-24T05:28:03.701-04:002010-10-24T05:28:03.701-04:0046-29 is a combination that i sperhaps to be avoid...46-29 is a combination that i sperhaps to be avoided in any case. Does 46-27 work better (perhaps with an only slightly raised FD?<br />WillemWillemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421405679737892329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-71671604001928879542010-10-13T19:27:40.330-04:002010-10-13T19:27:40.330-04:00I checked the chainline, and it is fine with a 122...I checked the chainline, and it is fine with a 122mm BB. Just out of curiosity, I fiddled with the IRD derailleur today to see how high it would have to be to not rub when on the 29t rear, and the outer cage stood 8mm proud of the teeth on the big ring. That's a lot. It still shifted, but not nearly as well as when I had it set at 3mm. This'll take some experimenting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-49572758598353052492010-10-12T07:25:57.164-04:002010-10-12T07:25:57.164-04:00What did you have before, and what is stopping you...What did you have before, and what is stopping you to raise the derailleur a bit? Or could it be a chainline problem because you have used a longer BB?Willemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421405679737892329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-88924178469397527162010-10-11T23:48:05.417-04:002010-10-11T23:48:05.417-04:00I just put one of these on my Boulder Bicycle, and...I just put one of these on my Boulder Bicycle, and I like it a lot. It did require a 122mm BB to clear the fixed flange on the cartridge. The front derailleur is also bit of an issue. When I'm on the 46, running any rear cogs larger than 23t makes the chain hit the top of the derailleur cage--a definite disadvantage on a 14-29 cassette! I'm using an IRD compact right now; I'll swap it out for a FSA Gossamer in the next week or so and report back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-36900076331507823422010-10-05T10:24:31.571-04:002010-10-05T10:24:31.571-04:00well done, well done, well done.well done, well done, well done.bmaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057418422152703040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-60559781397376201842010-10-04T16:31:33.055-04:002010-10-04T16:31:33.055-04:00I wonder if there are any experiences to report ye...I wonder if there are any experiences to report yet. I wondered about FD compatibility, and possible chainstay clearance issues.<br />Finally, I wondered if there is any news yet about other rings sizes, and a 42-26 combination in particular.Willemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421405679737892329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-19959632130678027372010-08-12T03:49:18.843-04:002010-08-12T03:49:18.843-04:00Now available, and boy do they look nice.
WillemNow available, and boy do they look nice.<br />WillemWillemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421405679737892329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-82188577354237490832010-07-19T23:17:34.911-04:002010-07-19T23:17:34.911-04:00Beautiful! What a great contribution to the market...Beautiful! What a great contribution to the market, and your thoughtful development process was a pleasure to watch.<br /><br />Let me say how impressed I am that you are able to offer these in three separate sizes. Has been interesting to read all the comments asking for 172.5 but I suspect this thread ends up vastly over-estimating both 1) how many people can't need 172.5 and 2)how much difference 2.5mm makes. <br /><br />Looking closely at the photo it looks like you've widened the space between arm and ring to accommodate current design front deraileurs. Smart. My front ders are old school but useful to others. <br /><br />In the thread spirit of "please guess how I want it made and make it exactly like I want it" I would have prefered a larger outer chainring. I'm running 50/30 on a couple TAs and it's perfect for me. I have use for a 50x13 for part of every ride (spinning) and don't like or approve of cogs smaller than 13 ;-) But that's just me. 46/30 sounds like it works for most people and would probably be a good dirt road combo for me. Plus there's likely to ve a VO 50t eventually. <br /><br />Thanks Chris and Tom!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-5727956519713238712010-07-01T14:59:05.882-04:002010-07-01T14:59:05.882-04:00June has come and gone, and these cranks have not ...June has come and gone, and these cranks have not arrived yet. I have a bicycle in pieces patiently waiting ...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10811607429717414425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-35390086865597928272010-05-30T09:24:37.201-04:002010-05-30T09:24:37.201-04:00On these cranks 26 is the smallest possible. Anyth...On these cranks 26 is the smallest possible. Anything smaller would have had to be a double crank with a 110/74 mm bcd. In many respects that would have been a more practical approach (plenty of rings), but let us be grateful for what we have been given.<br />As for the larger of the two rings, I am not sure how small this can be without getting into trouble with the front derailleur. This cannot be lowered at will without hitting the chainstay.<br />WillemWillemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421405679737892329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-586518197014002792010-05-30T04:27:13.486-04:002010-05-30T04:27:13.486-04:00you're not the only one wanting smaller chainr...you're not the only one wanting smaller chainrings. 38-26 or anything even smaller would fit the bill.