tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post6724932719993956204..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Pass Hunter PhotosVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-64973100929565441132013-05-19T21:05:18.990-04:002013-05-19T21:05:18.990-04:00It's a pretty frame; I'd be tempted to bu...It's a pretty frame; I'd be tempted to buy one except that all I'd want from it would be the fork :-) (And as for threadless vs. threaded, it seems like the easiest way to get a threaded fork is to find a lbs with the appropriate die and have them add an inch or so's worth of threads? It's a lot easier to thread a threadless fork than it is to threadless a threaded fork!)orchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127551500120547348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-52004761524858867052013-05-08T09:23:31.607-04:002013-05-08T09:23:31.607-04:00Red.
Although I wouldn't mind an Orange should...Red.<br />Although I wouldn't mind an Orange should you give in to popular demand.<br />At first, I didn't even realize the frame combined TIG'd joints with the other brazed details... From the close-up photos of the headtube and fork I made the assumption it would be fully lugged. Not a deal breaker for me, though. I'm a fan of the overall design and pending available sizes and other specs I may be swayed. VO, I bet you didn't intend for this to turn into the threaded vs. threadless debate... but I've used both and appreciate all of their benefits. My latest fixer-upper uses your threadless quill adapter and I couldn't have done without the detachable faceplate of the threadless stem. I was able to swap out multiple handlebars with ease until I found the perfect fit while the quill allowed effortless height adjustment. Now I know where I want my bars and I could get myself a proper quill for that frame and use the adapter for the next re-build!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-7530074996151035272013-05-08T07:52:41.360-04:002013-05-08T07:52:41.360-04:00I love the blue, but I've always been partial ...I love the blue, but I've always been partial to orange bikes. Frankly, the frame is so nice that I'd probably be perfectly content with any color. I would, however, much prefer a threaded fork. Thank you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-29806161194876847062013-05-08T00:25:56.233-04:002013-05-08T00:25:56.233-04:00I prefer threadless. It just feels more solid and...I prefer threadless. It just feels more solid and precise. <br /><br />When you combine a long quill, a short steer tube, movement in a less secure headset (esp due to loosening effect of forces at the cable hanger)and a load up front (even a small one), the effects on steering are noticeable. That's my experience with my vintage and modern tourers. YMMV.<br /><br />Didn't Herse avoid the traditional quill? Probably meant something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-8838993378392405992013-05-07T23:00:20.091-04:002013-05-07T23:00:20.091-04:00Since we are now voting on stems, count me with th...Since we are now voting on stems, count me with the threaded/quill set.John Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13800598064959280338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-57774658388864445402013-05-07T15:47:55.468-04:002013-05-07T15:47:55.468-04:00You hit a home run with the bi-plane fork crown. B...You hit a home run with the bi-plane fork crown. Beautiful, and you just don't see them much anymore. Happy to see it threadless albeit I can understand why folks would want a quill on a repro Constructeur. Not a fan of either color though. Color(s) should be a bit more classy/muted on a frameset like that. Good job.fixedweaselnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-78509451882564731752013-05-07T13:28:37.699-04:002013-05-07T13:28:37.699-04:00Once you start doing the decorative reinforcing ri...Once you start doing the decorative reinforcing rings at the head tube, and the brazed-on seat collar, and the seatstay caps, what advantages are there to staying with TIG'ed joints? My preference, regardless of color or threadlessness, is for lugged construction. Why not?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-7394953222881686012013-05-07T10:56:32.693-04:002013-05-07T10:56:32.693-04:00Love the lugs and fork. Kinda leaning towards the ...Love the lugs and fork. Kinda leaning towards the red, but, agree that Orange would be sooo much better ;)<br />Traditional quill stem please!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-23874473834816050492013-05-07T08:48:34.787-04:002013-05-07T08:48:34.787-04:00Looks like people are pretty split on the threaded...Looks like people are pretty split on the threaded-threadless debate. Otherwise, a very nice looking bike!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-44357928836535504222013-05-06T20:39:17.129-04:002013-05-06T20:39:17.129-04:00A muted sage green with a single decal on top of t...A muted sage green with a single decal on top of the downtube.<br />Phil Brownphilcycleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037641086503534960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-20599588614780821502013-05-06T19:30:56.543-04:002013-05-06T19:30:56.543-04:00Red with two decals gets my vote. Like to echo the...Red with two decals gets my vote. Like to echo the please don't make this bike with a threadless stem sentiments. Please don't ;)Noahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729538786977208156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-40853908795294270512013-05-06T19:20:55.813-04:002013-05-06T19:20:55.813-04:00From a strictly aesthetic point of view, I think t...From a strictly aesthetic point of view, I think threadless looks better than threaded on bikes with modern parts. Just my .02<br /><br />Really, as long as your fork is not cut too short a threadless set up has tons of adjustability by rearranging spacers and, of course, stems with different rises. <br /><br />Note - all my current bikes are threaded, but threadless is cool, too. Go VO!