tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post402465793375700784..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Just In...Velo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1670110844851189792008-09-09T13:25:00.000-04:002008-09-09T13:25:00.000-04:00Other than the colour, do you have any details on ...Other than the colour, do you have any details on the fabric that will be used. Waxed cotton? Denier?<BR/><BR/>Is it somewhat water resistant, like the Berthoud bags are supposed to be?<BR/>Ohter than the fabric, is there any features in the stitching to improve water resistance?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-88372959367649251172008-09-01T20:30:00.000-04:002008-09-01T20:30:00.000-04:00here's another vote for TA tan.here's another vote for TA tan.Tom Bonamicihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256444377546096438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-68248481240076098662008-08-13T15:27:00.000-04:002008-08-13T15:27:00.000-04:00The picture of the new bag looks like a lighter sh...The picture of the new bag looks like a lighter shade of green than the earlier VO bags. I'm not sure if it's the leather accents, more light in the photo, or a different fabric, but it looks much nicer to my eye than the color it's replacing.<BR/><BR/>Re: straps<BR/>The main advantage of carrying front bags is easy access to your goods. It's unfortunate they decided to 'upgrade' these bags, because you lose a bit of this convenience with straps and buckles. <BR/><BR/>That said, I really like the new bag design changes and appreciate the work you've done with this and all the other fine additions you've brought to the table.Big Head Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826851340102051183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-45935877795047807082008-08-09T08:44:00.000-04:002008-08-09T08:44:00.000-04:00My vote is for the green. Make it identical to th...My vote is for the green. Make it identical to the prototype bag. It looks much more classic than black and won't show road grit nearly as easily. TA tan would be my second option. Only becuase I miss my TA.<BR/><BR/> Congrats on the move! Sorry that Comcast pushed you around. They like to do that when they can. I hope the business flourishes even more in the new space!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-13811805309583440512008-08-08T17:55:00.000-04:002008-08-08T17:55:00.000-04:00The campee rack is really great. I've riding with ...The campee rack is really great. I've riding with one for a couple years and love it. Heal clearance can be a problem though. My heal just barely clears the low mount racks. I'm talking millimeters. If my shoes were a size bigger or if my cranks were 170mm instead of 165 or if the chainstays were a tad shorter, then it wouldn't work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-38130818812904533672008-08-08T14:23:00.000-04:002008-08-08T14:23:00.000-04:00black and white Zebra stripes would be nice, but p...black and white Zebra stripes would be nice, but pink with bright yellow trim would also satisfy my desires. <BR/><BR/>Also, I like velcro. Velcro is fine.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-35125315493180983842008-08-08T13:17:00.000-04:002008-08-08T13:17:00.000-04:00Tan please, like the traditional touring bag I use...Tan please, like the traditional touring bag I used to have.<BR/><BR/>What about a one-hand snap button (like the one found on Filson jackets) with a little strap where you can slide your finger underneath and just press the snap button with your thumb.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-34534283685927201012008-08-08T09:48:00.000-04:002008-08-08T09:48:00.000-04:00I'd really like to see a complete VO Camper bike w...I'd really like to see a complete VO Camper bike with the Nitto Campee racks and VO bags.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-11841577471121310272008-08-08T07:13:00.000-04:002008-08-08T07:13:00.000-04:00+1 for classic tan.+1 for classic tan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-84670483641618026452008-08-08T06:59:00.000-04:002008-08-08T06:59:00.000-04:00"+1 for hot pink! looks great on my Zunow!"Yes it ..."+1 for hot pink! looks great on my Zunow!"<BR/><BR/>Yes it would! But so would neon yellow, magenta, day-glo orange, lime green, etc. You have loads of choices!<BR/><BR/>:DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-16943149972669971042008-08-07T22:50:00.000-04:002008-08-07T22:50:00.000-04:00+1 for hot pink! looks great on my Zunow!+1 for hot pink! looks great on my Zunow!