tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post685803066672914028..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: QuestionsVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72314295848770529622007-11-19T01:17:00.000-05:002007-11-19T01:17:00.000-05:00Chris, bag looks great...Keep up the good work(don...Chris, bag looks great...Keep up the good work(don't forget the drain holes)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-56312579370154772362007-11-18T19:16:00.000-05:002007-11-18T19:16:00.000-05:00Aren't these pretty much like the Berthoud bags? ...Aren't these pretty much like the Berthoud bags? I have one of those and it looks a little bit light in the loafers but it works fine. On a quick glance, I don't really see the difference.Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016373487910801383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-50427736391439358062007-11-18T09:04:00.000-05:002007-11-18T09:04:00.000-05:00Chris,Excellent news that you are going to produce...Chris,<BR/><BR/>Excellent news that you are going to produce an Ostrich like bag in waxed canvas! Tan looks good to me. This may finally make me pull the trigger on a front bag. <BR/><BR/>Best<BR/><BR/>JoelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-55923072370436666682007-11-17T16:34:00.000-05:002007-11-17T16:34:00.000-05:00Light canvas shades; tan, khaki, for my bags; I ne...Light canvas shades; tan, khaki, for my bags; I need them to reflect sunlight or the bags become a solar ovens where I ride. Of course, they will show road grime more; so that may be a regional and stylistic preference. I once spray painted my black vinyl Schwinn-approved saddlebag bright white for that reason; it worked very well, and I didn't mind being unusual; my primary aesthetic has always been form following function.<BR/><BR/>And the hardware: like TA, simple, light replaceable elastic and hook closures, long leather buckled straps to dangle it from the handlebar, or an option for a plain mounting area for your fine decaleur, and a clear plastic panel on top to hold the map/cue sheet? If only some non-toxic organic material existed for that purpose... ;-)Bill Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553048532545798773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-68038988122952556202007-11-15T17:05:00.000-05:002007-11-15T17:05:00.000-05:00Ever had any problems with the threads on TA BSC t...Ever had any problems with the threads on TA BSC threaded pedals? I founds the threads were too short/cropped so they came loose. I stopped using them which was a shame since they are otherwise nice pedals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-61575629360315834502007-11-15T15:36:00.000-05:002007-11-15T15:36:00.000-05:00The City bike will be available as a frame for aro...The City bike will be available as a frame for around $500 if all goes according to plan.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Darcy.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-49755837341135181082007-11-15T14:35:00.000-05:002007-11-15T14:35:00.000-05:00Chris-I can't believe getting such a simple-lookin...Chris-I can't believe getting such a simple-looking bag is so much trouble-but I'm not really surpised. It's subdued and doesn't scream, "LOOK AT ME!" like too many cycling products.I hope it's a lighter weight and color canvas. I'll take two! Darcy, SW Ida-hoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-70918614751423911352007-11-15T13:00:00.000-05:002007-11-15T13:00:00.000-05:00Will the city bikes frames be available or only co...Will the city bikes frames be available or only complete bikes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-44926841418004220972007-11-15T09:46:00.000-05:002007-11-15T09:46:00.000-05:00Annon, The City bikes will be available in both me...Annon, The City bikes will be available in both men's and mixte styles, 5 men's sizes and 3 mixte sizes. They use 650b wheels, canti brakes, and internal geared hubs. The color is basic black and the geometry is very close to, but not identical to, our current city bikes. The tubing is light so they will be comfortable. There are chainguard braze-ons and we will have a nice inexpensive metal chainguard for it.<BR/><BR/>With lower bars, or even drop bars, this frame should also make a very nice all-around utility bike that can be ridden on shorter tours, gravel roads, or canal tow paths. The main purpose, though, is as a comfortable, elegant, and refined city bike.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-22875952853318300492007-11-15T09:35:00.000-05:002007-11-15T09:35:00.000-05:00Yann, 63cm will be the largest size in the first r...Yann, 63cm will be the largest size in the first run. We can't make just one bike of a given size. If these frames prove popular we will try to add smaller and larger sizes in subsequent runs.<BR/><BR/>Anon, Based on many customer comments, we decided to go with caliper brakes. <BR/><BR/>I'm also kicking around the idea of having an all-arounder with canti brakes and slightly more tire clearance made in the future. My own next frame from Johnny will be a prototype of this geometry.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-36024574939943402272007-11-14T20:57:00.000-05:002007-11-14T20:57:00.000-05:00Wasn't the plan originally to set the production r...Wasn't the plan originally to set the production randonneur up with canti brakes? Has that changed? For fender-mounting, etc., I'd prefer canti mounts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-43535684465489886302007-11-14T18:31:00.000-05:002007-11-14T18:31:00.000-05:00If you make a 68cm frame c-c I will buy one... it ...If you make a 68cm frame c-c I will buy one... it might be a bit more trouble, but there are many of us tall ridders that have been ridding bikes way too small or of poor quality because we do not have 1600+ for a custom frame... thanksYann G.