tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post4163725573466539079..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Closed on Memorial Day, and Frame NewsVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-62862999808215109792023-05-22T09:55:05.371-04:002023-05-22T09:55:05.371-04:00good work
keep it up
Memorial picturesgood work<br />keep it up<br /><a href="http://www.memorial-pictures.com" rel="nofollow">Memorial pictures</a>memorial pichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683061325125504748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-60662597318415944302009-05-29T22:18:34.840-04:002009-05-29T22:18:34.840-04:00I went for an 80k ride from Ottawa Ontario to Fitz...I went for an 80k ride from Ottawa Ontario to Fitzroy harbour along the backroads.<br /><br />The farmlands are beautiful and the homemade fudge shop in Fitzroy Harbour a real treat.<br /><br />It was the first time I have used the champagne bag with much success.<br /><br />The Ottawa valley is a gem for cycling with a plethora of places to stop.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04781810913959256035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-53173919793105548292009-05-29T12:13:46.497-04:002009-05-29T12:13:46.497-04:00The plan is to have whole web page about the frame...The plan is to have whole web page about the frame in a month or so. We'll prepare a geometry chart (from which you can calculate stand over) as well as a lot of other related info. <br /><br />But the BB drop is 67mm if you want to do the math with whatever tires you plan to use.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-20340196852916576292009-05-29T11:59:59.915-04:002009-05-29T11:59:59.915-04:00Someone asked about whether the smallest frame has...Someone asked about whether the smallest frame has a standover of no more than 30" - I would like to know that too. Think of the short people!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-25223313732380976052009-05-28T19:27:55.913-04:002009-05-28T19:27:55.913-04:00Chris-
I'm so excited about this frame that I'm a...Chris-<br /><br />I'm so excited about this frame that I'm already stocking up the parts to build a bike out of it.<br /><br />I'm thinking that I'd like to have fenders and chainguard powder coated locally to match the stock color when it comes out. Will there be some kind of universal paint code available to make this possible?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-67538629244625841292009-05-28T12:09:25.667-04:002009-05-28T12:09:25.667-04:00The bars are VO Left Banks.
French BB will be he...The bars are VO Left Banks. <br /><br />French BB will be here pretty soon.<br /><br />We have a few sets of Grand Boise tires left that we use on shop bikes and prototypes, but we have no plans to re-stock them.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72577461698426634612009-05-28T08:31:44.456-04:002009-05-28T08:31:44.456-04:00I'd like to point out that I only asked the questi...I'd like to point out that I only asked the question.. i didn't post the response. I was only wondering because now and then the hetres show up in a blog picture. <br /><br />That being said, i run 38mm tires from VO and am happy with them, but i have never tried anything bigger! I can always get them from BQ if i want to experiment though. <br /><br />Still love VO :)<br /><br />AndrewAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-26525064515699877012009-05-27T17:49:03.868-04:002009-05-27T17:49:03.868-04:00I'll second that. There are some ungrateful snobs ...I'll second that. There are some ungrateful snobs around here. Don't you guys/gals have anything better to do than whine about bike parts? I wish I had more time to ride my bike, and more money to spend on all these lovely products. Thats what I think about day to day. We are so lucky to have companies like VO and Riv around supplying smart and beautiful bicycles! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-28995515636043191692009-05-27T17:02:38.832-04:002009-05-27T17:02:38.832-04:00Anon 3:31:
The only thing I would add to your won...Anon 3:31:<br /><br />The only thing I would add to your wonderful post is that Anon 1:59 has an odd notion of old fashioned, least ways when it comes to bike stores.<br /><br />While the modern mail order shop (usually via QBP) offers just about everything under the sun, bike store owners in the day were notorious for carrying only what they believed in. <br /><br />Old timers have hilarious stories about the response they received going into a Brit-phile store with a Motobecane or into a Campy store with Shimano parts.<br /><br />Chris stocks what he likes and believes in. That is cool with me.Joelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-60319497617306876462009-05-27T15:31:20.674-04:002009-05-27T15:31:20.674-04:00You know, of the many cycling-related blogs I read...You know, of the many cycling-related blogs I read, the commenters here have to be the most arrogant, rude, and heartless bunch around. <br /><br />So Chris chooses not to stock EVERYTHING that YOU want ... so what? Buy it somewhere else.<br /><br />So a frame doesn't have EVERYTHING just perfectly the way YOU want ... go and find one that does, for the same price. I'll bet you can't even come close. You could, of course, spend several times more for a full custom frame and wait a couple of years to get it.<br /><br />It's people like you who must make people like Chris wonder why they work so hard. Who would ever want a customer like you? It's not just about the money, you know. It's about making what you believe in ... loving what you do ... and hoping that enough other people love what you offer to keep your business afloat. <br /><br />How about being happy and thrilled that Chris and his team offer so many wonderful products, rather than angry that there are a few that aren't available from his small operation? How about buying the different things you want from the places that sell them and supporting multiple American small businesses in the process?<br /><br />Oh, and don't forget about all the posts in which Chris does, in fact, ask about your opinion when designing Velo Orange products or considering stock items. How many shops do that? Not many that I know of.<br /><br />Go ride your bike, breathe some fresh air, and get happy about something. Be glad you HAVE a bike to ride, and that you actually do have so many choices in how to equip it, and that there are many dealers to choose from in making your selections.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-15771282510133050852009-05-27T15:23:39.797-04:002009-05-27T15:23:39.797-04:00Perhaps, then, Chris should begin stocking cigaret...Perhaps, then, Chris should begin stocking cigarettes, backhoes, Hustlers, fancy fountain pens, wood burning kits, unicycles, and flower seeds. I bet he has customers who buy all of these things. He has to make the call somewhere. <br />M BurdgeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-71970931335308893622009-05-27T13:59:17.414-04:002009-05-27T13:59:17.414-04:00Oh! you prefer 38 mm do you?
