tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post6132803716445822010..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Community Component IdeasVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-31132335677171253102008-12-20T00:30:00.000-05:002008-12-20T00:30:00.000-05:00dynamo powered USB charger exists. made in germany...dynamo powered USB charger exists. made in germany. 59 euros. english description here:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://bla.obda.net/wordpress/?p=155" REL="nofollow">http://bla.obda.net/wordpress/?p=155</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-28485103132825410012008-12-16T12:53:00.000-05:002008-12-16T12:53:00.000-05:00quick draw- the VO city levers are quite long so t...quick draw- the VO city levers are quite long so they would adapt well with some creative readjustment.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015305191743399671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-55605777545905616072008-12-16T08:31:00.000-05:002008-12-16T08:31:00.000-05:00It would be cool if VO put out a version of the ol...It would be cool if VO put out a version of the old Guidonnet brake levers. I'd buy a set or 2. seems like the cheap city bike levers could be adapted somehow.QuickDrawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550687580760672316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-69247381552295562802008-12-15T19:35:00.000-05:002008-12-15T19:35:00.000-05:00http://images.andale.com/f2/115/106/3561856/2007/1...http://images.andale.com/f2/115/106/3561856/2007/11/13/cinelli_steel_100_nos.jpg<BR/><BR/>Or Try this link to see the photo:<BR/><BR/>http://43bikes.com/%7e/cinelli-web/firenze_stem.jpg<BR/><BR/><BR/>A classic steel quill stem would go very well with any steel lugged frame. I've looked and there virtually been no production of this type for years.<BR/><BR/>There beautiful & classic!<BR/><BR/>Having a production run oversea's or in the US should make the price desirable for many who have had it on there wish list.<BR/><BR/>A reprod. of the Sheriff hubs would also be good.<BR/><BR/>CheersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-33376358565212336122008-12-15T16:36:00.000-05:002008-12-15T16:36:00.000-05:00anon 12/12 11:35- I'm gonna play it safe and say n...anon 12/12 11:35- I'm gonna play it safe and say no. The VO stem, like any stem with the pinch bolts in parallel, are not going to be ideal. The pinch bolts draw the stem into the steerer and there is usu a sharp edge like you described. <BR/><BR/>lynnef- we should put photos of the hub up soon. we will take a couple shots of the connectors. They are different than the SON hub.They are closer to a shimano or sturmey type connector. <BR/>The connecting cable will NOT have a USB port on it!<BR/><BR/>All: French BBsets will sell for under $50. They will be available through your LBS as well as Velo Orange. The right side cup is permanently pressed on the hubshell. More details (and possibly photos) will be posted as we get closer to shipment.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015305191743399671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-68719566121258575332008-12-15T12:57:00.000-05:002008-12-15T12:57:00.000-05:00you guys are forgetting about the VO lowdown mount...you guys are forgetting about the VO lowdown mount, and the new Paul comp. mount for lights.....<BR/><BR/>http://velo-orange.com/lowdolimoty1.htmlTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015305191743399671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-21602780330577542952008-12-15T12:53:00.000-05:002008-12-15T12:53:00.000-05:00The Planet Bike light is okay but it's unthinkable...The Planet Bike light is okay but it's unthinkable to mount a permanent light on your handlebars. Perhaps there's a way to have a different type of mount made up, so that it will fit onto the bike like a traditional dynamo headlight.Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016373487910801383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-18962078921452888052008-12-15T11:50:00.000-05:002008-12-15T11:50:00.000-05:00check out the B&M ride and charge... works wit...check out the B&M ride and charge... works with the Ixon battery lights.<BR/><BR/>And there are 'instructables' for doing a USB charger for iPods and iPhones and such... do a search and homebrew one if you are adventurous.<BR/><BR/>I bought the Ixon and will pick up a ride and charge for next season's brevet. Ixon will be backup light and charging station. AAs will go into a camera or headlamp...bmikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14690285578204158345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-17786891914439842342008-12-15T10:02:00.000-05:002008-12-15T10:02:00.000-05:00Chris, have you checkd out the new Planet Bike LD/...Chris, have you checkd out the new Planet Bike LD/Blaze Dynamo headlight? <BR/>http://ecom1.planetbike.com/3048.html<BR/> Attractive price and I've been pretty happy with most the PB stuff I've used.<BR/> I haven't seen any independent reviews but looks like a good match for your new dyno hubwadedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03092265796157135252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-2879460261287937042008-12-14T21:26:00.000-05:002008-12-14T21:26:00.000-05:00Two thumbs up for French-threaded components!Two thumbs up for French-threaded components!K Matthiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10302994067650991669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-59342550269764800002008-12-14T17:56:00.000-05:002008-12-14T17:56:00.000-05:00I really hope someone makes the USB thing happen! ...I really hope someone makes the USB thing happen! It seem most phones are USB chargeable these days, many cameras, almost all MP3 players, GPS units, etc.<BR/>That would be really handy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-56764744573183462732008-12-13T23:49:00.000-05:002008-12-13T23:49:00.000-05:00That USB adaptor sounds like a great idea. In addi...That USB adaptor sounds like a great idea. In addition to charging phones and ipods and the like, some rechargeable headlights are now made to charge on a USB outlet, and a cheap LED light with four AA nicads in it would be easy to set up for charging during the day. I have a friend who is an endurance racer, and we have talked for years about using a dynamo hub to charge a helmet light during the day, then powering a standard headlight with it at night. I have considered cobbling something together for him, but it would not be user friendly even without fatigue factored in. The USB thing would make it clean and straightforward.