tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post9113256114185178068..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Product IdeasVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-48565620060795486442011-03-23T01:46:17.542-04:002011-03-23T01:46:17.542-04:00Non-OS compact bars that aren't that anodized ...Non-OS compact bars that aren't that anodized black shot-peened gross finish. Maybe offer an extra short reach and drop version as well for small-mitt gals like me. Oh, and definitely high-polished! Thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-26629075607615008642011-03-17T16:00:32.460-04:002011-03-17T16:00:32.460-04:00I think you should look into one size fits most ch...I think you should look into one size fits most chain guards. Chainguards that fit a variety of bikes with different bottom tubes etc. I wouldn't mind plastic ones, either. I hate that you have to remove the BB to install these. It would be great if you could install chainguards on bikes like you install hub cap covers on cars.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00703770684517890033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-37639239499135564842011-03-17T10:17:46.227-04:002011-03-17T10:17:46.227-04:00+1 on schmancy lights, modular front rack, and tal...+1 on schmancy lights, modular front rack, and tall stack stem options<br /><br />A selection of non-adjustable open faced quill stems.<br /><br />For those in need of good thumb shifters, until VO has their own IRD makes good looking 9 speed/friction ones in a middling/high price rangeKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644074195874888252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-17562715284312357812011-03-16T16:24:51.367-04:002011-03-16T16:24:51.367-04:001) Front derailleur for triple and compact cranks ...1) Front derailleur for triple and compact cranks with 28.6 I.D. for steel frames.<br />2) 3 Pin 88 bcd (I think) Alloy Cotterless crank (ala Herse and early Stronglight). ISIS BB, Square Taper BB, or a modern integrated axle.<br />3) Alloy fender bracket for eGear Guardian LED lights.<br />4) Partner with LightSpin to update the efficient bottle dynamo with metal housing, remote control capable, user serviceble capstan, and vertically oriented pivot ala Soubitez, B&M.<br />5) Decalleur for quill-less faceplate style stem.<br />6) elegant clamps (downtube shifters, seat stay (female 5mm x 0.8 boss), mid fork (female 5mm x 0.8 boss)), Seat tube mount for tail light.Todd Teachoutnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-90613552386875556862011-03-15T17:14:11.356-04:002011-03-15T17:14:11.356-04:00A durable plain windbreaker of cordura nylon, in a...A durable plain windbreaker of cordura nylon, in a color other than black. I'd rejoice if it a robust zipper. I'd cry if it was in 2" chest sizes.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-50467988347378374502011-03-15T16:32:24.797-04:002011-03-15T16:32:24.797-04:00I used the internals from the Shimano dynamo light...I used the internals from the Shimano dynamo light, that VO had on closeout last year, to upgrade a NOS lantern style light. Don't know if anyone is still making lights in that style - but it would probabaly be easy to design a drop-in cartridge with modern electronics. Also, LED bulbs for old-style flashlights are now available. <br /><br />http://tinyurl.com/5w35hweMr Nouveauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06437993235565473358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-32574858321541633652011-03-14T21:20:41.196-04:002011-03-14T21:20:41.196-04:00More thoughts on the vintage-style LED lights. How...More thoughts on the vintage-style LED lights. How about making an "insert" of a light, maybe shaped something like a Dinotte light, that could be used in any number of V/O housings. Make a red one for tail lights and a white one for headlights. That would simplify the design work that the light maker would have to do, yet give Velo Orange the ability to offer different style, mounts, etc.dwainedibblynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-59521301532654093132011-03-14T19:46:13.770-04:002011-03-14T19:46:13.770-04:00Late addition: How about a half-step version of t...Late addition: How about a half-step version of the Grand Cru triple?Mr Nouveauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06437993235565473358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-48426473058998587022011-03-14T17:05:16.889-04:002011-03-14T17:05:16.889-04:00Retro Style LED dynamo lights! Including a rear fe...Retro Style LED dynamo lights! Including a rear fender mounted light. Something a 39' hot rod blue dot tail light would be the bees knees! There are some great LED lights on the market but none with any sort of style.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573260054517928965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-42676121643090945902011-03-14T10:00:47.440-04:002011-03-14T10:00:47.440-04:00Dear Chris: You'd have to experiment, but mayb...Dear Chris: You'd have to experiment, but maybe some of the Bagworks paint brush rolls could work as canvas, made in the USA, tool rolls. They imprint, so you can add a Velo-Orange tool roll -- and let people put in the tools they need.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-56350252073058807272011-03-13T23:06:15.323-04:002011-03-13T23:06:15.323-04:00another vote for:
