tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post4243476907000496462..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Projects and IdeasVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-40667849148317997362017-01-02T08:52:30.103-05:002017-01-02T08:52:30.103-05:00@Seattle,
No issues at all!
-Igor@Seattle,<br /><br />No issues at all!<br /><br />-IgorVeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-14232610655502411372016-12-31T18:06:31.965-05:002016-12-31T18:06:31.965-05:00Hi - I'm considering building up a Pass Hunter...Hi - I'm considering building up a Pass Hunter frame with TRP hydro discs - have there been any issues with fork 'chatter' or cracks along the fork disc brake mount on VO forks ? I was considering going with a custom frame maker that uses a unicrown fork - these forks look hideous in my opinion. <br /><br />Thanks !<br /><br />Seattle Plastic Surgery on Lake Unionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398840691899421820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-66436813156195928112016-10-23T18:52:16.975-04:002016-10-23T18:52:16.975-04:00Yes!! I don't have money to build out the bik...Yes!! I don't have money to build out the bike, but I'd buy and stash the frame until I did, missing the last chance. Please do not over-build the fork for cantis, and go for the mount for centre-pull brakes with maximum tire clearance for each size. Ἀντισθένηςhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06199983680204710885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-35837419991288544312016-09-19T21:39:06.125-04:002016-09-19T21:39:06.125-04:00I have a short list of mixte frames (used and new)...I have a short list of mixte frames (used and new) I'm considering for a winter build.<br />A Polyvalent mixte tops the list.<br />If you decide against producing it, please let us know know on your blog, so I can go ahead with another choice.<br /><br />Thanks<br />JeffJeff Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-36834900204484246212016-09-14T16:51:22.799-04:002016-09-14T16:51:22.799-04:00When are the Cigne stems coming in?! Gotta have it...When are the Cigne stems coming in?! Gotta have it! Soon?<br /><br />Thanks <br />Joe TJoe Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15554482632649014660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-70344426523263768542016-09-07T09:30:42.395-04:002016-09-07T09:30:42.395-04:00Klunker handlebars !! Please make this happen . Lo...Klunker handlebars !! Please make this happen . Lots of rise . Mid range sweep . Cross bar for radness and luggage attachment . 😁Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-87179437328492678372016-09-04T16:07:54.857-04:002016-09-04T16:07:54.857-04:00Count me in as someone who will also buy a disc-br...Count me in as someone who will also buy a disc-braked Polyvalent Mixte if you put them in production.<br />I've almost pulled the trigger multiple times on a 47cm Camargue, but really want a Polyvalent that fits me.<br />Disc brakes would make it my ultimate commuter.Jeff H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-36001624198683222832016-08-21T20:32:15.607-04:002016-08-21T20:32:15.607-04:00A disc brake Polyvalent can no longer be called Po...A disc brake Polyvalent can no longer be called Polyvalent. Just change the name to PINO (Polyvalent-in-name-only) and you've got it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-65366119315365427722016-08-07T16:02:42.693-04:002016-08-07T16:02:42.693-04:00I can understand if it won't fly from a produc...I can understand if it won't fly from a production / marketing standpoint, but I would love a non-disc Pokyvalent (or 650b rando). With the PV currently off the market there are only 2 other options for production 650b low-trail frames that aren't $2000 (someone correct me if I'm wrong here)-- and the PV MKIII was better than either of them in my experience as a rando / light touring frame. Agree with shortening the the top tube. Disc brakes are great and probably more marketable, but would love having a nice, affordable, "normal" 650b / low trail road bike on the market. Joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01597982833282803850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-53155390722146553172016-08-05T15:08:56.864-04:002016-08-05T15:08:56.864-04:00Kendra said... I'm only one person, but a disc...<i>Kendra said... I'm only one person, but a disc brake mixte (single top tube or twinned is fine) is exactly what I'm looking for. For a year-round, all-weather commuter, it is relatively easy to find a steel diamond frame that ticks all the boxes. (Though for the shorter of stature like me, finding one in the right size that will take 26" or 650b wheels is less easy.) Finding a zippy bike with disc brakes, smaller wheel sizes, AND with a step-through frame is nearly impossible. <br /><br />If you make that bike, I'll order it the first day it is available.</i><br /><br />I will ditto Kendra's comments. Absolutely on board with the will-purchase-immediately thought as well.G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-23295580382805811372016-08-04T14:38:47.011-04:002016-08-04T14:38:47.011-04:00any hints to price for cigne stem? sorry if i miss...any hints to price for cigne stem? sorry if i missed it somewhere elseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-61944743411617107632016-08-03T17:02:22.478-04:002016-08-03T17:02:22.478-04:00My suggestions:
Quill stems with detachable facep...My suggestions:<br /><br />Quill stems with detachable faceplates.<br /><br />Cotterless tandem cranks that look good on old tandems.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07000742050625709410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-32616424031623470562016-08-01T10:39:08.622-04:002016-08-01T10:39:08.622-04:00that stem looks like a piece :( not a good solutio...that stem looks like a piece :( not a good solution for such a fine looking bike. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-40169237653935647132016-08-01T09:48:37.282-04:002016-08-01T09:48:37.282-04:00Neil Hodges - Thanks. I use roller brakes on my cu...Neil Hodges - Thanks. I use roller brakes on my current, loop-frame commuter. I do like how indifferent they are to the weather. That style of bike is less suited to long distance rides though. And it never wants to go as fast as I'd like. Thanks for that link. I"m using regular brake housing and do find that the braking isn't as strong as it is with rim brakes. My fork has a drum brake tab on it, so I'm good there. I"ll look into this. <br /><br />I still think I'd love a mixte frame with disc brakes set up for commuting, long rides, and light touring. Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329731743529266746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-80524248592673478562016-07-31T11:34:56.539-04:002016-07-31T11:34:56.539-04:00kendra: I'd suggest trying drum brakes if you ...kendra: I'd suggest trying drum brakes if you want true all-weather brakes and don't want to deal with finding a desired frame with disc tabs. Compressionless housing makes them <a href="http://smutpedaller.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/an-unfortunate-end.html" rel="nofollow">dangerously strong</a> like disc brakes.Neil E. Hodgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06096087090901980142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-69538214016990165152016-07-30T19:59:41.585-04:002016-07-30T19:59:41.585-04:00Randorandy... look up the Ritchey Evomax bar... so...Randorandy... look up the Ritchey Evomax bar... sound like exactly what you wantMichael_Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14800029298550742749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-45911682440480129232016-07-30T17:51:30.328-04:002016-07-30T17:51:30.328-04:00how about breaking into the cargo bike genre with ...how about breaking into the cargo bike genre with a cycle truck frame?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-60746744634595101162016-07-30T16:10:29.076-04:002016-07-30T16:10:29.076-04:00I'm only one person, but a disc brake mixte (s...I'm only one person, but a disc brake mixte (single top tube or twinned is fine) is exactly what I'm looking for. For a year-round, all-weather commuter, it is relatively easy to find a steel diamond frame that ticks all the boxes. (Though for the shorter of stature like me, finding one in the right size that will take 26" or 650b wheels is less easy.) Finding a zippy bike with disc brakes, smaller wheel sizes, AND with a step-through frame is nearly impossible. <br /><br />If you make that bike, I'll order it the first day it is available. Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329731743529266746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-84039482753797675232016-07-29T12:46:06.109-04:002016-07-29T12:46:06.109-04:00Freewheels! Single and 6 and 7 spd! And high quali...Freewheels! Single and 6 and 7 spd! And high quality squeal-free brake pads for older side-pullsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07544072505890314105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-38188591732080645862016-07-29T11:49:36.563-04:002016-07-29T11:49:36.563-04:00Bigger VO handlebar & saddle bags for us bigge...Bigger VO handlebar & saddle bags for us bigger folk. My Campagne has begun to look a little funny on a 61cm Pass Hunter!A.Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403595867164378021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-65168746391623556642016-07-28T23:40:08.108-04:002016-07-28T23:40:08.108-04:00Would love to see the Rando Frame come back....
Would love to see the Rando Frame come back....<br />RoadieRyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15900109046198641775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-53645865147140385382016-07-28T22:02:56.611-04:002016-07-28T22:02:56.611-04:00I believe the request for a quil stem with detacha...I believe the request for a quil stem with detachable faceplate has been heard already...<br /><br />My dream is an updated Nitto Noodle (model 177) styled drop bar. I know people are particular about 'em and I imagine there is large surplus of drop bars on our little blue planet, but darnit I can dream about a new noodle can't I?<br /><br />This drop bar would have: 31.8 clamp diameter, similar tops and extensions as the Nitto (or maybe even more sweep in the tops, and a bit less extension), shallower drops with more flare (like the Salsa cyclo-cross bars), and this new fangeled decreasing (or is it increasing) radius bends for the drops. And they should be strong, maybe heat treated. Silver (or 'noir'), cable grooves (or not). <br /><br />Can anyone make this dream come true? <br /><br />Thanks for entertaining or requests keep up the good work. RandoRandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-71455999935023221482016-07-28T17:57:34.479-04:002016-07-28T17:57:34.479-04:00Interested in those "klunker" bars. Are...Interested in those "klunker" bars. Are we talking upright cruiser type touring bars?Robbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-82473354311496009812016-07-28T14:27:15.767-04:002016-07-28T14:27:15.767-04:00+1 on the mixte. I'm thinking as my body ages...+1 on the mixte. I'm thinking as my body ages, something along the lines of a mixte or step-through would be ideal for stiffening hips and back. graveldochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735646900935591880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-62883606172801952232016-07-28T11:37:05.503-04:002016-07-28T11:37:05.503-04:00For #2, I ran into the same issue... My solution? ...For #2, I ran into the same issue... My solution? I tracked down those dia-compe grips made for their "suicide shifters" (they have a channel for the brake line!) and then for aesthetics purposes finished them with cloth bar tape and twine. Magic!Brent Shultzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15005531450560101505noreply@blogger.com