Interesting reply. ...Oh! you prefer 38 mm do you? <br /><br />Interesting reply. I suppose I'm old fashioned for wondering what your customers might prefer?<br /><br />I suppose we'll never know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-42647487506897459952009-05-27T00:48:36.124-04:002009-05-27T00:48:36.124-04:00What bars are these?What bars are these?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-62071204204603264772009-05-26T15:48:17.797-04:002009-05-26T15:48:17.797-04:00Did Angelride in CT. A fair number of hills...Did Angelride in CT. A fair number of hills...Andy "What?" M-Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678292315368970018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-52863517745878083222009-05-26T15:24:07.531-04:002009-05-26T15:24:07.531-04:00any word on the new french thread BBs?any word on the new french thread BBs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-16958187837748600092009-05-26T12:50:08.855-04:002009-05-26T12:50:08.855-04:00The frame in the photo is a 54cm.
We will not be ...The frame in the photo is a 54cm.<br /><br />We will not be stocking the Hetre tires. I prefer a 650b tire around 38mm.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-84005523614002026532009-05-25T20:30:12.842-04:002009-05-25T20:30:12.842-04:00will you ever carry those grand bois hetres?
Andr...will you ever carry those grand bois hetres?<br /><br />AndrewAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-82810532898696078682009-05-24T21:38:40.644-04:002009-05-24T21:38:40.644-04:00Hey do think you guys will ever carry those grand ...Hey do think you guys will ever carry those grand bois hetres?Andrew Enoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-32994560939357577862009-05-24T19:27:59.260-04:002009-05-24T19:27:59.260-04:00Which frame size is pictured here?Which frame size is pictured here?Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09718086258950643021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-43270513851620325452009-05-23T21:33:42.207-04:002009-05-23T21:33:42.207-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06461239068752519926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-81200682586471938662009-05-23T16:40:58.230-04:002009-05-23T16:40:58.230-04:00I just got back from the big PPTC multi-class ride...I just got back from the big PPTC multi-class ride from Southern HS in Harwood out to Chesapeake Beach and North Beach. <br /><br />It just struck me: exactly one year ago after that same ride, I drove out to Velo Orange and picked up my VO Randonneur frame.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127635083892565152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-45247353724638274522009-05-22T21:01:24.990-04:002009-05-22T21:01:24.990-04:00The new frame looks wonderful, and the price makes...The new frame looks wonderful, and the price makes it even more wonderful-er! Any chance you could provide some help for the frame-sizing-challenged? I need a pretty small frame ... standover needs to be no more than about 30". Would the 51 size frame work okay for me? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-11793392083577614282009-05-22T20:48:21.572-04:002009-05-22T20:48:21.572-04:00Polyvalent?--Geeze I did not know you were such a ...Polyvalent?--Geeze I did not know you were such a nerd.Naptown Ungo onoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-68381026728216461222009-05-22T19:16:48.997-04:002009-05-22T19:16:48.997-04:00For the long weekend I am going to do an experimen...For the long weekend I am going to do an experiment to see if loosening up the wheel bearings and letting most of the air out of my tires will make my old Cannondale Caad 2 road bike "plane"<br /><br />I might loosen the headset, too. Or tighten it down real hard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-32821614759457448252009-05-22T17:03:31.895-04:002009-05-22T17:03:31.895-04:00Greetings,
My eyesight is not what it was 25 years...Greetings,<br />My eyesight is not what it was 25 years ago and I had to reread the post. $400 for the fork/frame.? Must be an error? Santa Claus in May?<br />I'm working tonight, but off for an extended weekend. I need socks for the winter and may take a beautiful ride up to Farm Way in Bradford (VT). I don't need much of an excuse or reason to take a ride. Come to think of it, riding that new "city bike of yours" is appealing.<br />I enjoy your post.Kilroynoreply@blogger.com