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-70143087894226215792013-05-06T15:11:32.659-04:002013-05-06T15:11:32.659-04:00This bike checks pretty much everything off my wis...This bike checks pretty much everything off my wish list. I'd like to +1 the pearlescent orange from the schwinn voler, voyagers also commonly came in that color and my 77 paramount is that color. I really think it's the prettiest paint color I've seen on a bike and would love to see it revived it really makes my nervex lugs pop without being too flashy at a distance. I'd prefer threaded out of habit but it's not a deal breaker if it significantly brings the price point down. enzomatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16468078885734262786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-62723915879425419252013-05-06T11:02:43.790-04:002013-05-06T11:02:43.790-04:00Love the colors! Either ones look great. The red ...Love the colors! Either ones look great. The red sticks out because there are not that many red bikes. I love the VO headbadge on the bike. Please make it a quill stem. I am older and it just makes it so easy to adjust the handlebar height which is so important for proper fit. As other posters have said there are many threadless bikes out there already. I vote for threaded one inch with a quill stem!Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14245573004221959086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-86980524733663174442013-05-05T21:16:09.880-04:002013-05-05T21:16:09.880-04:0063/65cm please!!63/65cm please!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-79489298571835387292013-05-05T19:02:00.327-04:002013-05-05T19:02:00.327-04:00Looks great I like the red with two decals. I hope...Looks great I like the red with two decals. I hope the 51cm and 53cm frames are not made with its top and bottom tubes intercepting before meeting the head tube. This made the campeur look pretty ugly. If this frame looks and rides right, I might buy my second frame from VO.Bob Torreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09236904410192173368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-73932120876453669732013-05-05T16:52:08.749-04:002013-05-05T16:52:08.749-04:00I own 3 V-O bikes and they're my favorite ride...I own 3 V-O bikes and they're my favorite rides, but if you're moving to threadless stems then I've bought my last V-O bike. Limitations in the adjustability of threadless stems have caused me problems (and cost me a lot of money to correct them), and I decided a couple of years ago to never buy another one. I never thought I'd have to cross a V-O bike off my list for that reason, but I guess I was wrong. Would you mind telling us what drove you to change your philosophy on this? Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-28727486990214985512013-05-05T16:34:03.794-04:002013-05-05T16:34:03.794-04:00Anon at 4:00pm hasn't been riding long enough ...Anon at 4:00pm hasn't been riding long enough if he thinks stem height is set it and forget it. As I approach my 8th decade, I find my "bars get higher and my gearing gets lower". I am thankful for the adjustability on my six bikes ranging from 20 to 47 years old.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-47269481475215598222013-05-05T16:24:03.698-04:002013-05-05T16:24:03.698-04:00Red with One decal. I also appreciate the threadle...Red with One decal. I also appreciate the threadless headset.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-71360909588440579172013-05-05T15:54:42.587-04:002013-05-05T15:54:42.587-04:00Red please, two decals and thumbs up for threadles...Red please, two decals and thumbs up for threadless steererMarcin S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06788112636703227503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-40364057703751509482013-05-05T13:47:37.065-04:002013-05-05T13:47:37.065-04:00Of those two color/decal choices, blue with one or...Of those two color/decal choices, blue with one or two decals. A dark burgundy or ruby paint color would be the dream paint.<br /><br />Is the steerer 1"? It looks thinner up front than most threadless bikes. You didn't ask, but I much prefer a threaded steerer (and quill stem) on bikes with a level top-tube.<br /><br />When will the tubing spec be available?<br /><br />Will the smallest size(s) be 650B?<br /><br />Great looking frame! Thanks for doing what you do VO! <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-32809060671702562732013-05-05T13:17:21.848-04:002013-05-05T13:17:21.848-04:00a threadless headset? ...sigha threadless headset? ...sighPiercenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-61633845342547872072013-05-05T12:17:21.843-04:002013-05-05T12:17:21.843-04:00I know this is a hotly debated topic but I am disa...I know this is a hotly debated topic but I am disappointed to see a threadless stem. Yes, this is 2013 and as one commenter pointed out there are plenty of steel threadless stem bikes out there. I think most of the folks who want the quill stem, myself included just want to be able to get the handle bars up higher without an ugly pile of spacers. I don't think too many people would argue that a 1" threaded stem is more elegant than any of the available threadless handlebar boosting options. <br />A dark red leaning towards maroon would be nice and more classic than a bright red.accyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12293792612093731852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-45853390706669298112013-05-05T12:14:41.678-04:002013-05-05T12:14:41.678-04:00Look up photos of the Schwinn Volare from 76-77. I...Look up photos of the Schwinn Volare from 76-77. It was really a Paramount grade bike. The orange and chrome was stunning.Riggsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-11998465942380852982013-05-05T10:45:40.392-04:002013-05-05T10:45:40.392-04:00Blue with one decal,I already have an orange,red,w...Blue with one decal,I already have an orange,red,white bike need a blue. :^)<br />Really like how this frame is designed. VERY tempting....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com