the retro lighting options. ma...another vote for:<br /><br />the retro lighting options. maybe it could take form in weather-proof v/o style casings and fender/rack mounting hardware for existing products. Let the lightmakers make lights and let v/o provide the style.<br /><br />a quality shiny silver frame pump without plastic or black bits (hose excluded) and with secure mounts and internals that are easily and affordably serviced and/or repaired. hopefully one that reliably achieves close to the maximum rated pressure without the pounding in the ears and scarily bloated veins in the temples.<br /><br />a multipurpose front rack as suggested (porteur-style, low-riders, rack bag, etc.) maybe with some side pieces that slide on or fold up/down.<br /><br />any chainring options in standard bcd's would be most welcome.<br /><br />chubby tires<br /><br />wider pedals<br /><br />clear unbraided cable housing.<br /><br /> and, while you're at, a reasonably priced pastis-based recovery beverage (just add water). Surely with the contacts in l'ancien pays, a house label might be possible. <br /><br />Thanks for asking.mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-65819247109145029942011-03-13T10:59:47.470-04:002011-03-13T10:59:47.470-04:00Glad to see so much support for retro-styled dynam...Glad to see so much support for retro-styled dynamo lights. Hopefully some kind of VO partnership with a light maker could eventually see our dream realized.<br /><br />For anyone that's interested, I've documented my experiences with retrofitting LEDs into vintage lights here:<br /><br />http://minisystem.blogspot.com/<br /><br />This system described above works well, but needs to have some proper load switching implemented.<br /><br />I'm working on a super-capacitor version that will power 1W front and rear LEDs to retrofit into a Luxor Martele light set.jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-21548690335579062532011-03-13T10:28:36.561-04:002011-03-13T10:28:36.561-04:00Maybe there is something out there like this alrea...Maybe there is something out there like this already and I am just not aware of it, But a nice looking retro grip with a hole that runs length wise to accomodate the bar end shifter cable!? The grip could have a nice oval shape! I know Rivendellmake a cork grip with a channel,but this could be a good option as many VO customers are bar con shifter stalwarts.<br /><br />Bio-pace chainrings? Nice to know somebody likes those, but what has it been like 20+ years since they made those?? I have not worked in a bike shop for almost 30 years and we used to put them in the scrap metal bin! Normal chain rings will fit fine; altough they might feel funny at first.If Bio-pace chairings were a good idea they would still be making them! ;-)masmojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260367964099605460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-27528475856960286252011-03-12T09:31:12.640-05:002011-03-12T09:31:12.640-05:00I agree with the taillight and headlight requests....I agree with the taillight and headlight requests. It's impossible to find a vintage looking LED taillight, like one you would have seen on a Rene Herse or Alex Singer bike.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-71803996440220655002011-03-11T18:43:36.406-05:002011-03-11T18:43:36.406-05:00Shimano index bar end shifters, if possible, 9x Sh...Shimano index bar end shifters, if possible, 9x Shimano would be nice, so would 8x. The prices for these items are incredibly high and the Shimano 9x are not as durable as they should be. Or, downtube shifters that can be mounted to bar end pods.Felkerinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181477290773629337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-75717263164660862942011-03-11T18:42:17.867-05:002011-03-11T18:42:17.867-05:00Frame Pump: The venerable Zefal HPX is available i...Frame Pump: The venerable Zefal HPX is available in silver for about $30 or $35, although the grips are black.<br /><br />http://www.zefal.com/zefal/produit.php?key=73<br /><br />Flickstand: This is probably a dumb idea, but why not have an internal lock on the steering colum? Some sort of cleverly designed detent or clutch that would be simple, lightweight, and foolproof, to minimize the likelihood of zooming off on one's bike with the locking pin in place. (I actually think any semi-conscious person would realize the steering was locked anyway, before even trying to mount).<br /><br />How about Gloves? Real leather with crochet back. Probably a very tough market.John Hurleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06366240442477357687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-2311475062543773852011-03-11T14:42:45.464-05:002011-03-11T14:42:45.464-05:00Greg B - how about some friction brifters, 1951-st...Greg B - how about some friction brifters, 1951-style - <a href="http://www.blackbirdsf.org/rebour/1951.11.4.html" rel="nofollow">No. 8 here</a>.