tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post783920042665325167..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Darn Nice SaddlesVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-56978335276066264062009-06-03T13:48:28.962-04:002009-06-03T13:48:28.962-04:00I was considering picking up a Model 6 and was won...I was considering picking up a Model 6 and was wondering how these are holding up. Sag issues? I want to put one on my cyclocross bike. Thanks!!!cincicycleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17240654517281536136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-23632925946896775702008-12-15T05:02:00.000-05:002008-12-15T05:02:00.000-05:00I too have been wondering if you're going to get t...I too have been wondering if you're going to get the touring model in stock sometime. I don't have many upright posture bikes and would feel silly putting a $100 saddle (including shipping) on my huffy 3-speed. Maybe the Bianchi folder... and I'm not the racing type.rockandrollcannibalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509156622850705646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-11931570046842535572008-11-12T15:05:00.000-05:002008-11-12T15:05:00.000-05:00A bit late, but thought I'd chime in on a women's ...A bit late, but thought I'd chime in on a women's version. I'm a woman, and I can't stand the women's brooks. It's far too short and really limits fore/aft adjustment. I know a few other women who feel this way as well. So I'd definitely pass on a woman's version. <BR/><BR/>By the way, when are the saddles that are currently out of stock going to be back in?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-37377695252330833312008-07-21T20:25:00.000-04:002008-07-21T20:25:00.000-04:00Chris: Do us all a favor and shape the rails the s...Chris: Do us all a favor and shape the rails the same for all saddles you make. I say this because all the different Brooks saddles allow a different amount of sliding the saddle back on the post. Perhaps not coincidentally, the more expensive the Brooks saddle, the further back it can be pushed! <BR/><BR/>End result: to get back where I want to be, I can only ride the most expensive Brooks saddle: that's $400 just to get in the right position! Why they shape their rails differently on the different models, I don't know. Pretty stupid. I know you're a smart guy, but wanted to be sure this detail doesn't slip through the VO cracks. If it doesn't, this, plus your extremely low prices relative to Brooks, will no doubt make me a permanent VO saddle convert! - Chris Kostman<BR/><BR/>PS Ti rails would be nice, but I will certainly understand if it adds $100 to the steel rail price.Chris Kostmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05056622357667732064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-18110083921609945662008-07-21T09:41:00.000-04:002008-07-21T09:41:00.000-04:00We plan to have wide VO saddles for city bikes in ...We plan to have wide VO saddles for city bikes in about 2-3 months. There will be a man's and a woman's version with springs. There may also be an un-sprung version, still thinking about that.<BR/><BR/>I will try to post an album of additional saddle photos later today.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-54816039392332633692008-07-21T09:38:00.000-04:002008-07-21T09:38:00.000-04:00I am interested to see what these saddles look lik...I am interested to see what these saddles look like on a bike, and broken in. A new Brooks looks quite a lot different from a well-used one, and I wonder if these saddles will be the same. I am not bowled over with the looks of these, but I have changed my mindin the past; it is possible I may do so again.<BR/>mbAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-69360767582847430792008-07-21T08:42:00.000-04:002008-07-21T08:42:00.000-04:00Fantastic! All that's missing now are the heavy-d...Fantastic! All that's missing now are the heavy-duty saddles, for those of us using tall stems and "promenade" bars, hauling home groceries in the city. This is, after all, the part of the cycling market that is growing. Having tried all the brooks saddles, I still consider the B.135 to be the best for city living. Broken pavement, old rail tracks, brick streets, cobble stones, with two and a half bags of groceries. Hey, I live in down-town Baltimore (Canton/Highlandtown)! My wife uses a B.190 because she has wide hips and the dampeners add a kind of stability control to the bike when it's loaded-down. I'd love to see a VO saddle that can do that.lee.watkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00650449275019133632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-53980580283334936532008-07-21T07:34:00.000-04:002008-07-21T07:34:00.000-04:00They are better for riding in a skirt , or kilt, b...<I>They are better for riding in a skirt , or kilt, because they are shorter.