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-15301184795211349342008-12-13T18:06:00.000-05:002008-12-13T18:06:00.000-05:00http://www.velostuf.com/cinellistembadgealluminum....http://www.velostuf.com/cinellistembadgealluminum.jpg<BR/><BR/><BR/>"Old steel Cinelli type quill stem please. I bet you would be able to sell a ton of these. Only way get a new one is to have one custom made at a very dear price."<BR/><BR/>hey anon 15:32: I couldn't open your link. Does it look like the one above? I agree any sort of nice steel stem would sell a ton to go with the lugged steel bikes so beloved around here. I think it needs a slightly longer quill than the old track stems due to the more versatile use these stems are likely to see. But yeah. <BR/><BR/>m. whiteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-57727653350704758202008-12-13T14:57:00.000-05:002008-12-13T14:57:00.000-05:00yay french bbs! and amen on the usb charger! possi...yay french bbs! and amen on the usb charger! possibly a ipod version? (maybe not necessary, but maybe a female usb port to plug your own proprietary cord into)nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246379295062064316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-17199832989852807192008-12-13T14:46:00.000-05:002008-12-13T14:46:00.000-05:00Old steel Cinelli type quill stem please. I bet yo...Old steel Cinelli type quill stem please. I bet you would be able to sell a ton of these. Only way get a new one is to have one custom made at a very dear price.<BR/><BR/>Cheers<BR/><BR/>Ps photo link: <BR/>http://tinyurl.com/SteelcinellistemAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-36326321557427924892008-12-12T18:50:00.000-05:002008-12-12T18:50:00.000-05:00oh. i buggered up the first link. here it is in ht...oh. i buggered up the first link. here it is in html:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Charge-Any-USB-Device-by-Riding-Your-Bike/" REL="nofollow">link</A>minisystemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02307045935296201366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-76333797196640061082008-12-12T18:45:00.000-05:002008-12-12T18:45:00.000-05:00oh! i'm excited about the dynohub too! i want to b...oh! i'm excited about the dynohub too! i want to build a winter beater, but dynamo lighting is essential for my winter commute and i always felt that dropping $100 on a shimano nexus or alfine hub seemed in contrast to the spirit of a beater.<BR/><BR/>with respect to USB charging, some students have knocked up a crude version: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Charge-Any-USB-Device-by-Riding-Your-Bike/<BR/><BR/>apparently, they'd never heard of dynohubs, but a bridge rectifier between a dynohub and a mintyboost should do the trick.<BR/><BR/>i spent quite a bit of time designing a dyno powered lithium ion battery charger for my wife's bike:<BR/><BR/>http://minisystem.blogspot.com/minisystemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02307045935296201366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-74975463177754144442008-12-12T18:27:00.000-05:002008-12-12T18:27:00.000-05:00Does this mean I'll see that inexpensive front rac...Does this mean I'll see that inexpensive front rack I've been whining about in the near future?<BR/>;)<BR/>nvAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-29209790520512493702008-12-12T17:56:00.000-05:002008-12-12T17:56:00.000-05:00It's been nice to see new chain guards styled afte...It's been nice to see new chain guards styled after the old French ones. Today I was browsing the eBay for vintage bike parts and came across a bike that, although not a NOS 50's Cinelli, was still many a young boy's dream back in the day:<BR/><BR/>eBay item #290282386337Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-67305205464709642202008-12-12T17:35:00.000-05:002008-12-12T17:35:00.000-05:00Very much looking forward to the french thread BBVery much looking forward to the french thread BBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-81938062416241147212008-12-12T17:04:00.000-05:002008-12-12T17:04:00.000-05:00Excellent news on the Minnehaha bags! I apologize...Excellent news on the Minnehaha bags! I apologize for getting the country-of-origin wrong on my previous post about them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-28492267474118251742008-12-12T15:34:00.000-05:002008-12-12T15:34:00.000-05:00Any more info on those french BB? Will they be ch...Any more info on those french BB? Will they be cheaper than the Phil ones that I can't bring myself to buy? I've had good luck with the cheap Shimano UN 54 & 72 BBs on my commuting bikes and would love to see something similar in a French thread for my fixed gear Peugeot that is in serious need of a replacement.TwoWheelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13768619049804874107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-7321931131187168902008-12-12T15:33:00.000-05:002008-12-12T15:33:00.000-05:00I'd like an economical dynamo hub 700C wheel hangi...I'd like an economical dynamo hub 700C wheel hanging around the garage. How different are the connectors from the SON? Of course, the lights themselves cost a fair bit as well.lynnefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05150859903856738614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-9557897886751708692008-12-12T15:32:00.000-05:002008-12-12T15:32:00.000-05:00finally someone that ships to canada selling the m...finally someone that ships to canada selling the minehaha bags! I can't wait!<BR/><BR/>AllanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-53666927396146452142008-12-12T15:20:00.000-05:002008-12-12T15:20:00.000-05:00So, for suggesting the Minnihaha bags, do I get a ...So, for suggesting the Minnihaha bags, do I get a free one? Huh? Pleeeeeeeeeeeease?Joshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165597802325623853noreply@blogger.com