tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post9018504990128365824..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: News, Updates, and a New FrameVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-33695001993568489792015-01-23T15:32:58.119-05:002015-01-23T15:32:58.119-05:00You say you're receiving a shipment various of...You say you're receiving a shipment various of frames soon. Will you be getting more 62cm Camargues? First the drop-down menu said "out of stock," now the 62cm option is gone entirely. Am I correct in assuming that's only because the item's temporarily out of stock but you do plan to carry more 62's? <br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />PeterWrongway Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01390122656153003576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-14168444702720165722015-01-15T22:53:23.985-05:002015-01-15T22:53:23.985-05:00@ Tim
Fair points, but the over arching conclusion...@ Tim<br />Fair points, but the over arching conclusion I was trying to point out was that the brakes have zilch to do with the wheel size.<br /><br />@ JoeK<br />It isn't. One can clearly see that in the pictures.Raiynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008417835955777719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-74338469773248370462015-01-15T11:07:53.630-05:002015-01-15T11:07:53.630-05:00Smaller wheel sizes? For road/racing bikes - 700m...Smaller wheel sizes? For road/racing bikes - 700mm is best, but for street, touring and commuting I prefer 26". Wide variety of durable rims and tires, and the mountain bike frames are built to take abuse which my commuter bike gets. Jumping curbs, stairs, small drops (1ft or less) - the rims stay true and the non-suspension fork doesn't add weight. I swear by the Specialized Fat Boy tires - 100psi and they have a protective belt in them for punctures.<br />I hope the new frame is a 26".JoeKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-7717249620195878692015-01-12T08:12:22.104-05:002015-01-12T08:12:22.104-05:00@Raiyn
and the rider's size! To me the only re...@Raiyn<br />and the rider's size! To me the only reasons for wheels smaller than 700C are bike fit issues for short riders, and fitting wheels in a suitcase. With some of the new tires coming out for 700C you don't even have to go 650B for big balloon tires any more!<br />But if there are other compelling case for smaller wheels I'd love to hear them. I could maybe find another hook in my garage for another bike... :-)Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109640113592018454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-83153765435068750212015-01-11T16:58:26.262-05:002015-01-11T16:58:26.262-05:00@Anonymous
"Moot point"? Not hardly. I...@Anonymous<br />"Moot point"? Not hardly. In fact the type of brake has nothing to do with the wheel size. Everyone has their preferences (mine lays with 700c) but that has more to do with the terrain and frame layout.Raiynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008417835955777719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-62406584152506833262015-01-07T15:59:41.912-05:002015-01-07T15:59:41.912-05:00What's all the fuss over wheel size? With disc...What's all the fuss over wheel size? With disc brakes isn't it a moot point?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-42692214806690824302015-01-03T20:11:58.669-05:002015-01-03T20:11:58.669-05:00WoW... That's exactly what I'm looking for...WoW... That's exactly what I'm looking for.<br />20yrs ago, I built myself a commuter from a mountain bike frame and components, drop handle bars, bar end shifters and Fat Boy 26" slicks. Fast, efficient and 30lbs... :( .<br />Now, I'm planning on updating the whole concept with a new frame. I was thinking an aluminium frame w/ VO BCD 50.4 cranks, drop bars w/ road brake/shifters & disc brakes with the aim to get the weight down to 20lbs or less.<br />Head tube length is perfect too - in spite of comments - nice tight frame like my 1987 Cannondale MB w/ 12" bottom bracket clearance.<br />When you 'reveal' the frame, please publish specs of components used on this built bike.JoeKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-17985164504208731622014-12-31T02:33:49.835-05:002014-12-31T02:33:49.835-05:00@ Anonymous
Easy to complain about things when you...@ Anonymous<br />Easy to complain about things when you don't sign your name (or handle) to things isn't it?Raiynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008417835955777719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-48194934921210928212014-12-26T20:07:44.333-05:002014-12-26T20:07:44.333-05:00Love the bike, love the color.
