tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post7540585862714974150..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Taipei Cycle Show UpdateVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-49676988353821226012009-06-04T17:31:48.632-04:002009-06-04T17:31:48.632-04:00Any updates on the mixte?Any updates on the mixte?treyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16164918084713974178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-64500429589730252152009-05-20T11:51:34.799-04:002009-05-20T11:51:34.799-04:00VO will have those levers in late spring.VO will have those levers in late spring.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-65618022392110306912009-05-20T10:28:16.536-04:002009-05-20T10:28:16.536-04:00Where can I get a couple of those brake levers?Where can I get a couple of those brake levers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-45064163387141483122009-05-14T20:56:00.000-04:002009-05-14T20:56:00.000-04:00I for one am very sad to hear that the 'tooling co...I for one am very sad to hear that the 'tooling costs don't make sense' for a guidonette style brake lever. <br /><br />Ever since I picked up Jan Heine's Golden Age of Handbuilt Bikes I have been dreaming of finding someone to re-create a brake lever like the "Erpelding" lever on p22-32-5. That lever, re-created as a high-end interrupter brake, just makes perfect sense on both my commuter and touring rig: quick access to the brakes from three different hand positions (great when you are a bit tired and not quite on the ball as you should be).<br /><br />Something like the Paul cross brake, but with the extended quidonette curved lever....mmmmmmm....<br /><br />Think of the long tail Chris!Novahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06278660887142751463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-21757888273832449592009-03-31T18:06:00.000-04:002009-03-31T18:06:00.000-04:00What do you all think about price points for highe...What do you all think about price points for higher end female framed bikes? From Renaissance Bikes:<BR/><BR/>Soma Buena Vista Mixte <BR/>TIG/MIG frameset $550 plus S+H<BR/>105 Nitto wheels build: $1250<BR/>Total: $1800<BR/>Note: available in XS 42cm 26" wheel for sub 5'4" riders.<BR/><BR/>Rivendell Betty Foy<BR/>Taiwan lugged frameset $1000 + S+H<BR/>105 Nitto wheels build: $1250<BR/>Total: $2250<BR/><BR/>Call me sexist (I'm a guy), but bike guys don't spend >$1500 on the wife's or GF's bike. And most women don't spend >$1500 on their own bikes either with the rare exception being racer, triathlete types. Are these expensive mixte/step-through bikes going to sell? It's a growing trend -- I saw a few guys riding vintage mixtes at Critical Mass, and I owned one for a year. I'm convinced of the practicality, style, fit, but I'm a little skeptical about the buyer/budget side of the equation.<BR/>Or maybe I'm just cheeaap ;-)<BR/><BR/>Peter<BR/>SF<BR/>http://bit.ly/7fKc -- my Nishki mixte, $35 used, $20 seat, sold for $240Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01953893963698166697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-49228887384131820722009-03-20T19:57:00.000-04:002009-03-20T19:57:00.000-04:00I owned and rode a Nishiki Sport mixte with fixed ...I owned and rode a Nishiki Sport mixte with fixed rear baskets all over SF for a year. It had a triple crank, fat 1.25" tires, great grocery getter, errand runner, counter-hipster (fixie-loving SF circa 2008) and I didn't worry about theft when locking it downtown. Great bike! The swept back bars and low standover are perfect for shorter female riders not so concerned about frame flex. <BR/><BR/>Peter<BR/>http://bit.ly/7fKc -- my Nishki mixte, sold<BR/>http://bit.ly/AGsQ -- cleaner mixte without third brace on FlickrPeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01953893963698166697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-10943718105432235182009-03-20T15:33:00.000-04:002009-03-20T15:33:00.000-04:00the brake levers and chainguard are instant seller...the brake levers and chainguard are instant sellers for me. Will the chainguard be double compatible?<BR/><BR/>KathrynKathryn Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01544869635815546081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-61594696513165562882009-03-20T04:40:00.000-04:002009-03-20T04:40:00.000-04:00VO has has had Swift and B-67 style saddles.VO has has had Swift and B-67 style saddles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-9130641223244407612009-03-20T02:25:00.000-04:002009-03-20T02:25:00.000-04:00Chris,Having a cheaper option for Brooks saddles i...Chris,<BR/><BR/>Having a cheaper option for Brooks saddles is good. <BR/><BR/>Rivendell already has these Brooks-style saddles on their website. Are the VO saddles going to be different?<BR/><BR/>Maybe have a the pro- or swift -model shapes??<BR/><BR/>Mike Connors, Lake Oswego, ORAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-58632875607781529662009-03-19T20:45:00.000-04:002009-03-19T20:45:00.000-04:0050cm is too large for my mother-in-law.Small peopl...50cm is too large for my mother-in-law.<BR/><BR/>Small people are so cute. How can you resist selling affordable frames that they can actually ride?<BR/><BR/>Look at them. Aren't they just adorable?Ian Dicksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14721391514711042385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72027713290574088432009-03-19T20:32:00.000-04:002009-03-19T20:32:00.000-04:00Paying for the tooling to make Mafac Ville/Guidone...Paying for the tooling to make Mafac Ville/Guidonet copies doesn't seem sensible. We would have to sell thousands and I don't think that many folks will want them, especially now that the levers shown are available and much less expensive.<BR/><BR/>VO won't make replacement forks for other bikes. Too many people would put them on bikes with the wrong geometry. We're about superb handling while replacement forks are about just making something work.<BR/><BR/>I've asked for the mixte frame in 50, 53, 56cm. I don't think the design is rigid enough for a 59-60cm size. And we would have to change wheel size for anything smaller. Centerpulls might fit, but I need to actually mount some to be sure. If we make it too complicated we might as well start from scratch (and wait 18 months for the frames).Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-49720055089043520252009-03-19T17:52:00.000-04:002009-03-19T17:52:00.000-04:00Thanks everyone, that makes a lot more sense. I w...Thanks everyone, that makes a lot more sense. I was having flashbacks to discount ten-speeds of the 70s.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209697192040742563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-36675710285604577352009-03-19T17:28:00.000-04:002009-03-19T17:28:00.000-04:00What size will the frame be? I want one, I really...What size will the frame be? I want one, I really do. I don't care what colour it is, I can make any colour work!Adrienne Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16658593098911314756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-79246518352123914652009-03-19T16:57:00.000-04:002009-03-19T16:57:00.000-04:00You can see Bebolux levers of the same style mount...You can see Bebolux levers of the same style mounted on Belleri porteur bars here: http://tinyurl.com/cl9oox<BR/><BR/>And lower-stay mounted centerpulls here: http://tinyurl.com/cfnbxt<BR/><BR/>Both on Gina's 650B Nishiki mixte conversion.<BR/><BR/>The entire photo sequence: http://tinyurl.com/65xuoq<BR/><BR/>Velo-Orange Zeppelin fenders too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-18670355522633758112009-03-19T14:26:00.000-04:002009-03-19T14:26:00.000-04:00It is also a stronger design mounting the calipers...It is also a stronger design mounting the calipers on the middle set of stays, although in real world applications I'm not sure of how much difference it would really make.robatsuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07641711964135698976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-61748054727468022052009-03-19T14:17:00.000-04:002009-03-19T14:17:00.000-04:00If anyone has any good Taiwan bike links (places t...If anyone has any good Taiwan bike links (places to ride to, shops to shop), please inform. I have a trip later this year and wish to make the most of it.keithwwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11808096138218041326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-90092791987436016772009-03-19T13:40:00.000-04:002009-03-19T13:40:00.000-04:00What ever happened to the Velox-style bar-end plug...What ever happened to the Velox-style bar-end plugs? I sure could use a couple sets each of red and blue and white (though I can still occassionally find white originals).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-14558610093694477112009-03-19T12:47:00.000-04:002009-03-19T12:47:00.000-04:00Chris,yes,Yes,YES!It all looks good to me, I am ex...Chris,<BR/><BR/>yes,<BR/>Yes,<BR/>YES!<BR/><BR/>It all looks good to me, I am excited to see what arrives in the store. BTW, do you need testers of any of the samples???Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254549814559852579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-75408611843222310732009-03-19T12:39:00.000-04:002009-03-19T12:39:00.000-04:00I have to agree with Matt. My wife's mixte has ce...I have to agree with Matt. My wife's mixte has centerpulls (mounted on the middle set of stays). I think they look great and she thinks they operate fine. <BR/><BR/>TerryTerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18309302961880636155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-11078261595287282922009-03-19T11:00:00.000-04:002009-03-19T11:00:00.000-04:00George,they're made for drop bars and are mounted ...George,<BR/><BR/>they're made for drop bars and are mounted on the tops. They follow the top curve. Think of them as inverse turkey wings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-87364789327224073262009-03-19T10:09:00.000-04:002009-03-19T10:09:00.000-04:00Wait - how is that lever supposed to be mounted? ...Wait - how is that lever supposed to be mounted? I can see a couple ways that it would fit onto a city-style bar but they all seem ridiculous. Is there a picture of these mounted on a bike somewhere?Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209697192040742563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-44302100343926599162009-03-19T09:50:00.000-04:002009-03-19T09:50:00.000-04:00Re:Levers - what are the chances of VO ever having...Re:Levers - what are the chances of VO ever having faithful Mafac Ville/Guidonet copies made? Slim? None?<BR/><BR/>(faithful + barrel adjusters would be awesome, but I'd settle for faithful)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-40322904492250531202009-03-19T09:12:00.000-04:002009-03-19T09:12:00.000-04:00I'm curious-- which Brooks saddles are your curren...I'm curious-- which Brooks saddles are your current saddle models competing with?akahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14502801001540923600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-39314932962275060072009-03-19T08:24:00.000-04:002009-03-19T08:24:00.000-04:00Chris:I have centerpulls on one of my bikes, and I...Chris:<BR/><BR/>I have centerpulls on one of my bikes, and I think they work great with the right pads, and look more elegant than long reach calipers.<BR/><BR/>if it's possible to have cable stops for both centerpulls AND calipers on the mixte, then that would give customers a choice.<BR/><BR/>MattAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-15562154943642845342009-03-19T06:09:00.000-04:002009-03-19T06:09:00.000-04:00Finding Mafac Guidonnet levers up on eBay isn't ha...Finding Mafac Guidonnet levers up on eBay isn't hard, so I'm not sure how much demand you'd have for the first levers. For my part, though, a new set with a stainless band would make it easy to try them out. I'd like to give this lever style a try on the Motobecane I'm rebuilding, once I find a fork and rebuild the front end.<BR/><BR/>Actually, on that score: There's a distinct shortage of is good 27" replacement forks. You can readily find decent lugged Tange forks in 700c in black or chrome online (various styles, even!), occasional 27" 531 forks (painted in whatever color their donor bike was, and that you might or might not trust) on eBay, or ugly $25 mild steel replacement forks in chrome or black, too. But a quality lugged cro-mo 27" replacement fork with forged, eyeleted dropouts and a nice chromed finish is a rare bird.<BR/><BR/>I've seen enough online chatter on the subject that there has to be a niche there somewhere.John Ellsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14005172939345684120noreply@blogger.com