tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post6126512329246739788..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Fender NewsVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-5549065525694672572011-09-02T05:05:11.319-04:002011-09-02T05:05:11.319-04:00Yes, yes, yes! 700c 50c (29er) tires are getting ...Yes, yes, yes! 700c 50c (29er) tires are getting very popular on mountain and comfort bikes. A smooth metal chrome and metal fluted fender at a 65mm width would be perfect. Having them available in black with white rear end would be wonderful also. With a moderate or agressive tread on a 700x50c tire, a 60mm fender just is not wide enough to contain mud, gravel, and splashes but a 65mm width is perfect--it makes a big difference. <br /><br />Pre-drilled, yes. Wide flat metal stays, please, look much better and give a finished factory look to the fenders. If you do use rolled metal bar stays have them wrap around the outside of the rear fender to serve as scratch/brush guards while allowing for adjustment space--not pointy rods sticking up like ugly antennas that look like bubba-rigged specials. Take a look at Amsterdam commuter bike fenders for inspiration on this. having an available compatible rear reflector to buy would be the cherry on top. Thanks for asking for input. How refreshing but not unexpected from you guys. Keep doing it right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-70309573553638664792011-06-24T14:26:08.593-04:002011-06-24T14:26:08.593-04:00My need for fenders:
700c 64mm Zepplins in Stainl...My need for fenders:<br /><br />700c 64mm Zepplins in Stainless <br /><br />AND...<br /><br />28in 52mm Zepplins in Stainless<br /><br />...I'd settle for aluminum of course.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-15947909146929819012010-07-10T23:50:12.090-04:002010-07-10T23:50:12.090-04:00I absolutely love your VO 45mm hammered polished f...I absolutely love your VO 45mm hammered polished fenders, but need a set that will fit 700 x40c. Any help?Your Hosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08880303153508948726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-83293784412941020672010-05-10T12:09:03.587-04:002010-05-10T12:09:03.587-04:00what is the narrowest 700c hammered finish fenders...what is the narrowest 700c hammered finish fenders that would fit 28mm pasela tires?regisphilbinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06422086844438894871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-24622275449673275772008-11-19T13:05:00.000-05:002008-11-19T13:05:00.000-05:00I've used the sliding bridge on 4 bikes. It works ...I've used the sliding bridge on 4 bikes. It works great. You just have to squeeze it tight once you get it in the right place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-63060641525890460022008-11-18T20:38:00.000-05:002008-11-18T20:38:00.000-05:00I think I would prefer them un-drilled, it's well ...I think I would prefer them un-drilled, it's well worth the time to have a perfect-fitting set of fenders.<BR/><BR/>I'm looking forward to my next set.<BR/><BR/>Now that sliding VO brake bridge, it's just horrible, I did away with mine after about two rides.<BR/>I drilled out the two rivets and used the L bracket. It made the fender fit much better too.<BR/>Have a look!<BR/>http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3073/2685591101_7eaa45e9fe_o.jpgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-23640566424436599232008-11-04T10:39:00.000-05:002008-11-04T10:39:00.000-05:00I, too, would throw my vote in against pre-drillin...I, too, would throw my vote in against pre-drilling. I like to mount my rear fenders in the French style, with about 2" protruding below the chainstays; if the rear is pre-drilled at the chainstay bridge, I'll either have to not do that or have a big hole in the exposed fender.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09718086258950643021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-30794025756721479442008-10-31T00:02:00.000-04:002008-10-31T00:02:00.000-04:00I love my current VO fenders, but I'm not sure I w...I love my current VO fenders, but I'm not sure I would have bought them if they were pre drilled. Call me picky, but I liked the ability to adjust the mounting holes (and thus the fender position) to my liking.Steve Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04000254083516026697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-52399826452439524602008-10-28T11:33:00.000-04:002008-10-28T11:33:00.000-04:00I see a lot of folks asking for more 650b choices....I see a lot of folks asking for more 650b choices. The problem is that there are still not that many 650b bikes out there. We probably sell ten sets of 700c fenders for every set of 650b fenders. So we simply can't invest as much in 650b fenders; we have to import a large quantity of each model. As more 650b bikes get built this will change and we hope to offer more models.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-60409095639826750852008-10-28T10:31:00.000-04:002008-10-28T10:31:00.000-04:00SURLY is the house brand of the biggest wholesale ...SURLY is the house brand of the biggest wholesale bike parts distributor, QBP. They are average quality Taiwanese frames and a little cheaper than "name brand" frames. They are nice utilitarian frames, but nothing to get excited about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-63040102407804956762008-10-28T10:11:00.000-04:002008-10-28T10:11:00.000-04:00SURLY RULESSURLY RULESAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-22599863974276978422008-10-27T16:58:00.000-04:002008-10-27T16:58:00.000-04:00I'm also in favor of some fatty 700c fenders. Ther...I'm also in favor of some fatty 700c fenders. There are plenty of folks on commuter 29ers like the Karate Monkey, etc. who would love a different option than plastic. You may not sell a ton of them, but this niche product seems to be jsut what VO is about. Consider all the positive comments that the Rawland bikes have gotten (they'll take fat 700c), not to mention the buzz around the Salsa Fargo.jimmytheflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10060952522546330342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-41485745360883671662008-10-27T00:10:00.000-04:002008-10-27T00:10:00.000-04:00fat tire'd 700c bikes are getting really popular, ...fat tire'd 700c bikes are getting really popular, and I agree with schorsch that it would be a good move to make something ~60mm.