I'd suggest ca...Love the bike, love the color. <br />I'd suggest calling it "abscond" because that's what I'd do all the time. "Absconder" might also have the proper archaic ring to it.Dobrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-49279501126058889852014-12-26T19:22:42.063-05:002014-12-26T19:22:42.063-05:00Pamplemousse. Swollen tired fattiesPamplemousse. Swollen tired fattiesdavidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-32522009630124796622014-12-25T14:25:03.281-05:002014-12-25T14:25:03.281-05:00I don't understand the short headtube incorpor...I don't understand the short headtube incorporated into every VO frame design.<br /><br />Many of us are older and prefer/need a more upright posture. There's nothing clever or pretty about having to use >50mm of spacers on these short-HT frames.Todd Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-64192952977984976722014-12-24T22:28:45.179-05:002014-12-24T22:28:45.179-05:00I remember when VO meant classy road bikes, now it...I remember when VO meant classy road bikes, now it's more and more mountain bike stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-69546054145279177132014-12-22T23:15:54.927-05:002014-12-22T23:15:54.927-05:00@nordic_68
Eyes and experience.@nordic_68<br />Eyes and experience.Raiynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008417835955777719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-10597531197161859982014-12-22T19:05:48.406-05:002014-12-22T19:05:48.406-05:00Name
Gordzilla
And hopefully it will fit 29er plu...Name<br />Gordzilla<br /><br />And hopefully it will fit 29er plus!<br />tires.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-57685069501420683542014-12-22T16:46:12.013-05:002014-12-22T16:46:12.013-05:00@nordic_68
It's probably the tire. I'm no...@nordic_68<br /><br />It's probably the tire. I'm not sure, but I don't think that Maxxis makes a tan-walled 26" knobby. The Ardent comes in a 29" tan wall.<br /><br />Non-suspension-corrected 29er? I'd love for that to replace my Jaberwocky if it's SS-able. Either way, I like it.M. Pewthershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09314894495820256745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-67199404324144854092014-12-22T13:10:25.494-05:002014-12-22T13:10:25.494-05:00Just curious how everyone knows it's 700c?Just curious how everyone knows it's 700c?nordic_68https://www.blogger.com/profile/16681928489719451333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-89048812552937110562014-12-22T00:27:47.472-05:002014-12-22T00:27:47.472-05:00@Derek
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Seriously? Why don't you just ask...@Derek <br />ಠ_ಠ<br />Seriously? Why don't you just ask why they didn't do it in 27.5? That way you could have won the internetz. <br /><br />All I know is that I want one.Raiynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008417835955777719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-20111615026264018722014-12-20T15:12:19.393-05:002014-12-20T15:12:19.393-05:00If you want to be able to use both the anything ca...If you want to be able to use both the anything cage mounts for a bottle cage and a lowrider front rack simultaneously the anything cage mounts need to move up the fork.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-39924571023618901672014-12-20T11:26:51.361-05:002014-12-20T11:26:51.361-05:00Name suggestion:
The Loch RavenName suggestion:<br /><br />The Loch RavenJ. Jason Graffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623985216538029753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-50782988548318033202014-12-20T01:24:03.918-05:002014-12-20T01:24:03.918-05:00Nailed it!
Looks like the geo will suit flat bars...Nailed it!<br /><br />Looks like the geo will suit flat bars. I have a pair of Fairweather Bullmooses that will be perfect for this. You guys have managed to read my mind. Exactly what I am after in terms of brake mounts, wheel size, fender mounts, lack of suspension correction, bb and ht standards, axle standards, and more rack mounts than I will likely ever use. I was thinking of going custom until I saw this.<br /><br />Those looking for a curved blade fork can buy a Camargue, wear tweed and live with lousy brakes. <br /><br />those looking for another wheel size can buy 90's mtbs.<br /><br />Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-31798278367479945422014-12-19T18:26:43.901-05:002014-12-19T18:26:43.901-05:00Y IT NOT 650B?Y IT NOT 650B?Derekhttp://wordpress.inconsistentyouth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-18856160281977047262014-12-19T17:00:17.807-05:002014-12-19T17:00:17.807-05:00Love the fork, love the frame. But, 29er...say it ...Love the fork, love the frame. But, 29er...say it t'aint soAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-68170079331745973992014-12-19T16:30:28.713-05:002014-12-19T16:30:28.713-05:00I think it looks great. Do I detect a little influ...I think it looks great. Do I detect a little influence from Fat Chance, Yo Eddy? <br /><br />I would like to see the top tube joining up higher on a taller head tube, however.<br /><br />Those that don't like it aesthetically clearly fall outside the group of people this frame is intended for. It's a mountain bike people, not a road bike. And what as cool in the hey day or mountain biking? Straight blades and segmented designs. Very cool looking machine.Cyclotoinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-84606291657608028692014-12-19T14:33:24.191-05:002014-12-19T14:33:24.191-05:00I have to say it's pretty ugly. What's up ...I have to say it's pretty ugly. What's up with the top tube joining the headtube so low? Why the wacky seat stay wishbone? Straight forks? ACK!<br /><br />Maybe functionality and ride quality is awesome and I'm just stuck on appearances, but for me this is a non-starter for looks.Raleigh Rancherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14785359424988808199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-59817140516848662912014-12-19T10:24:27.058-05:002014-12-19T10:24:27.058-05:0029er or will 650b work too?29er or will 650b work too?MMcGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802335947993128088noreply@blogger.com