tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post5297831074242854404..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Taipei Cycle Show, What Do You Want?Velo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-82185143674523053332014-08-17T19:06:11.740-04:002014-08-17T19:06:11.740-04:00Anti theft skewers for 120mm rear spaced track fra...Anti theft skewers for 120mm rear spaced track frames.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-51157477291885663802012-06-06T11:18:18.846-04:002012-06-06T11:18:18.846-04:00Wayne Myer asked for "a dyno hub that can liv...Wayne Myer asked for "a dyno hub that can live on the same bike as a Grand Cru rear hub." What prevents a dynamo hub from working on the same bike as a Grand Cru rear hub?ronstewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11809825961862332106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-81137677316532787802012-04-04T22:13:26.695-04:002012-04-04T22:13:26.695-04:00Quill stem with a detachable face plate. They wher...Quill stem with a detachable face plate. They where made for just a brief moment in time, then poof! they where gone off into the wind. They seem like such a practical best-of-both worlds idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-84929165375151132202012-03-17T04:45:56.511-04:002012-03-17T04:45:56.511-04:00Coat guards!Coat guards!Everett Staleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00836561802757146773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-60013338410005728582012-03-17T01:10:01.305-04:002012-03-17T01:10:01.305-04:00Yehuda Moon's Mullet Bars (http://www.yehudamo...Yehuda Moon's Mullet Bars (http://www.yehudamoon.com/index.php?date=2011-09-16). I also need to get a longer fender clip so I can fit the ring lock I bought from you onto my Kona Ute.Patrick McMahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897732985757059185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-35815202200752054952012-03-13T11:41:37.953-04:002012-03-13T11:41:37.953-04:00I'm glad to see other people comment on these:...I'm glad to see other people comment on these:<br /><br />1) Decaleurs. The headset-mount decaleur doesn't work with centerpull/canti brakes at all, as I discovered just recently after waiting a year for the stem-mount ones to reappear. Are the stem-mount decs going to come back, or are they going to be replaced with an analogous product, or are you finished with decaleurs entirely?<br /><br />2) Chainring bolts for the 50.4 crankset - doubles AND triples. I know I've complained about triples several times...but that's because my supply of soft-steel TA bolts keep getting their heads torqued off. As you're willing to retail freewheel hubs, I don't understand why you don't seem to recognize that some of us still use triples to get the same gearing range with 6/7-speed freewheels that y'all with modern frames use 9-speed cassettes+compacts to get.<br /><br />If all my wishes were being realized, I'd want cyclotouriste inner rings in the 42-48T range, for half-step/granny setups. But TA doesn't make those, and I don't expect you will, either.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07155035786862157534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-10402279166331050602012-03-13T01:49:07.224-04:002012-03-13T01:49:07.224-04:00A tall stack stem with shifter braze ons. That wo...A tall stack stem with shifter braze ons. That would be so slick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-75648446298879045822012-03-10T15:51:58.181-05:002012-03-10T15:51:58.181-05:002nd this one, saw one on another's bike and ha...2nd this one, saw one on another's bike and have been envious since.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-4445973460604136012012-03-09T23:15:01.893-05:002012-03-09T23:15:01.893-05:00Stem with built in cable hanger!!! 31.8 Postino b...Stem with built in cable hanger!!! 31.8 Postino bars!!!!cycle,echttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05523208488180531037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-85227127419450528972012-03-09T22:33:05.788-05:002012-03-09T22:33:05.788-05:00Similar to the clamp on pump pegs and cable guides...Similar to the clamp on pump pegs and cable guides could you perhaps make the holders for stretched rubber chain slap protectors? Most frames don't have the holders brazed on anymore and short of a custom frame if we want a rubber slap guard this would be the only option. I know you make the applied strips, but this could be something quite nice.<br /><br />I'd also like to see a nice fender mounted reflector.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-54929324378690325692012-03-08T20:34:25.562-05:002012-03-08T20:34:25.562-05:00It should be nice to have a large plate-form pedal...It should be nice to have a large plate-form pedal, wide enough to fit steet shoe but with toe clip and cheaper than the White industry pedal.CgConseilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10840634606299794557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-65194748529305789562012-03-08T17:46:25.306-05:002012-03-08T17:46:25.306-05:00I would likes lights. I would like to see a more ...I would likes lights. I would like to see a more advanced magnetic induction system than reelight sells. I'd like to see a solar charged battery operated system.<br /><br />I'd like to see 46t 110 and 130bcd chainring that you can mount 30t 74bcd chainring to. Stronglight has made the 130bcd chainring and IRD makes a 110bcd one. I know you have your own crankset that has 46/30t gearing but chainring wear out faster than cranks and it would be nice some refitting options for existing equipment.<br /><br />I would like to see a decaleur that had a cable stop for center pull and canti brakes.<br /><br />I would like to see some clothes, just plain merino wool clothes with no logos on them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-35673275256091406012012-03-08T14:41:57.968-05:002012-03-08T14:41:57.968-05:00Late to the party, but I would love to see a leath...Late to the party, but I would love to see a leather-covered, "plastic" saddle with real bag loops. Kind of like the Avocet Touring II but with metal loops instead of plastic (they break easily). Maybe like an Avocet 02 with loops?Harthhttp://www.wabiwoolens.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-65474587194383201842012-03-08T13:09:27.220-05:002012-03-08T13:09:27.220-05:00I donated on KickStarter to a company called Magni...I donated on KickStarter to a company called Magnic Light that is at the show right now. Their product uses the interaction of the spinning alloy rim and strong magnets to create enough electricity to power some serious lights. Not exactly Velo-Orange stuff but cool enough to check out.