tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post6210442600731890090..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Idea DayVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-3965107386133604452012-02-14T08:29:00.018-05:002012-02-14T08:29:00.018-05:00Speaking of kick-back hubs... I commute every day ...Speaking of kick-back hubs... I commute every day by single speed, and I considered the SR S2 Duomatic to make hills a little more pleasurable. But considering the added weight crossed with the relatively small 38% difference between gears, it makes more since to stand and grunt my way up the slight hills I cover. My secret wish though is for a kickback hub with a comfortable high gear and a really low (like granny low) relief gear. I would like to be able to decide to take my simple commuter on a mild MTB trail after work if the the thought crosses my mind. Something with a 250+% gear ratio with no cables, no shifter... Solve that and I think you'd see a lot of customers.Ritchiehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/reefflop/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-35532919673883205012012-02-13T15:42:17.115-05:002012-02-13T15:42:17.115-05:00That is the first folder that I could see myself o...That is the first folder that I could see myself owning. I've seen precious few with full-size wheels, and of those this is the first I've seen that is not overly complicated to break down. Add an internal gear hub or even a kick-back hub and you've got something versatile that's small enough to carry into the subway or office and perfectly sized for a car trunk or boat. Aluminum or Ti could help lighten the load.Ritchiehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/reefflop/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-57367491224274521452012-02-09T05:57:44.660-05:002012-02-09T05:57:44.660-05:00Yep that folding design is bloody clever! That cha...Yep that folding design is bloody clever! That chap should make sure he has it patented. bNanseikanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776967115069837945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-52397797152007077802012-02-07T22:03:17.012-05:002012-02-07T22:03:17.012-05:00the folding full-size is a great idea for commuter...the folding full-size is a great idea for commuters, also. You can run a U-lock through both wheels without needing a cable or second lock. plus, tall riders have a harder time finding a well-fitting folder and S&S couplers are way too complicated to do day-to-day.SteveFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03361203392924949340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-5756357493637108492012-02-07T14:32:57.661-05:002012-02-07T14:32:57.661-05:00The folding bike is great, hell of a lot better th...The folding bike is great, hell of a lot better than a Brompton... which I bought, rode and promptly sold.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-8541854225467821532012-02-07T13:32:22.451-05:002012-02-07T13:32:22.451-05:00Could you get and then post some detail photos of ...Could you get and then post some detail photos of the folding bike? The video, while enjoyable, was less informative than I had hoped. It was like watching a Belle and Sebastian video.jamesnoreply@blogger.com