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-80605315103803934052008-08-07T20:03:00.000-04:002008-08-07T20:03:00.000-04:00I like the green, but I would go with either tan o...I like the green, but I would go with either tan or grey. Yes, the leather trim gives this a different appearance than the Ostrich, but do you really want to sell two green handlebar bags and zero not-green handlebar bags? I like your impulse to carry a color that will go with almost any frame, but I'd prefer tan or grey over black.Ian Dicksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14721391514711042385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-28624348488639201942008-08-07T16:21:00.000-04:002008-08-07T16:21:00.000-04:00The existing color combo is too cool! No need to ...The existing color combo is too cool! No need to convert to Berthoud colors.Rick Guggemoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14876936987273477697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-13184957099930022008-08-07T14:53:00.000-04:002008-08-07T14:53:00.000-04:00I think some baskets are available with Klickfix-s...I think some baskets are available with Klickfix-style mountings. You could get one of those and then fabricate something like <A HREF="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimg/2620194638/" REL="nofollow">this</A>...jim ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02161517903295268167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-68678397863814000222008-08-07T14:14:00.000-04:002008-08-07T14:14:00.000-04:00Sorry- +1 more for GREEN. I don't know what the ne...Sorry- +1 more for GREEN. I don't know what the new black is, but green is the way to go.reverend dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090415465883988497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-34273352037108395092008-08-07T13:58:00.000-04:002008-08-07T13:58:00.000-04:00Look what I started. Sorry Chris.Look what I started. Sorry Chris.Nagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581002619010845963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-43163225701945203482008-08-07T13:31:00.000-04:002008-08-07T13:31:00.000-04:00Ditto on the green! Keep it, it looks fabulous. Be...Ditto on the green! Keep it, it looks fabulous. Berthoud has black and grey covered already.<BR/>Also, another vote for elastic loops and hooks instead of buckles. Buckles are a hassle.<BR/><BR/>tysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-32176902518523459782008-08-07T13:28:00.000-04:002008-08-07T13:28:00.000-04:00khaki, tan, or green. Black gets yucky looking as...khaki, tan, or green. Black gets yucky looking as the color fades in the sun...lynnefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05150859903856738614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-61564895435429697992008-08-07T12:47:00.000-04:002008-08-07T12:47:00.000-04:00Tan please. The original TA bag was tan. If you ...Tan please. The original TA bag was tan. If you want a black or green bag you already have options with Berthoud or Ostrich but there is no tan bar back out there, yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-30871464139341255312008-08-07T12:46:00.000-04:002008-08-07T12:46:00.000-04:00I agree with michael s -- the leather trim sets it...I agree with michael s -- the leather trim sets it apart from the ostrich. plus the green on the VO bag is paler and classier looking than the ostrich, which is plenty classy in its own right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-49087819123616375202008-08-07T11:23:00.000-04:002008-08-07T11:23:00.000-04:00I think all green, a la Ostrich, is one thing, but...I think all green, a la Ostrich, is one thing, but green with leather trim is entirely better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-88935568000679720872008-08-07T10:50:00.000-04:002008-08-07T10:50:00.000-04:00If you want green go with the Ostrich. I have one ...If you want green go with the Ostrich. I have one and it's a very nice green. Black is already done too. My choice would be the classic TA tan. Matches your other bags and looks good on any bike.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10767743759129493752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-33508470170105648312008-08-07T10:46:00.000-04:002008-08-07T10:46:00.000-04:00I vote for black - looks good on any color frame.I vote for black - looks good on any color frame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-45181423268463450492008-08-07T10:11:00.000-04:002008-08-07T10:11:00.000-04:00OK, what gives? When we started importing Ostrich ...OK, what gives? When we started importing Ostrich bags I received at least a dozen e-mails asking me to get them in any color other than green. I even tried to persuade Ostrich to change the color; they wouldn't. Now everyone loves green. Is this a fashion thing. Did I miss an important article in Bike Vogue? Is green the new black? ;<)Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-68716525945812175152008-08-07T09:38:00.000-04:002008-08-07T09:38:00.000-04:00Buckles = good.Green = very good. The prototype co...Buckles = good.<BR/><BR/>Green = very good. The prototype color is great, here's hoping you can't get black.<BR/><BR/>I've ridden a Carradice Lowsaddle with buckles for a couple years now and have finally quit thinking every time I open it, "gee, these buckles are easy". Cuz they LOOK like they should be a hassle, but they just aren't. I think the reason is is that the leather straps are thick and stiff and thus easy to thread through the buckles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com