tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post407283488380856420..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Crazy Handlebar UpdateVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-68801040963830415342017-04-20T06:23:32.513-04:002017-04-20T06:23:32.513-04:00They look pretty coolThey look pretty coolMitchhttp://bikergeardirect.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-21387400066748516592014-01-27T16:30:41.298-05:002014-01-27T16:30:41.298-05:00I've been searching for something very similar...I've been searching for something very similar to this, only instead of the combo with horns I'd like to have a combo with drops.<br />Do you guys take special requests?Claude LaValleehttp://www.claudelavallee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-43432436078409464472013-09-09T10:26:37.106-04:002013-09-09T10:26:37.106-04:00If you need a to use these with a threaded fork I&...If you need a to use these with a threaded fork I'd suggest the VO Threadless Stem Adapter.<br /><br />We've tried to make a removable faceplate quill stem, but they just don't look good.VeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-8931472124895822142013-09-09T06:09:54.352-04:002013-09-09T06:09:54.352-04:00I would love to buy these, but I'd need a 1&qu...I would love to buy these, but I'd need a 1" quill stem with a removeable faceplate. Is there any chance you might provide such stems?<br /><br />With much love from Germany - CarlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-2112237012518138512013-08-20T16:17:50.270-04:002013-08-20T16:17:50.270-04:00The bullhorn section is 400mm centre to centre and...The bullhorn section is 400mm centre to centre and the swept back ends are 666mm wide (C-C)VeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-56798783736231501622013-08-19T12:01:58.026-04:002013-08-19T12:01:58.026-04:00What is the center to center on the bullhorn secti...What is the center to center on the bullhorn section, and the width of the swept-back section? Too wide a bar is just as bad as a too narrow bar (IMHO).roydrinknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-18545524975159723882013-08-04T23:09:35.900-04:002013-08-04T23:09:35.900-04:00I can almost assure you that I would buy a bar lik...I can almost assure you that I would buy a bar like this. I have been using a bullhorn on my 70's falcon that I run as a single speed. When I am cruising I flip it backwards and when I climb I flip it forward. This would cover everything. I am very inflexible and have a bad back and would use this for brevet. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-43011160781624424372013-08-01T02:50:35.497-04:002013-08-01T02:50:35.497-04:00Nice alternative to euro trekking bars. The new v...Nice alternative to euro trekking bars. The new version is going to be significantly stronger. On the original the weld would receive a dangerous amount of stress in the most critical area of the bar. The bar end portion is unlikely to fail. Personally I'd sooner run Dia Compe nubbins on a tourist bar for a cleaner look, but you could always trim down the extensions. Jimmy Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190957620103307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-85465038925631557162013-07-29T09:32:30.807-04:002013-07-29T09:32:30.807-04:00@msrw
This photo may be an oversimplification, bu...@msrw<br /><br /><a href="http://velo-orange.com/images/crazybarmix.png" rel="nofollow">This photo</a> may be an oversimplification, but I am confused at the comparison?<br /><br />VeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-24609923970831884622013-07-28T12:35:31.434-04:002013-07-28T12:35:31.434-04:00i see there is plenty of backsweep, any up-sweep?
...i see there is plenty of backsweep, any up-sweep?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-44054771440385650232013-07-27T17:51:43.776-04:002013-07-27T17:51:43.776-04:00I made a sortof similar bar once with a set of sho...I made a sortof <a href="http://themechanicspeaks.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/imgp0002-medium2.jpg" rel="nofollow">similar</a> bar once with a set of shortie bar ends mounted inboard of the grips on a regular mtn bar. it was a surprisingly comfortable and versatile setup. this looks much better with the swept ends (and shiny finish)! love the innovation!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-31047708188304091942013-07-27T14:28:54.356-04:002013-07-27T14:28:54.356-04:00I'm mystified why these bars would be a good i...I'm mystified why these bars would be a good idea. A bunch of northroad type bars that have long, swept back grips and plenty of room at the bends achieves the same basic function in a much more elegant manner. msrwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16405671873250914126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-83832890895757140872013-07-26T20:24:20.335-04:002013-07-26T20:24:20.335-04:00I don't know why, but the new one does look be...I don't know why, but the new one does look better. I'm going to be seriously thinking about these.Mark Holmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311469695817374818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-11916662267169824492013-07-25T21:28:35.473-04:002013-07-25T21:28:35.473-04:00I think I would like the new proto better. I could...I think I would like the new proto better. I could see myself resting my palms on the welded joint, and that looks a little more comfortable on the new versionEric Daumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08910609725656013290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-9823899665046678392013-07-25T17:22:55.542-04:002013-07-25T17:22:55.542-04:00aero bars on my hybrid, my hybridaero bars on my hybrid, my hybridAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-3086917834272646982013-07-25T16:19:46.856-04:002013-07-25T16:19:46.856-04:00Does proto2 still have 22.2 at the wide swept back...Does proto2 still have 22.2 at the wide swept back part and 23.8 (or an internal dia. compatible with inverse levers) out on the horns?<br />What about the flats between clamp and horns? Is this middle flat part 22.2 with 25.4 clamp? And how wide from horn to horn? I might want one for my utility bike rebuild project!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-91779055139115361802013-07-25T13:12:56.747-04:002013-07-25T13:12:56.747-04:00While I appreciate the functionality and originali...While I appreciate the functionality and originality... isn't this like trying to put lipstick on a pig?mysterhiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804612632323373939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-39787487081537496662013-07-25T13:08:55.870-04:002013-07-25T13:08:55.870-04:00If the price were pretty cheap (<$60), I'd ...If the price were pretty cheap (<$60), I'd definitely give these bars a shot.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08460921867391952318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-45384189145421493082013-07-25T12:50:59.094-04:002013-07-25T12:50:59.094-04:00I'd be inclined to bar tape the heck out of th...I'd be inclined to bar tape the heck out of them, once brake lever placement was resolved. Several options there based on riding style.Donnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-50044105268450680782013-07-25T12:07:29.549-04:002013-07-25T12:07:29.549-04:00Hard to tell which is better based on a photo, wou...Hard to tell which is better based on a photo, would have to ride them to make a judgement. That said, the concept is great.<br /><br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-70211481535940414812013-07-25T11:33:44.076-04:002013-07-25T11:33:44.076-04:00I like the orihinal one. The parts of the bars th...I like the orihinal one. The parts of the bars that you're likely to tape (tops and 'hoods') are connected with a smooth curve in the original, but have a sharp angle in the new one. Those two sections, to me, want to be continuous, whereas the wide parts will have ergons or something, and so it makes more aesthetic sense for those to depart from the rest of the bar at an abrupt angle.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15243433555787114063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-56742844926220354452013-07-25T11:18:22.445-04:002013-07-25T11:18:22.445-04:00Much improved. The original prototype's joints...Much improved. The original prototype's joints gave it a very cobbled/frankenbike look. Not sure if it's just the way the bars where photographed, but I like the finish on the new bars betterNathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18289009784609315495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-61920224765794701292013-07-25T11:16:59.406-04:002013-07-25T11:16:59.406-04:00They look pretty cool.
Make 'em!They look pretty cool.<br /><br />Make 'em!BikeBikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05722018090415432366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-59884017800759450512013-07-25T10:57:53.966-04:002013-07-25T10:57:53.966-04:00The original looks more ergonomic.The original looks more ergonomic.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13569649328330115580noreply@blogger.com