tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post6985503180484416367..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Interbike, Good BlogVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-48191471667045365492009-10-02T12:20:14.884-04:002009-10-02T12:20:14.884-04:00How about the front rack for camping, the one with...How about the front rack for camping, the one with detachable frame for hanging panniers low?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-41916176263726497062009-10-01T00:20:12.471-04:002009-10-01T00:20:12.471-04:00Kirk just OK'ed the tire molds to be made. We ...Kirk just OK'ed the tire molds to be made. We won't be seeing the Pari- Moto until January/February 2010.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015305191743399671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-60527230133944360552009-09-29T20:17:18.058-04:002009-09-29T20:17:18.058-04:00Did you see the Pacenti Pari-Moto tire there? Is i...Did you see the Pacenti Pari-Moto tire there? Is it as good as it sounds? Did you get to ride it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-91312819976143393832009-09-29T18:21:22.402-04:002009-09-29T18:21:22.402-04:00I know you can use a 7-speed cassette on a modern ...I know you can use a 7-speed cassette on a modern hub, but the more symmetrical -- that is, stronger -- wheel is the point, not the number of sprockets, and using a spacer doesn't affect that. Really, 5 or 6 speeds would be ideal. A ten speed cassette is ridiculous for anyone except a racer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72213437635580627412009-09-28T16:55:45.390-04:002009-09-28T16:55:45.390-04:00Ok. Something of utmost importance now. Colored Pa...Ok. Something of utmost importance now. Colored Paselas. Did you happen to see the colored Paselas? Know what colors they'll be offered? Date of accessibility on the black walled Pasela? My vanity must know!Cycletexhttp://hardmenwithsoftbellies.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-24414252098093850442009-09-28T15:08:45.071-04:002009-09-28T15:08:45.071-04:00People to make a whole range of chain ring sizes f...People to make a whole range of chain ring sizes for the cyclotouriste crankset. There ought to be a more 44T outers around, that's a cog for serious mileage, not round the corner to Bob's place or down the road to Happy Jim's overnighter. There doesn't seem to be any shortage of the crankarms.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11813027859982015505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-79714900850109160642009-09-28T01:15:35.780-04:002009-09-28T01:15:35.780-04:00I know VO has not been interested in clothing, but...I know VO has not been interested in clothing, but one thing might be filling a niche that is sorely needed (by me)-- wool shorts. The labor in Taiwan is no longer cheap, but I believe one can still find excellent small busineses that can make these merino wool cycling shorts. It would be so much better than lycra and one can make them slightly looser fitting.<br /> taddtadd hsienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-54903090587387191022009-09-27T15:33:35.291-04:002009-09-27T15:33:35.291-04:00@ bicycleclip:
It is the S3X hub, and should be a...<b>@ bicycleclip:</b><br /><br />It is the <b>S3X</b> hub, and should be available in about 3 months for about $150 according to scuttlebutt.Three-speed Fan I dare say,noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-6656641443839051302009-09-27T12:03:02.060-04:002009-09-27T12:03:02.060-04:00...please consider making your upscale gloves in b......please consider making your upscale gloves in black, as well as brown...slowvehiclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00703634866933332865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-34110087784869473972009-09-26T19:09:55.142-04:002009-09-26T19:09:55.142-04:00Anon.,
You can use a 7-speed cassette on any mode...Anon.,<br /><br />You can use a 7-speed cassette on any modern 8/9/10 speed freehub by slipping a 4.5mm spacer on before you put the cassette assembly into place. 7-speed cassettes are still fairly available, too.<br /><br />No point in engineering a "new" hub for this application...as demand for such a beast would seem to be tiny when a simple solution is at hand.GhostRiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09987949431503645433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-79815306305840730392009-09-26T14:42:44.363-04:002009-09-26T14:42:44.363-04:00I wish someone made a 6 or 7-speed cassette hub. I...I wish someone made a 6 or 7-speed cassette hub. I know you can still buy 6 or 7-speed freewheel hubs, but all else being equal, cassette hubs are better. Six or 7 speeds are all most people need, and would allow for a more symmetrical -- that is, stronger -- rear wheel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-17826456119539334502009-09-25T20:15:51.569-04:002009-09-25T20:15:51.569-04:00I'd love to see a $100 cartridge bearing casse...I'd love to see a $100 cartridge bearing cassette hub that takes Shimano freehubs.