tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post8346697391326291288..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Shifting Gears at VOVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-33229706151635871932008-06-21T22:43:00.000-04:002008-06-21T22:43:00.000-04:00Ya know, what would be really cool would be a chai...Ya know, what would be really cool would be a chain tensioner like the one linked above, but with a provision for making use of the holes for the Olde Tyme adjusting screws (in Campy 1010 dropouts, for example) to keep the new device lined up with the axle slot. Maybe a small pin could thread into the hole, after the original screw was removed, and a corresponding bore in the end of the new adjusting screw could keep everything lined up.Some Guy on the Innernetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13374415771586647422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-78769851399597279812008-06-21T12:36:00.000-04:002008-06-21T12:36:00.000-04:00fmackay - I looked at the Tuggnut again and appare...fmackay - I looked at the Tuggnut again and apparently it is for rear-facing drops as you say, so it won't help you. Sorry for the red herring.rgonethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618366706012716015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-87817866317169022452008-06-20T13:39:00.000-04:002008-06-20T13:39:00.000-04:00Loophole - I wasn't aware that the Tuggnut worked ...Loophole - I wasn't aware that the Tuggnut worked with forward-facing dropouts. However it is ugly and expensive. A solution can also be bodged with an <A HREF="http://www.on-one-shop.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Chaintugs_195.html" REL="nofollow">on-one chaintug</A> (cheap but still quite ugly) but it'd be nicer to have a part designed for the job. While failing to find the picture I was looking at the other day illustrating this bodge, I came across <A HREF="http://www.londonfgss.com/thread7036.html" REL="nofollow">this forum thread</A> which has more pictures of and comments on the old cyclo 'tugs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-18141293768740507182008-06-20T10:15:00.000-04:002008-06-20T10:15:00.000-04:00In response to fmackay, Surly sells the Tuggnut wh...In response to fmackay, Surly sells the Tuggnut which accomplishes your purpose and also opens a beer bottle. See http://www.surlybikes.com/parts.htmlrgonethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618366706012716015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-82744268562071539642008-06-19T11:59:00.000-04:002008-06-19T11:59:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17654487822175293958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-78776281936947672772008-06-18T17:46:00.000-04:002008-06-18T17:46:00.000-04:00Any plans for the Grand Cru-Super LJ derailleur?Any plans for the Grand Cru-Super LJ derailleur?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-62062485646338920572008-06-18T15:46:00.000-04:002008-06-18T15:46:00.000-04:00Congratulations! I gotta tell you, your business m...Congratulations! <BR/><BR/>I gotta tell you, your business model- actually asking your customers what they want -is fantastic. And providing lower-cost alternatives to the usually overpriced world of "gentleman cycling" is fantastic.<BR/><BR/>If you ever feel like making a reproduction simplex suicide shifter, I'll be the first in line...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-91826748683132636042008-06-18T15:45:00.000-04:002008-06-18T15:45:00.000-04:00Best of luck, sir. Your website and blog have been...Best of luck, sir. Your website and blog have been some of my favorite bicycle-porn on the web. Once I have sufficient funds, I will spend them all on your imports.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-35819194435982738712008-06-18T15:21:00.000-04:002008-06-18T15:21:00.000-04:00fmackay, That chain tug is a good idea; I'll look ...fmackay, That chain tug is a good idea; I'll look into it.<BR/><BR/>Velochine, Thanks. The e-mail probably got stuck in the spam filter. The best contact is tom-at-voimports.comVelo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-41277866208758296372008-06-18T12:32:00.000-04:002008-06-18T12:32:00.000-04:00Chris,I gave my LBS your e-mail address sometime l...Chris,<BR/><BR/>I gave my LBS your e-mail address sometime last year when you mentioned that your desire to distribute VO products. He said that you never returned his e-mail. Is there new contact info for VO Imports? I could not find it on your blog or yahoo store site.<BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>C-veloChinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326441652714599416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-28239111863194118842008-06-18T12:25:00.000-04:002008-06-18T12:25:00.000-04:00This is about the only retail site I regularly bro...This is about the only retail site I regularly browse to learn about and contemplate items for practical bicycles. The combination of locally made items (such as racks) plus decent imported bits from Asia (that we otherwise wouldn't see) is an excellent way to appeal to a broad range of cyclists and budgets.<BR/><BR/>You chose a good time to get in this line of work since traditional brick & mortar shops just don't carry much, or know much, about practical or even touring bikes. Thanks and best of luck.