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-81570828442406331212010-05-17T15:58:52.314-04:002010-05-17T15:58:52.314-04:00I notice that I am not the only one who is craving...I notice that I am not the only one who is craving for smaller rings. My preference would still be for 42-26, or maybe even 40-26.Willemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421405679737892329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-32943239146875838232010-05-17T14:50:08.756-04:002010-05-17T14:50:08.756-04:00I'm looking for a 42/28 crankset.I'm looking for a 42/28 crankset.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-59187110632238825312010-04-26T22:21:36.319-04:002010-04-26T22:21:36.319-04:00Sign me up!Sign me up!K Matthiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10302994067650991669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-60832075698290821102010-04-25T01:06:17.775-04:002010-04-25T01:06:17.775-04:00I agree with WillemJ. I would like a smaller big ...I agree with WillemJ. I would like a smaller big ring, say, 42 or even smaller. The 30 is okay, but even smaller would be better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-29921557370612787582010-04-19T06:27:26.655-04:002010-04-19T06:27:26.655-04:00Are there any updates? We are all getting impatien...Are there any updates? We are all getting impatient. And as I said earlier, with smaller rings these would be even more relevant.Willemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421405679737892329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-59993249434571438462010-03-25T18:42:39.933-04:002010-03-25T18:42:39.933-04:00Yea, baby ... those cranks look sharp!Yea, baby ... those cranks look sharp!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-42175608397375870352010-03-21T18:27:10.734-04:002010-03-21T18:27:10.734-04:00What's the ETA? I will buy one.What's the ETA? I will buy one.benfidarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17074058102279306928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72386433970840472052010-03-21T13:25:11.445-04:002010-03-21T13:25:11.445-04:00I love these, as I love my old TA's. It is goo...I love these, as I love my old TA's. It is good to have the practical improvements as well. However, I think these cranks would be even more attractive with 42/26 rings, now that a 11-28 would be the most obvious Shimano cassette to partner them with. It would take them where no other modern crank can go, and in the real world a 26-28 is far more relevant than a 46-11.Willemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421405679737892329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-15032461137682952782010-03-07T17:13:38.293-05:002010-03-07T17:13:38.293-05:00For the couple of folks looking for a single versi...For the couple of folks looking for a single version of this ring - if looks are the big deal, IRD just came out with a similar styled crankset for fixed/ss setups:<br /><br />http://www.interlocracing.com/cranks.html<br /><br />Soma carries it online.<br /><br />Personally, I'll wait for a single version of this from VO, as the track-style 144 BCD ends up a being a little limiting for me - AllCity is the only place I know making smaller rings for 144, and only in colours. <br /><br />I'll definitely be looking to get one of these for my derailleur bike when they arrive thoughJoshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01799141206977457210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-23980252258161051772010-03-03T14:54:46.854-05:002010-03-03T14:54:46.854-05:00I will definitely be adding these to the component...I will definitely be adding these to the components list for a future build.Tim D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06116046368736389436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-85358719508676105302010-03-01T10:08:01.901-05:002010-03-01T10:08:01.901-05:00Thanks Chris for the clarification!
I'd be sur...Thanks Chris for the clarification!<br />I'd be sure to order a set and some rings for the Nervar set I scored on 'bay awhile back. <br />My biggest worry is that you'll be all out by the time I get around to!<br />Keep 'em coming! / PeteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-78642113775358187022010-03-01T08:00:44.530-05:002010-03-01T08:00:44.530-05:00The VO cranks are not the same as the Electra cran...The VO cranks are not the same as the Electra cranks. We have our own molds and they are made in a different factory. There are many refinements in the VO cranks. If you compare the quality and details side-by-side many differences will be obvious. The Electra cranks were made for their beach cruiser-style bikes; VO's were made for serious long distance cyclists.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-69280661453299557502010-03-01T07:55:09.370-05:002010-03-01T07:55:09.370-05:00Thanks Chris, they look great!
Are they made by th...Thanks Chris, they look great!<br />Are they made by the same company as the Electra Ticino unveiled at Interbike last year?<br /><br /><br />Lots more nice pic's of VO stuff at Nahbs 2010 showing up at flickr!<br />/PeteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-88961638505086891732010-02-28T20:06:00.826-05:002010-02-28T20:06:00.826-05:00Thanks Chris! Great work.
Are these the same mak...Thanks Chris! Great work. <br /><br />Are these the same make as the Electra Ticino shown at Interbike?:<br />http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/interbike-electra-unveils-ticino-classic-bike-line-23346<br /><br />http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1Zb7K43b1D4/SuM9kgsYilI/AAAAAAAAD8c/2SijqTFznJ4/s400/ticino_cranks.jpg<br /><br />Pictures of VO stuf from Nahbs 2010:<br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/arsbars/sets/72157623398748925/<br />and<br />http://www.flickr.com/groups/nahbs2010/pool/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com