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13946197159361678841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-53761492644202967552007-11-14T18:30:00.000-05:002007-11-14T18:30:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Yann G.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13946197159361678841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-38848402650827172152007-11-13T23:34:00.000-05:002007-11-13T23:34:00.000-05:00Hello Chris,The bag looks great! It's time that so...Hello Chris,<BR/>The bag looks great! It's time that someone gave the $225 rotting canvas TA bags some competition! Fresh new leather and canvas...m-m-m. My humble suggestion would be to create a leather logo patch for it that mimicks the ole TA patch, but with VO, of course...cheers, Mark, AtlantaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-8827953200444174752007-11-13T21:18:00.000-05:002007-11-13T21:18:00.000-05:00Maybe it's just because I'm from Seattle but I wor...Maybe it's just because I'm from Seattle but I worry what this bag will do in the rain. It looks like water will run right inside the main compartment. Is there a way to design the main flap with a bit of an overlap to keep water out?bennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03926560371453663448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-38186805833869433172007-11-13T20:09:00.000-05:002007-11-13T20:09:00.000-05:00Could you give us some info on the city bikes? Wha...Could you give us some info on the city bikes? What type of brakes? Step trough frames as well? How many sizes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-75367812521272709622007-11-13T19:18:00.000-05:002007-11-13T19:18:00.000-05:00Oh, and how about sizing? How tall will the talles...Oh, and how about sizing? How tall will the tallest bag be, and what sort of volume?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-30453859337749817922007-11-13T19:17:00.000-05:002007-11-13T19:17:00.000-05:00It's also a bit hard to visualize without the hard...It's also a bit hard to visualize without the hardware, but it certainly looks promising, and will fill a need... I like the slate idea a lot, but tan sounds great too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-84041576882590299262007-11-13T18:48:00.000-05:002007-11-13T18:48:00.000-05:00It will be tan. This is just the first prototype m...It will be tan. This is just the first prototype made from what was on hand.<BR/><BR/>I think the price will be comparable to the Ostrich bags, but we're still far from the setting prices part of the process.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-12735538460564710262007-11-13T18:20:00.000-05:002007-11-13T18:20:00.000-05:00I say TA tan or a slate color. It will help differ...I say TA tan or a slate color. It will help differentiate the bag from the Ostrich. Plus I think tan or slate will look nicer with a wider range of frame colors since they're more neutral tones.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10767743759129493752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-91551201941519085302007-11-13T18:12:00.000-05:002007-11-13T18:12:00.000-05:00That Watanabe bag is beautiful, but when I enter t...That Watanabe bag is beautiful, but when I enter the price conversion into google, I get that it costs around $450!<BR/><BR/>+1 on not green canvas. I thought the plan was for TA-like tan?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-60563925538931642022007-11-13T17:31:00.000-05:002007-11-13T17:31:00.000-05:00The bag looks great but I'm not a fan of the green...The bag looks great but I'm not a fan of the green canvas. Tan, brown, something to distinguish it from the ostrich bag would be nice. How much do you think it will cost?<BR/><BR/>thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-16575189377184565692007-11-13T16:18:00.000-05:002007-11-13T16:18:00.000-05:00I like how the bag is labelled in clear blue lette...I like how the bag is labelled in clear blue lettering, so you know which side is the front, and where the pockets are ;)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11777627222904903651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-11171760404693407612007-11-13T15:10:00.000-05:002007-11-13T15:10:00.000-05:00Olle, The 650b rando bike is the semi-custom frame...Olle, The 650b rando bike is the semi-custom frame we call the Cyclo-Tourist and they are being made. <BR/><BR/>We are also having a TIG welded city bike made in Taiwan. That frame takes 650b tires, canti brakes, and will accept 40mm tires.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-823280460931203592007-11-13T13:20:00.000-05:002007-11-13T13:20:00.000-05:00Not sure why--but I'm not entirely charmed by the ...Not sure why--but I'm not entirely charmed by the look of this bag. It looks rough, unrefined to me (like LL Bean v. Filson luggage). I guess I'm not a fan of dark brown leather trim against green fabric. I'm still drawn to the superefined, finished look of these Japanese bags:<BR/><BR/>http://www.guu-watanabe.com/frontmfunky.html<BR/><BR/>I love the visible stitching on the watanabe bag (but not sure about the "funky" lining). Love brown or light tan/khaki paired with tan leather trim.Lesli Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13008748945065043600noreply@blogger.com