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636707304628067424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-91474402838730968282009-09-25T14:54:50.616-04:002009-09-25T14:54:50.616-04:00A decent custom cassette option for campy folks is...A decent custom cassette option for campy folks is the BYO (build your own, that is!) Miche 8,9, or 10spd (11-28) campy compatible cassette (they make shimano comp. cogs too). xxcycle is the only place I've found that lets you choose your own cogs though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-83996326779449141302009-09-25T10:08:00.562-04:002009-09-25T10:08:00.562-04:00How about a nice quality non-aero brake lever? Oh,...How about a nice quality non-aero brake lever? Oh, and 8 speed cassettes similar to the Sheldon Brown touring cassettes available through Harris.leaf slayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14903511242335325605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-35882822275911966472009-09-24T18:24:02.157-04:002009-09-24T18:24:02.157-04:00Find out when the 3 speed fixed gear hub, the Stur...Find out when the 3 speed fixed gear hub, the Sturmey SX-3, will be available - they are showing it at Interbike on a retro club rider style Pashley bike.QualitySnobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00367297528494440870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1389313011595904242009-09-24T14:01:36.140-04:002009-09-24T14:01:36.140-04:00How about a less-expensive flat bar mounting for &...How about a less-expensive flat bar mounting for 'thumb' shifters? Perhaps one that could accommodate Shimano or Campy? And on that note, one more vote for Campy index downtube shifters.<br /><br />Also, please consider a solar powered , fender mounted tail-light -- No batteries and no wiring!<br /><br />Many thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-67983455349393761652009-09-24T13:44:06.442-04:002009-09-24T13:44:06.442-04:00How about cartridge bottom brackets with removable...How about cartridge bottom brackets with removable cups that will fit Phil Wood cups?<br /><br />Many conversions/upgrades for Raleigh-threaded bikes need these! <br />UN-72s are hard to find.<br /><br />And THANK YOU for taking care of the French-thread BB situation.Three-speed Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-49831159233627148652009-09-24T11:39:45.671-04:002009-09-24T11:39:45.671-04:00Chris:
Looks like the Sturmey Archer 3 speed fixe...Chris:<br /><br />Looks like the Sturmey Archer 3 speed fixed hub is about ready. It was featured on a number of classy bikes a@ interbike like the new Pashley Clubman. This would be an awesome match for the VO PBP rims built up as a complete wheel... just food for thought! <br />http://sunrace-sturmeyarcher.blogspot.com/2008/09/s3x-fixed-gear-3-speed.htmlJ.P. Keesehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/flyfixie/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-53980447251492488542009-09-24T10:58:34.332-04:002009-09-24T10:58:34.332-04:00Anonymous, regarding a tasteful helmet:
Have a lo...Anonymous, regarding a tasteful helmet:<br /><br />Have a look at the Bell Citi. I just picked one up and am generally quite pleased with it. Protective, doesn't make me look like I'm entering a race, has a spot for a flasher light on the back, removable visor, not excessive ventillation (important if you ride when it's cool out) and innexpensive.<br /><br />That said, I would still jump to buy a helmet that looks good with a tweed jacket, if such a thing were to ever exist.<br /><br />Allan PollockAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-77811680202735567082009-09-23T23:47:58.098-04:002009-09-23T23:47:58.098-04:00Ooh...is there such a thing as a tasteful and non-...Ooh...is there such a thing as a tasteful and non-turbo helmet? That'd be swell! <br />Also, a reasonably light alloy city-style (short extension and short quill length w/rise) quilled stem as an alternative to the less classic looking dirt drop/periscopa!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-64367949667143326012009-09-23T22:45:29.788-04:002009-09-23T22:45:29.788-04:00oh, and shiny-awesome clamp on pump pegs. Not klik...oh, and shiny-awesome clamp on pump pegs. Not klikfix.Alechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16083400142722211514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-21925350507597747752009-09-23T22:39:58.438-04:002009-09-23T22:39:58.438-04:00consider this another vote for 1 & 1/8th inch ...consider this another vote for 1 & 1/8th inch front cable hangers w/ barrel adjuster.Alechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16083400142722211514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-87445553297663893752009-09-23T14:54:17.847-04:002009-09-23T14:54:17.847-04:00I'm sure you won't find it, but maybe QR s...I'm sure you won't find it, but maybe QR skewers that look like wing-nuts? I love the look of wing-nuts, but I don't want to go through the effort to make vintage ones fit.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254549814559852579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-15223798280417063172009-09-23T14:53:37.535-04:002009-09-23T14:53:37.535-04:00I don't like to admit it, but I can't take...I don't like to admit it, but I can't take a setback seatpost anymore either . . . I have a bad knee, and the patella and ligaments actually scream in pain with too much setback. I am using posts with very mild setback, like 25 mm or so, which works fine with the knee. <br /><br />mwAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-89053584256026240872009-09-23T13:11:38.269-04:002009-09-23T13:11:38.269-04:00I don't know if the decision has been made to ...I don't know if the decision has been made to not carry clothing, but I would love to see some Rapha-eque classy cyclewear at reasonable prices. Specifically 70s/80s style shorts which are neither skintight nor baggy, and some vintage style non-clipless cycling shoes.dmghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367528270293851784noreply@blogger.com