<BR/><BR/>beats the heck out of the planet bike cascadias.Nicholas Hollowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08336524641528453925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-23967539918249889412008-10-26T20:53:00.000-04:002008-10-26T20:53:00.000-04:00Just to confirm, I pulled out my Surly Cross Check...Just to confirm, I pulled out my Surly Cross Check frame and here are the approximate clearances:<BR/>Fork: 54mm<BR/>Seat Stay: 57mm<BR/>Chain Stay: 54mm<BR/><BR/>That's a real tight squeeze, but you could fit 52mm fenders. And Schwalbe Big Apple 50-622 would fit comfortably.<BR/><BR/>So to reiterate, I would really like some 52mm 700c hammered honjos!<BR/><BR/>And also I think there is a market for a fixie/3 spd. frame with considerably more fender/tire clearance than what is out there now.keithwwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11808096138218041326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-39244253791889185732008-10-25T18:43:00.000-04:002008-10-25T18:43:00.000-04:00ps/ love your store, lots of great things ♥ps/ love your store, lots of great things ♥MELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72481066333262930972008-10-25T18:38:00.000-04:002008-10-25T18:38:00.000-04:00these are gorgeous looking, from what I can see :)...these are gorgeous looking, from what I can see :) <BR/>Id love some for my ride, they'll be a great match. Also, currently looking for a chain guard for a vintage (2ble rim) bike. hard to find around here.MELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-33642974835148209102008-10-25T12:17:00.000-04:002008-10-25T12:17:00.000-04:0040 or 43mm 650B hammered and smooth for conversion...40 or 43mm 650B hammered and smooth for conversions that wont fit bigger then 32-35 tires.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-3130992032982456682008-10-25T11:19:00.000-04:002008-10-25T11:19:00.000-04:00I use of hotwheels® track and rubber bands.I use of hotwheels® track and rubber bands.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-38429702959142786662008-10-25T02:35:00.000-04:002008-10-25T02:35:00.000-04:00How about some more 650B fender choices, not quite...How about some more 650B fender choices, not quite so wide! I'm running 30-34 mm tires (Michelin Axial Raid at the moment).<BR/><BR/>Fluted, LePaon (wow, those are pretty)...lynnefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05150859903856738614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-86943040950445790732008-10-24T23:35:00.000-04:002008-10-24T23:35:00.000-04:00+1 for more pre-drilled fenders. Also, I think th...+1 for more pre-drilled fenders. Also, I think there's enough people out there commuting on 29ers with Big Apple tires to justify really fat fenders. Maybe not gonna be the bestest sellers ever, but there is some demand out there, I bet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-59936858059156309302008-10-24T21:11:00.000-04:002008-10-24T21:11:00.000-04:00I, for one, would love to see a long 650b fender i...I, for one, would love to see a long 650b fender in a width about 58-62 to give ample coverage for demi-balloon 42 width tires.<BR/>-Joshua BryantAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-49797949728668766272008-10-24T19:47:00.000-04:002008-10-24T19:47:00.000-04:0052mm 650B/650A stainless in something other than a...52mm 650B/650A stainless in something other than a smooth pattern. Could you do a Zeppelin in SS? Longer than the Berthoud but not as long as your hammered fenders. Intended for utilitarian bikes that don't have a second fender strut up front and may be used on bus bike racks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-76063223893674611042008-10-24T18:42:00.000-04:002008-10-24T18:42:00.000-04:00I agree with Keith on the ultra-wide fenders. The...I agree with Keith on the ultra-wide fenders. The idea is cool, but chances are the only bikes you'd find to fit them would be certain 29er mountain bikes. Even the Long Haul trucker can't fit a 60mm Berthoud without some trimming and/or bending, and it has a considerable amount of clearance compared to many bikes. Considering how large the fenders were on many of the old constructeur bikes, it's a shame that modern bikes are so lacking in that department, even very practical bikes like the LHT.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-60602996251375535482008-10-24T17:01:00.001-04:002008-10-24T17:01:00.001-04:00I'm referring to the VO bracket that comes with th...I'm referring to the VO bracket that comes with the pre-drilled anodized fenders. I do not know if this is any different than the Honjo bracketAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-48475742647891701562008-10-24T16:55:00.000-04:002008-10-24T16:55:00.000-04:00michael s, the honjo bracket is stainless steel an...michael s, the honjo bracket is stainless steel and with some bending from normal pliers holds very well. A rivet through the fender and the hole in the bridge secures things perfectly.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07434219818361831871noreply@blogger.com