tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post977079104751325712..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: A Few UpdatesVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-30560188971463602822011-04-27T22:43:24.651-04:002011-04-27T22:43:24.651-04:00What is missing in the fork world is a 700c/650b/2...What is missing in the fork world is a 700c/650b/27in fork with low rider bosses mid fork, two m5 braze ons near the dropout and canti bosses in a 1" threaded fork. You could do this with a long generic steeerer for older frames. Let the local shop cut and thread it, paint or powder on your own.Roggsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-58834866135158400712011-04-26T19:45:33.273-04:002011-04-26T19:45:33.273-04:00Chris,
Not to harp, but are there major impedime...Chris, <br /><br />Not to harp, but are there major impediments to a nutted version of the Grand Cru brakes? <br /><br />It wouldn't "seem" that big of a deal, but maybe I'm missing something?<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />OwenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-88909430649160444202011-04-25T11:35:10.565-04:002011-04-25T11:35:10.565-04:00That is the C&O canal.
We might offer Campy c...That is the C&O canal.<br /><br />We might offer Campy cassette bodies, but a better solution is to use Shimano cassettes with a Campy spacer kit (Wheels Manufacturing make the ones I use). It's less expensive in the long run and you have a much wider choice of hubs and cassettes.<br /><br />We have no plans for VO cassettes, too much competition.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-67151889653230199722011-04-25T10:43:20.631-04:002011-04-25T10:43:20.631-04:00I would love to visit the VO site and be able to p...I would love to visit the VO site and be able to purchase the frame (or even full bike) the kid's riding...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-9842849581222066142011-04-24T09:51:14.299-04:002011-04-24T09:51:14.299-04:00Chris, any chance VO might make a cassette? Someth...Chris, any chance VO might make a cassette? Something similar to the 8spd Sheldon Specials that Harris used to sell? I had a 13-30 that was great. Unfortunately Harris Cyclery is no longer selling 8 speed versions of these.<br /><br />I purchased a VO FW hub recently but have already had problems with an IRD freewheel which is really disappointing. I wish I hadn't even purchased the FW hub. They don't really seem worth selling if quality FW aren't readily available. If someone is going to have to use a vintage FW with it, why not just pair it to a vintage hub.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-69045045991022288552011-04-23T11:43:14.632-04:002011-04-23T11:43:14.632-04:00thats a very nice magazine add vello orange! excep...thats a very nice magazine add vello orange! except dont adds nowadays need to be mean or in yer face?<br />thx superfreaksuperfreaknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-502708660390995972011-04-23T09:53:45.830-04:002011-04-23T09:53:45.830-04:00Nice ad, but it seems I might put it in my pocket ...Nice ad, but it seems I might put it in my pocket for now if I were you, seeing as there are not many frames (if any) to be had. People might be disappointed to come to the site after seing the ad only to find no bikes???masmojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260367964099605460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-78255879275634250272011-04-22T22:04:33.630-04:002011-04-22T22:04:33.630-04:00Since general updates are on discussion, I'd l...Since general updates are on discussion, I'd like to see the Grand Cru brakes available in a nutted version, please.<br /><br />Nice ad.<br /><br />Owen<br />NoVaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-58677950397450061632011-04-22T21:19:54.781-04:002011-04-22T21:19:54.781-04:00I like the photo, too, but my first reaction was, ...I like the photo, too, but my first reaction was, "Oh, cool. V-O is coming out with a frame for a kids' bike."<br /><br />Thanks for the update on the 50.4 bits.dwainedibblynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1290329233738571642011-04-22T20:00:22.291-04:002011-04-22T20:00:22.291-04:00I have one other question/comment: despite being c...I have one other question/comment: despite being cheaper and shorter-lived than classic high-end freewheels in any number of ways, are the current road-gearing type (not x-34 Megarange comfort bike type) Shimano freewheels really all that bad, even for a more serious rider? It seems like there's gobs and gobs of them out there and you rarely ever hear of problems. Do they have some kind of performance shortcoming in terms of engagement or something compared to nicer old freewheels?Nate Knutsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-83830891404256430972011-04-22T16:51:21.680-04:002011-04-22T16:51:21.680-04:00Any chance that you will make some cassette hubs f...Any chance that you will make some cassette hubs for Campagnolo cassettes?