tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post5766845538592287376..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: DonutsVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-78569084288414971722009-10-24T20:07:32.853-04:002009-10-24T20:07:32.853-04:00So much drivel about coffee and cups, yet no words...So much drivel about coffee and cups, yet no words of concern for the most precious cargo, the donuts... <br /><br />Were the donuts mushed? Close inspection reveals the cups are crushing the top of the box. <br /><br />Donut protection is important. We need a solution.<br /><br />-Andy :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-6305801245166390392009-10-24T19:59:14.711-04:002009-10-24T19:59:14.711-04:00Tom: Maybe you ought to hire an in-house barista. ...Tom: Maybe you ought to hire an in-house barista. <br />And if I could politely recommend another coffee: try the Nossa Familia Mathilde's French Roast. It makes everything in life just a little bit nicer. Happy riding!<br />--Beth at Citybikes PDXbikelovejoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16141991025526354179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-29502004766955761832009-10-23T09:52:29.345-04:002009-10-23T09:52:29.345-04:00what kind of brake levers are those? clb or mafac?...what kind of brake levers are those? clb or mafac?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-59607951433329933742009-10-15T12:19:50.230-04:002009-10-15T12:19:50.230-04:00Just so you all know, I usually hand the coffee ru...Just so you all know, I usually hand the coffee runner my stainless travel mug for a refill of DD. <br /><br />I'm always concerned that DD coffee will contaminate my otherwise pure vessel, which carries whatever home roasted COE/Direct Trade/ Fair Trade and freshly press potted coffee I decide to use that morning. <br /><br />I really can't stand paper (which is lined with plastic) or styrofoam cups. <br /><br />There's a perfectly usable espresso machine in the showroom that is woefully underutilized. A couple of us even worked in coffeeshops so we know how to use it.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015305191743399671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-46742875437823564962009-10-14T17:07:41.819-04:002009-10-14T17:07:41.819-04:00And, guys, let's not overlook the fact that th...And, guys, let's not overlook the fact that there are two tumblers in the bottle cages.<br /><br />Looks like the author's usually pretty on top of the ole Reduce-Reuse-Recycle.chrismanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12484541480994667448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-82749116577535490622009-10-14T15:38:54.930-04:002009-10-14T15:38:54.930-04:00In fairness, "singletracking" has a good...In fairness, "singletracking" has a good point. Too many disposable cups end up in the landfill and the alternative provided isn't a bad one at all. Personally I just order Iced Lattes in the recyclable (#2 plastic) cup when I need the occasional outside coffee fix.Raiynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008417835955777719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-59763376789463524432009-10-14T10:17:33.752-04:002009-10-14T10:17:33.752-04:00Sheeeez, who would have known you'd get so muc...Sheeeez, who would have known you'd get so much criticism over the content and the container of both your breakfast and your beverage. Interesting to note that bike snobbery spills over into other areas.chrismanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12484541480994667448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-40264851403880339992009-10-14T04:05:00.441-04:002009-10-14T04:05:00.441-04:00I reckon you should investigate some cups like the...I reckon you should investigate some cups like the ones from the link below. Disposable take-away cups are a disgraceful waste: please do better. Otherwise, very cute.<br /><br />http://www.keepcup.com.au/mjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10190633385834129098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-60614914993092770612009-10-13T17:58:56.758-04:002009-10-13T17:58:56.758-04:00Can I see a pic of how you threaded shifter cables...Can I see a pic of how you threaded shifter cables around your brakes and through your grips?<br /><br />nice set upMattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-10889404170252916982009-10-13T16:22:40.540-04:002009-10-13T16:22:40.540-04:00I have the Belleville bars on my porteur http://w...I have the Belleville bars on my porteur http://www.flickr.com/photos/97916047@N00/sets/72157621865874116/show/<br /><br />Terrific handlebars! They look narrow, but in fact they're exactly the same width as my Nitto 176 drop bars.