</I><BR/><BR/>For those of us with a generously proportioned rear end, the snub nose makes stopping easier too. I didn't *expect* that when I got a B-17S, but I'm not complaining... since otherwise I'd have basically no cockpit space at stoplights. Instead, stops are fairly comfortable, and I have a bit of wiggle room.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212663858639818685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72573410146474070202008-07-21T05:44:00.000-04:002008-07-21T05:44:00.000-04:00Any chance for a suede version?In my experience sp...Any chance for a suede version?<BR/><BR/>In my experience springs like that on the VS5 and my current Brooks don't serve any functional purpose, being too stiff.keithwwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11808096138218041326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-49640061786021099602008-07-20T17:51:00.000-04:002008-07-20T17:51:00.000-04:00Hey Chris, can we get saddle pictures from a few d...Hey Chris, can we get saddle pictures from a few different angles? I'm trying to decide on a purchase now and the aesthetic is important to me, as I'm sure it is to others. The quality looks outstanding!<BR/><BR/>KarlK Matthiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10302994067650991669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-21721987857762271912008-07-20T11:18:00.000-04:002008-07-20T11:18:00.000-04:00I am test riding the VS-1 Narrow racing saddle. I ...I am test riding the VS-1 Narrow racing saddle. I have only a few miles on it so this is more of a poking at and measuring type observation. The VO saddle rails have about 30mm more fore-aft adjustment (90mm) than a brooks (60mm). The tension adjust bolt is MUCH easier to access and dial in the comfort and take up stretch. This model saddle sits about 10-15mm higher than a B-17. <BR/>At 150mm width, it's very narrow. But, for comparison, a brooks B17 champion special at 170-175mm has an actual usable sitting width of around 140mm. The VS-1 usable width is 120-125mm. It rests a little high due to the leather shape and design- when you sit on it, it compresses that 10mm or so, giving you more of a hammok effect than a brooks. <BR/>It definitely feels different than a brooks when you are on it. Not sure if that's due to it being a new saddle (a new brooks always feels funny) or it's the shape itself. I'll put some more miles on it and see how it goes. <BR/><BR/>TomTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015305191743399671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-30938894681835285232008-07-19T07:03:00.000-04:002008-07-19T07:03:00.000-04:00"thanks, they'll look great with the $400 dollar c..."thanks, they'll look great with the $400 dollar carbon fibre fenders I am gonna buy from bgcycles !!!!<BR/><BR/>yeah, right."<BR/><BR/>Bruce Gordon, one of the great frame makers of all time, and pushing 70, does not spend a lot of effort updating his web site. Those carbon fenders have not been available for a long time. When they were, carbon manufacturing had not progressed to where it is now. As with most other tech products, people who bought the fenders then paid the price for being first.<BR/><BR/>BG's main products, his frames and racks, are screaming deals when one considers their well deserved reputation for quality. BG racks, legendary for their rugged usefulness, are also among the lightest loaded touring racks available.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-70214077681247064882008-07-18T23:41:00.000-04:002008-07-18T23:41:00.000-04:00darned fine of grant p. to plug your saddles and y...darned fine of grant p. to plug your saddles and yourself on his site.john k novackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516750053415355527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-15607581115273772612008-07-18T23:04:00.000-04:002008-07-18T23:04:00.000-04:00thanks, they'll look great with the $400 dollar ca...thanks, they'll look great with the $400 dollar carbon fibre fenders I am gonna buy from bgcycles !!!!<BR/><BR/> yeah, right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-80706374921735397572008-07-18T22:18:00.000-04:002008-07-18T22:18:00.000-04:00Anonyme asks: I have a question about a non-rel...Anonyme asks:<BR/><I><BR/> I have a question about a non-related item:<BR/> Where can a get a full size TT frame pump ?<BR/></I><BR/><BR/>Bruce Gordon makes one. You'll find it here (scroll down):<BR/>http://bgcycles.com/accessories.htmlStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127635083892565152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-23610962095991143922008-07-18T16:34:00.000-04:002008-07-18T16:34:00.000-04:00VS-6 looks good to me.B-17 and all the 170mm are t...VS-6 looks good to me.<BR/>B-17 and all the 170mm are toooo wide for me.<BR/>And the price! 