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254549814559852579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-58599743484683027142012-03-08T10:20:36.463-05:002012-03-08T10:20:36.463-05:00Bolts for triple TA pro 5 vis cyclotourist cranks!...Bolts for triple TA pro 5 vis cyclotourist cranks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-66784322352780668772012-03-08T03:59:21.480-05:002012-03-08T03:59:21.480-05:00Clamp-on shift-lever bosses sized to fit on the *d...Clamp-on shift-lever bosses sized to fit on the *downtube* (not handlebars). I apologize for not being sufficiently specific in my previous suggestion. These should be offered in both single and double versions.<br /><br />To illustrate the need, there are six bikes in my fleet, all over 30 years old, none with braze-on bosses. Two are set up with single chainrings and downtube shift levers for the rear derailleur. This leaves me with the choice of a do-nothing left shift lever or empty left boss on the existing downtube shift levers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-4792708410631947142012-03-07T19:47:04.812-05:002012-03-07T19:47:04.812-05:00I understand your trepidations with lights but as ...I understand your trepidations with lights but as you can see in the comments there's a severe lack of aesthetically pleasing/classic battery powered lights on the market. Not everyone can do a dynamo. It seems to me like a valuable venture to look into.<br />On that note, I love to see a classic french throwback chainguard, the ones shaped like wings. Or at least mounting hardware for them. I had to fashion my own.Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-50125756730572790872012-03-07T13:33:43.676-05:002012-03-07T13:33:43.676-05:00VO anti-theft skewers are great for urban cyclists...VO anti-theft skewers are great for urban cyclists (until the thieves start buying the keys, anyway). How about a VO Grand Cru seatpost that ships with the same security bolts, and a matching seatpost clamp? And maybe more than one type of security bolt for all VO anti-theft products? In San Francisco, a bicycle is quickly relieved of its Brooks saddle these days.Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12060643487045766018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-87229550344477048972012-03-06T17:59:56.411-05:002012-03-06T17:59:56.411-05:00You mentioned it a few months ago: bar-end and d...You mentioned it a few months ago: bar-end and downtube shifters that look more retroLoose Spokenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-41601956417060186942012-03-06T11:54:45.159-05:002012-03-06T11:54:45.159-05:00Alec, correct me if I'm wrong but I thought th...Alec, correct me if I'm wrong but I thought the Chris King Devolution headset only allowed for threadless stems. I'd love to see one that allowed for a quill stem. I know soma makes the quillinator which converts a 1" threadless to a 1" threaded but not a 1 1/8" to to 1". Also the soma one is kinda odd looking but I could make do with that.Noahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729538786977208156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-38607345795931770702012-03-06T07:39:14.482-05:002012-03-06T07:39:14.482-05:00I'm looking for an 40h option of your rims to ...I'm looking for an 40h option of your rims to lace up my Maxi-Car 40h Touriste hubs with solid axles.<br /><br />Any chance to get such rims from you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-20689300437806827152012-03-05T12:38:37.256-05:002012-03-05T12:38:37.256-05:00It would be cool if there were a white or cream-co...It would be cool if there were a white or cream-colored sidewall tire in 700c x 32cm, don't you think?New Yorkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10000819202180821178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-55131744911524595032012-03-04T21:57:04.639-05:002012-03-04T21:57:04.639-05:00I'd like a chaincover along these lines: http:...I'd like a chaincover along these lines: http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6156/6262919113_d8e1ea690d_b.jpg<br />Ideally it wouldn't be simply cut out of flat sheet metal. A ride long the bottom edge might be nice. Nothing too fancy. <br /><br />I do think that a chaincover, the chaincase and perhaps a fender set should be available painted to match the Polyvalent. At least the chaincase. I don't think that a big flat piece of bare aluminium in that location is a great idea on a utilitarian bicycle. <br /><br />I'd also like to see a SS fender set built specifically for the Polyvalent. It should be as wide as possible, with factory indentation as was done on countless European production bikes that had 55mm+ wide fenders.<br /><br />The polyvalent should also be built for internal wiring or perhaps some sort of braze on for external wiring. It's 2012, we do not live on middle earth. We shouldn't be using zip ties anymore. Also you should consider helping out customers who want to use fender mounted dynohub powered taillights. Materials or a how to guide might be nice. Perhaps a Polyvalent specific fender set could take fender mounted taillight wiring into consideration. The original kogswell fenders had some sort of wire guides, didn't they?<br /><br />I once met someone who had a Kogswell with VO Porteur rack that apparently carried everything and a rear rack that was used to hold up the taillight. In the world of low trail a rear rack is something many people do without.Eugène Gaillardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-30218638896446257382012-03-04T10:49:38.928-05:002012-03-04T10:49:38.928-05:00High quality steel stems & handlebars please. ...High quality steel stems & handlebars please. Some of us don't trust aluminum!<br /><br />Ditto for some sort of lugged steel seat-post. The only other one I'm aware of is made by Nitto and it's frightfully expensive.<br /><br /><br />Also please consider working with this guy to produce classic looking lights. He has a prototype:<br />http://minisystem.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-bicycle-headlamp-design-philosophy.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-17379463683257174492012-03-04T08:35:59.785-05:002012-03-04T08:35:59.785-05:00Francois: we have the dia compe 610 http://store.v...Francois: we have the dia compe 610 http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/dia-compe-610-centerpull-brake.html<br /><br />Tspoon: we will have lever bells very soon. Keep your eyes peeled!<br /><br />OBA: sorry, they can't be used as interrupters.<br /><br />Noah: i think the chris king devolution kit has that taken care of.<br /><br />Shu-sin-: thanks for the tip, will try. Tell us more about the decaleur thing?<br /><br />Bonnie: my bad. Glad to hear you're interested in that size, sorry we don't have it.Alechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15954751058783730036noreply@blogger.com