tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post3978173713764217819..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: This and That and New StuffVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-7803431341879889432015-05-18T07:53:35.913-04:002015-05-18T07:53:35.913-04:00How about a grand cru seatpost with around 14mm of...How about a grand cru seatpost with around 14mm of setback? I'm building a fixed right now with VO polished silver stem and headset and would love to top it off with a matching seatpost of regular setback<br />Thanks RobertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-32256702004941841392015-05-17T19:59:36.770-04:002015-05-17T19:59:36.770-04:00We haven't set the price for the Piolet yet, b...We haven't set the price for the Piolet yet, but it'll be reasonable, as are our other frames.VeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-54018974938289236312015-05-16T21:46:12.757-04:002015-05-16T21:46:12.757-04:00How much is the Piolet Frame and Fork going to sel...How much is the Piolet Frame and Fork going to sell for?? It looks amazing! I believe this is going to be my next project!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01169403032490050387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72947064035714611282015-05-15T08:54:02.292-04:002015-05-15T08:54:02.292-04:00+1 please bring in the real gun rubber hoods. That...+1 please bring in the real gun rubber hoods. That would be a great addition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-89333847082672051302015-05-15T07:22:19.032-04:002015-05-15T07:22:19.032-04:00Most of the gum stuff should arrive in mid-late Ju...Most of the gum stuff should arrive in mid-late June. The half hoods might come a couple of weeks after the other stuff--still perfecting fit on those. VeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-68516414671399119802015-05-14T19:54:34.271-04:002015-05-14T19:54:34.271-04:00Oh yeah, bring on the Mafac half hoods! ETA??Oh yeah, bring on the Mafac half hoods! ETA??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-62585048596967682932015-05-14T07:48:35.473-04:002015-05-14T07:48:35.473-04:00The prospect of old Campy-style gum rubber hoods i...The prospect of old Campy-style gum rubber hoods is what has me all excited (well, within reason). Still the "we hope" and "soon" leaves me a bit up in the air.S. Molnarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-15916027048305469382015-05-12T23:25:46.530-04:002015-05-12T23:25:46.530-04:00Specialized currently offers a 35mm setback post c...Specialized currently offers a 35mm setback post called Alias alloy seatpost at a reasonable price. It only comes in black. Nitto makes a steel lugged post with a huge setback, but the price is quite high for that item. Personally I think the velo orange posts are among the best looking available on the market currently. I am waiting for the new model to become available for purchase.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-48714114339066508922015-05-12T13:06:09.876-04:002015-05-12T13:06:09.876-04:00Most modern bikes (ones that aren't made by Ve...Most modern bikes (ones that aren't made by Velo Orange, at least) have seat tube angles that are too steep, even on larger-sized frames. I already have the Grand Cru seatpost and would appreciate additional setback.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-76902155626279646632015-05-11T22:20:26.399-04:002015-05-11T22:20:26.399-04:00Piolet looks great! Are those VO wheels? Also, any...Piolet looks great! Are those VO wheels? Also, any chance you'll be putting together a build group for the frame?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-49373258200913189352015-05-11T09:13:56.284-04:002015-05-11T09:13:56.284-04:00Mark, I agree; needing too much seat post setback ...Mark, I agree; needing too much seat post setback may mean you should be on a larger frame. That's why I'm hesitant to make a 45mm setback post.<br /><br />Dave, Nope; we won't sell the fork separately. It's designed to work with our geometry.VeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-79324827594893575972015-05-10T16:49:20.274-04:002015-05-10T16:49:20.274-04:00Any chance that the fork for the new frame will be...Any chance that the fork for the new frame will be sold separately? I don't see anyone else selling a mass-produced, non-suspension adjusted 700C fork with the 3-boss bidon mounts at the mo'.Dave Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-43664323233688666372015-05-09T14:52:06.683-04:002015-05-09T14:52:06.683-04:00If you need so much seat setback, and so much seat...If you need so much seat setback, and so much seat post extension, could that be a sigh you should be on a larger frame?Mark Holmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-38227872208985529122015-05-08T17:18:23.046-04:002015-05-08T17:18:23.046-04:00I love the looks of that new seat post and that st...I love the looks of that new seat post and that stem cap is pretty sweet too! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11305143185937845737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-74698529737318779362015-05-08T15:23:31.979-04:002015-05-08T15:23:31.979-04:00As one who scans ebay and other such places for ol...As one who scans ebay and other such places for old SR MTE-100 mega-setback posts from the 80s I would love to see a 45mm setback seatpost!<br /><br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com