70$ less than the Swallow steel - impressive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-5939972189367182722008-07-18T16:27:00.000-04:002008-07-18T16:27:00.000-04:00Longer Rails are a good thing - I've tried riding ...Longer Rails are a good thing - I've tried riding Brooks saddles and ride a smaller bike with too steep of angles for Brooks to work even with a set back seatpost. Brooks don't work for lots of women due to that issue. I'd be interested in riding one of these to see how they go.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13264028509414469030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-63445341414869796292008-07-18T14:31:00.000-04:002008-07-18T14:31:00.000-04:00Chris--You might be right to question the necessit...Chris--<BR/><BR/>You might be right to question the necessity of the "women's specific" saddle. I just prefer the shorter snub nose and recommend it for gents as well. I always sort of snag on the long snout of the men's brooks saddles and prefer the visual aesthetic of a short nosed leather saddle.Lesli Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13008748945065043600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-70520579269099651202008-07-18T13:48:00.000-04:002008-07-18T13:48:00.000-04:00Mitch, the leather is cut back on the racing saddl...Mitch, the leather is cut back on the racing saddle. On the touring saddles it extends downward further.<BR/><BR/>There will be VO complete bikes in about a year if all goes according to plan.<BR/><BR/>I'll look into French thread parts after we establish some history with the manufacturer and see how the current models sell.<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure about a woman's version of the saddle; probably. But in all honesty I'm not totally convinced that woman's versions of leather saddles are actually that different. They are better for riding in a skirt , or kilt, because they are shorter. But the width seems to be the only other difference. Input is welcome.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-13756101425089772052008-07-18T12:58:00.000-04:002008-07-18T12:58:00.000-04:00Great looking saddles. I second the down the line...Great looking saddles. I second the down the line request for a women's performance/road/brevet version with more of a snub nose (and ti rails??). Still struggling to find the most comfortable leather long distance cycling for brevets. Have had success with selle an-atomica but find that I need something with more firm leather for rides longer than 2 days. I'm running the pre-aged finish B-68 on the VO mixte but would consider a VS-5 as a future replacement (like the light color).Lesli Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13008748945065043600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-11512675675619514952008-07-18T12:12:00.000-04:002008-07-18T12:12:00.000-04:00They look great. Can't wait to try one.They look great. Can't wait to try one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-50246400090852336802008-07-18T11:14:00.000-04:002008-07-18T11:14:00.000-04:00Will there be women's versions of the saddles?Will there be women's versions of the saddles?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-574826004408536372008-07-18T10:49:00.000-04:002008-07-18T10:49:00.000-04:00Bonjour, Chris K, I must say, I really like the wa...Bonjour, Chris K, <BR/><BR/>I must say, I really like the way the new VO branded stuff looks, any of it I'd be happy to have on my bike. The headset and adjustable brake shoes are especially nice. <BR/><BR/>Are there any plans to make any of these components in the ever-hard -to-find French sizing? I know I had a devil of a time getting a French threaded bottom bracket for my Peugeot -thanks btw for the Edcos- but I'd love to have spent $40 on it instead of $80. Also, I don't know how much longer the headset on my Peugeot is going to hold out, and I'd love to put in something as light and lovely as a Tange alloy headset, or the VO brand. I'd hope that Velo-Orange would be looking into helping out the fellow who's trying to keep his Pug, Motobecane, or Gitane from becoming wall art. <BR/><BR/>Beautiful stuff, though. <BR/><BR/>jOeUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816159443792504188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-46884203436917115402008-07-18T10:03:00.000-04:002008-07-18T10:03:00.000-04:00What a fantastic week for products. Well, maybe no...What a fantastic week for products. Well, maybe not so much for my wallet.<BR/><BR/>Will there ever be a completely V-O branded bike? Seems to me you just need a few more parts.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497208652868804286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-26265574941124774522008-07-18T08:51:00.000-04:002008-07-18T08:51:00.000-04:00Bravo! Do you import the cowhide and have them mad...Bravo! Do you import the cowhide and have them made locally?Mitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998650913890869139noreply@blogger.com