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127635083892565152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-85333933999253769862009-10-13T16:04:32.297-04:002009-10-13T16:04:32.297-04:00Hell yeah Dunkin! Nothing wrong with DD especiall...Hell yeah Dunkin! Nothing wrong with DD especially when stacked against overpriced and overrated swill like Star$$$. Don't get me wrong, I love my Moka Express and the locally roasted Espresso I grind for it, but sometimes man you gotta get your Dunk on!Raiynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008417835955777719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-31688546814799081692009-10-13T12:46:55.569-04:002009-10-13T12:46:55.569-04:00but riding a couple of extra miles... isn't th...but riding a couple of extra miles... isn't that what its all about?<br /><br />just gotta go test out these new brake pads... make sure they don't squeal. anyone want a coffee / pastry while i'm out? i really want to load up the front. sure i can't bring back a side of local beef? maybe a drum of caffeine?<br /><br />;)bmikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14690285578204158345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-69230719922452864992009-10-13T11:34:12.422-04:002009-10-13T11:34:12.422-04:00Donuts? From you guys, I'd've expected be...Donuts? From you guys, I'd've expected beignets. Mon Dieu!Justine Valinottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852069587181432102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-24680756537641251172009-10-13T09:41:57.063-04:002009-10-13T09:41:57.063-04:00Yes, the coffee is 'jus de chausette' but ...Yes, the coffee is 'jus de chausette' but freshness is the most important quality in a pastry, so proximity counts. I clicked this post because I loved the image - well done.Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-43681704578009748202009-10-13T07:50:40.797-04:002009-10-13T07:50:40.797-04:00Carlson's makes much better donuts !!!!!Carlson's makes much better donuts !!!!!Crabbie Boynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-59445108820847334762009-10-13T07:30:14.870-04:002009-10-13T07:30:14.870-04:00Those are VO Belleville bars.Those are VO Belleville bars.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-65945924611092720492009-10-13T00:38:48.325-04:002009-10-13T00:38:48.325-04:00what kind of bars are on this delivery bike? theyr...what kind of bars are on this delivery bike? theyre beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-40305234825744901882009-10-12T23:39:46.100-04:002009-10-12T23:39:46.100-04:00So now we know what the Porteur rack was actually ...So now we know what the Porteur rack was actually sized for (though it seems a tad overbuilt).<br /><br />Imagine if Dunkin Donuts had never gone to the flatter boxes?John Ellsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14005172939345684120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-17278748087958061202009-10-12T22:57:15.115-04:002009-10-12T22:57:15.115-04:00Greetings,
You haven't fooled me. It...Greetings,<br /><br /> You haven't fooled me. It's clearly evident the front racks were made to fit the Dunkin Donuts carry out box size. Who woulda known?<br /><br /> Best regardsKilroynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-21293786567244566852009-10-12T21:33:50.188-04:002009-10-12T21:33:50.188-04:00if I lived in your area, I would beg to work for y...if I lived in your area, I would beg to work for you as you guys are right up my alley due to this pic. Great bike, the Dunks. Rad.Lileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00209663397401074792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-15306874695544959422009-10-12T15:10:10.558-04:002009-10-12T15:10:10.558-04:00It's not over for me.It's not over for me.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1892797779120395622009-10-12T15:09:01.666-04:002009-10-12T15:09:01.666-04:00So the low-carb diet is over at VO?So the low-carb diet is over at VO?alnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-33068463390246278122009-10-12T13:45:04.293-04:002009-10-12T13:45:04.293-04:00@Kevan
Or a section of drinking straw folded in h...@Kevan<br /><br />Or a section of drinking straw folded in half, jammed down into the opening.chrismanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12484541480994667448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-22396224075692641182009-10-12T12:36:34.098-04:002009-10-12T12:36:34.098-04:00do you deliver to austin, tx?do you deliver to austin, tx?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-71045362855738207152009-10-12T12:24:16.729-04:002009-10-12T12:24:16.729-04:00Cause what good is any means of transportation if ...Cause what good is any means of transportation if it can't deliver coffee and donuts?chrismanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12484541480994667448noreply@blogger.com