<br /><br />Dave - all decent dynamo lights these days have capacitors which charge up while you're riding and give a few minutes light when you stop, no need for heavy batteries.fmackaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-56206471185008230662011-03-11T14:20:19.627-05:002011-03-11T14:20:19.627-05:00Bio-Pace style chainrings. I have a couple bikes ...Bio-Pace style chainrings. I have a couple bikes w/Bio-Pace rings on them and they're going to wear out eventually. It'd be fantastic to have solidly produced replacements.Natenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-2547800897722400592011-03-11T13:47:09.537-05:002011-03-11T13:47:09.537-05:00Brakehandles for Magura HS33 hydraulic brakes that...Brakehandles for Magura HS33 hydraulic brakes that fit a drop handlebar. Magura stopped making the HS66 in 2004 and now these handles fetch ridiculous prices on ebay.Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-53000629036262701862011-03-11T11:39:03.581-05:002011-03-11T11:39:03.581-05:00another vote for compact silver 26 bars, the newer...another vote for compact silver 26 bars, the newer style with nice flat ramps and gracefully curved drops. I have them on my two fastest bikes and love them, and would love to put them on all my bikes with quill stems. <br /><br />mwAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-76729612550526852022011-03-11T11:21:49.355-05:002011-03-11T11:21:49.355-05:00The retro light seems like it's getting the un...The retro light seems like it's getting the universal head nod and that's good, but there seems to be a difference of opinion about whether it should be battery, wheel or hub dynamo operated. <br /><br />I would just say this, maybe batteries with a switch and a plug or outlet in the bottom or side or where-ever to plug a Dynamo into!? Dynamos can be hooked to any light with very little ingenuity, but a rechargeable lithium battery set-up would atke a manufacturer to do right! Maybe one with batteries and charging system and one that's empty for those who want to run Dynamo's?? This could go several ways easily!<br /><br />As far as the thumb shifter goes, I think you would have to go with a ratcheting mechanisim like the old Suntours in order to satisfy everybody and definatly not plasticy as noted! <br /><br />The frame tube shifter mounts are a good suggestion, but I wonder how much real need there is for something like that. They are easily and cheaply got of ebay and if you can't find the mount itself, you can always buy a cheap set of shifters that come with the mount and simply remove the crappy shifters and put them in the recycle bin!<br /><br />I would also like to say how much I am enjoying the conversation and great idea's that everyone has; I would guess it makes your job as a business owner much easier AND I think is the wave of the future! I have bought a skateboard that was designed form input from customers (Comet) and a bicycle frame from another company that was formed from feedback from bloggers! Why guess at what your customers will want when all you have to do is ask and they will tell you! Sweet!!!masmojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260367964099605460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-2845089611357747542011-03-11T10:19:59.677-05:002011-03-11T10:19:59.677-05:00One more:
A nice, light double-sided version of th...One more:<br />A nice, light double-sided version of the Shimano A-520/530 pedal that has a platform on BOTH the SPD side and non-SPD side. We know VO can make great looking, light weight pedals!Rockfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619592034101315794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-30008258766582971072011-03-11T09:36:38.374-05:002011-03-11T09:36:38.374-05:00I think there would be a market for an old school ...I think there would be a market for an old school MTB frame/setup. Think the early Specialized with the Bi-plane fork...that is cool stuff and would seem to fit. Hook it up in a 650B size and it would be a great light trail bike, XC or all arounder.phpeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06607199544812009383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-29629933260771535982011-03-11T08:57:49.995-05:002011-03-11T08:57:49.995-05:00How about an accurate chain wear checker that meas...How about an accurate chain wear checker that measures just length increase not roller wear like the tl-cn41 but at a sensible price.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-8197653227232261182011-03-11T01:31:41.176-05:002011-03-11T01:31:41.176-05:00+1 for the "vintagey"-styled lights, but...+1 for the "vintagey"-styled lights, but with LEDs. Personally I would like to see a battery powered option.<br /><br />I have been thinking about getting old Soubitez front and rear lights and pulling the old guts out and replacing them with the guts from modern LED flashlights.<br /><br />A fender mounted taillight would be great as well.<br /><br />I don't really know about an old style pump, as many have mentioned because there is already the Zefal Lapize. I don't have any experience with this pump, but it is very reasonably priced and I have read a few good reviews on it.SteveCrowleynoreply@blogger.com