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892849214745806826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-51335456825248134302011-04-22T16:15:40.421-04:002011-04-22T16:15:40.421-04:00Is that the C&O canal? The photos on the site ...Is that the C&O canal? The photos on the site always look so lovely that I find myself wanting to know where they were taken.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-37564043690190949822011-04-22T16:00:39.534-04:002011-04-22T16:00:39.534-04:00Single speed hubs, 50.4 chain rings, cranks, and a...Single speed hubs, 50.4 chain rings, cranks, and a few other new things are in the container due to arrive in 3-4 weeks.<br /><br />The ad will be in Momentum and Bicycle Times to start.<br /><br />The new Polyvalent is dark green and will be available in the same sizes as the last batch.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-47084842435019171712011-04-22T15:23:04.822-04:002011-04-22T15:23:04.822-04:00Thanks for the updates. Will there be any new siz...Thanks for the updates. Will there be any new sizes offered for the Polyvalent? 62cm? And while I like the pic for the ad, I don't get it and I'm not sure how it will work to draw in new customers for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-55895793126509424132011-04-22T15:21:37.085-04:002011-04-22T15:21:37.085-04:00How about 50.4 Chainrings? Any new developments? E...How about 50.4 Chainrings? Any new developments? ETA? Thanks.bikencooknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-26042250001374538432011-04-22T14:56:52.723-04:002011-04-22T14:56:52.723-04:00Candidate for City Council in Washington, DC has n...Candidate for City Council in Washington, DC has nothing to do with Velo-Orange, but it amuses me, and I hope some others, to find something that does "rhyme with orange." And the tow-path does begin in Washington.increduloushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384298480129763764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-21638095589492965162011-04-22T14:46:58.756-04:002011-04-22T14:46:58.756-04:00The pic is cute but I think that one of those VO p...The pic is cute but I think that one of those VO posters someone did up for you a while ago would be much more appropriate for print.Brian @ Oak Bay Bicycleshttp://oakbaybikes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-34766673208890325072011-04-22T14:34:51.957-04:002011-04-22T14:34:51.957-04:00I'm also wondering which publications this ad ...I'm also wondering which publications this ad may appear in. I would suggest the Washington Post Sunday magazine. I would also suggest adding "frames" or even "bicycles" to the text. VO "makes" more parts than RBW and the ad should pique people's curiosity about a bike called Velo Orange.islaystevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07088493132905850405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-87456685354766710302011-04-22T14:10:25.976-04:002011-04-22T14:10:25.976-04:00I think the ad shows "family out riding"...I think the ad shows "family out riding". I don't see a problem with it.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10228751291651549631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-12468030183067726052011-04-22T13:52:48.911-04:002011-04-22T13:52:48.911-04:00Will you make a few updated Polyvalent forks avail...Will you make a few updated Polyvalent forks available to us original owners? Maybe you should stock a few for this purpose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-40293276775438494012011-04-22T13:29:44.698-04:002011-04-22T13:29:44.698-04:00The ad is cool but I'm wondering if it yells &...The ad is cool but I'm wondering if it yells "KIDS ROAD BIKES" a little too loud. I think someone who's never heard of VO might get a skewed idea of what you're about.Nate Knutsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-50202476826539929872011-04-22T13:00:38.218-04:002011-04-22T13:00:38.218-04:00What is ETA on Grand Cru 50.4bcd crankset? They ha...What is ETA on Grand Cru 50.4bcd crankset? They have been out of stock for a while.<br />Thanks<br />Conorconor248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-69062864576993020962011-04-22T12:39:28.526-04:002011-04-22T12:39:28.526-04:00So we might see the Polyvalent frames this summer?...So we might see the Polyvalent frames this summer? That's a lot sooner than you had indicated when I emailed a few months ago. It's always nice to see something happen ahead of schedule for a change instead of the other way around. Fingers crossed!<br /><br />When will we get to see a picture of the new color?Aaron Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-47168085840686232832011-04-22T12:38:38.161-04:002011-04-22T12:38:38.161-04:00I'd appreciate an update on fixed hubs and, ul...I'd appreciate an update on fixed hubs and, ultimately, built fixed wheelsets. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72420940391992865022011-04-22T10:57:00.898-04:002011-04-22T10:57:00.898-04:00Can you tell us what size tubing is on the prototy...Can you tell us what size tubing is on the prototype camper racks? 8 or 10mm, or something else?Scott Lovelesshttp://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/noreply@blogger.com