<BR/><BR/>BTW - if you haven't yet seen the CopenhagenCycleChic blog, I think you'd really appreciate it!nordic_68https://www.blogger.com/profile/16681928489719451333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-66280987658409572372008-06-18T11:00:00.000-04:002008-06-18T11:00:00.000-04:00Congrtulations and may more successes come to Velo...Congrtulations and may more successes come to Velo-Orange. Keep those new offerings coming and keep up informing us through this blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-77997173172883034862008-06-18T10:59:00.000-04:002008-06-18T10:59:00.000-04:00As a Silicon Valley/software/web veteran, it has b...As a Silicon Valley/software/web veteran, it has been fascinating for me to watch you turn an idea (non-tech idea, at that) into a business, and then watch it take off. You've done some innovative things, and I look forward to watching VO's future continue to unfold. Congrats, and best of luck.Gino Zahndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06275140649410336549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-34213233681321209032008-06-18T10:51:00.000-04:002008-06-18T10:51:00.000-04:00From one grumpy bastard to another, best of luck w...From one grumpy bastard to another, best of luck with the future of VO and VOI. I know nothing of the traditional aspects of the bike components you emulate, but I do appreciated quality and asthetics. My meager bikes have a lot more style because of your company and your blog. All because oneday I stumbled upon your ebay listing for leather toe clip covers; key word in the search field - 'Rivendell' in my case looking for the backpack company not the bike company.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00267394210839473090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-8277056061328085022008-06-18T07:54:00.000-04:002008-06-18T07:54:00.000-04:00I'm not sure it's all that possible to sell parts ...I'm not sure it's all that possible to sell parts wholesale and sell them directly on the internet as well. It's a problem many small manufacters/importers have right now.<BR/><BR/>I like your website and blog, but selling off all your retail trade might really help your business, or drive it under. It's a tough, tough choice. <BR/> <BR/>good luck-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-40382865126955155272008-06-18T06:56:00.000-04:002008-06-18T06:56:00.000-04:00Re:shifters. What I'd really like to see are non-u...Re:shifters. What I'd really like to see are non-ugly replacement shifters for hub gears. All the current examples I've seen are horrible lumps of plastic. How about a nice metal lever with an interchangeable part to control the indexing for different hubs?<BR/><BR/>Another part I'd like is a chain-tug/tensioner for frames with forward-facing dropouts. You'd sell one to everybody in the world riding a fixed-wheel coversion, and I'd take several for my hub-geared bikes. Something like <A HREF="http://www.tinyurl.com/ylntqx" REL="nofollow">these old Cyclo ones</A>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-19645989612424390422008-06-17T21:22:00.000-04:002008-06-17T21:22:00.000-04:00The bike as a real travel and commuter tool is com...The bike as a real travel and commuter tool is coming of its own here in the US. <BR/><BR/>Not surprised your business is growing while bike as toy businesses are not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-32341419809800100052008-06-17T20:35:00.000-04:002008-06-17T20:35:00.000-04:00Exciting times for bike enthusiasts...Very much lo...Exciting times for bike enthusiasts...<BR/>Very much looking forward to future VO offerings - just today was wondering about the VO city platform pedals!<BR/>nvAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1156025278140205442008-06-17T19:55:00.000-04:002008-06-17T19:55:00.000-04:00My favorite bike proudly wears several Velo Orange...My favorite bike proudly wears several Velo Orange-specific products. These are items that I would not have been able to buy had it not been for your efforts, and they are also items that just happen to make this particular bike my favorite. Where else can you get affordable traditional French-ish fillet brazed racks? Nowhere that I'm aware of, and that's just one example. You are filling a void that has been missing in this industry for too long. Keep up the good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-24815951863659735222008-06-17T19:33:00.000-04:002008-06-17T19:33:00.000-04:00Chris, Thanks for all your efforts inmaking thes...Chris,<BR/> Thanks for all your efforts in<BR/>making these products available, and<BR/>I hope things soon settle down enough<BR/>for you to get in lots of rides.<BR/> PrestonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-14580735032797220342008-06-17T18:59:00.000-04:002008-06-17T18:59:00.000-04:00Grumpy? You? Naw.Grumpy? You? Naw.Gunnar Berghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451985764040900726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-18873166961838353132008-06-17T18:47:00.000-04:002008-06-17T18:47:00.000-04:00Sounds like a good problem to have1Sounds like a good problem to have1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-47407812943953868642008-06-17T17:10:00.000-04:002008-06-17T17:10:00.000-04:00Keep up the excellent work! As parts are added I w...Keep up the excellent work! As parts are added I will keep purchasing, I am more of the Raleigh Superbe crowd, but can surely appreciate a well turned out City Bike, Randonneur or Porteur.<BR/><BR/>Aaron2whls3spdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954543886269776858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-90861920401531202562008-06-17T16:14:00.000-04:002008-06-17T16:14:00.000-04:00Hey Chris, It's obvious that you love what you do...Hey Chris, <BR/> It's obvious that you love what you do. It's also obvious that we love what you do as well, I wish you and your family all the best! Can't Wait to see what new products VO has in it's future.QuickDrawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550687580760672316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-38285116139953120582008-06-17T16:09:00.000-04:002008-06-17T16:09:00.000-04:00I didn't detect any grumpiness at the Cirque.I didn't detect any grumpiness at the Cirque.Ethan Labowitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149378864023260471noreply@blogger.com