tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post983859229033528906..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Rule #8 - Saddles, bars, and tires shall be carefully matchedVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-70730661460138051092013-08-01T16:26:22.154-04:002013-08-01T16:26:22.154-04:00Awesome post, very helpful and informative. Thanks...Awesome post, very helpful and informative. Thanks. Always looking forward to reading more.<br /><br />Wiliamhttp://www.eppiestire.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-38593619698610813122013-06-28T11:59:58.639-04:002013-06-28T11:59:58.639-04:00It's going to depend on the bike, but I never ...It's going to depend on the bike, but I never worry about matching the tires. Tires should be black.<br /><br />On several green bikes (an old Raleigh and a number of Bianchis) black saddle and tape worked very nicely; on my Rando, it's brown saddle and tape. <br /><br />Never used leather tape in either situation, though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-19520397099406246802013-06-27T04:12:32.724-04:002013-06-27T04:12:32.724-04:00I've gut a honey VO saddle with honey toe clip...I've gut a honey VO saddle with honey toe clip covers and two tone dark/light brown cloth handlebar wrap because when I did the handlebars VO didn't offer cloth tape, I think it looks great with my bamboo fenders and black frame...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07502793736911778813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-27571154799407736102013-06-26T17:16:06.404-04:002013-06-26T17:16:06.404-04:00Those 'rules' are so silly. There's a ...Those 'rules' are so silly. There's a picture of Merckx at the top of the page, and his bikes never, ever had matching tape and saddle. This list also manages to condemn half of the VO inventory (as well shopping online in general), so the hell with it.<br /><br />For the record, black saddle and black cloth tape because it makes me look faster. I use the VO waxed thread to finish the tape off and it looks awesome.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14478592839467351180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-62572767990914452332013-06-26T11:28:26.445-04:002013-06-26T11:28:26.445-04:00This is an interesting counterpoint to the latest ...This is an interesting counterpoint to the latest Rivendell blug where Grant Peterson argues against: "Total cohesiveness... and making your bike visually symmetrical." <br /><br />Professionally, I'm a garden designer and writer, and I like to ride my bike to design appointments when I can. And for me, a certain degree of symmetry on my bicycle matters. I like integrity, cohesiveness, in my life and on my bike. There is nothing wrong with the look of curated neglect that Riv advocates, but it is not for me. It is weird enough to show up for a meeting on a bike, let alone one that on account of its ratty bar tape and zip-tied wald baskets looks to the casual observer like I stole if from a hobo. That said, I don't believe a bike shouldn't be too matchy matchy (and I do own a bike with zip-tied wald baskets and ratty tape, but I don't use it for work). Scott Calhounhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15934733948201075023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-34766246284626702812013-06-26T11:24:37.638-04:002013-06-26T11:24:37.638-04:00My bike has VO bartape, and yes, we have a match!
...My bike has VO bartape, and yes, we have a match!<br /><br />See for yourself:<br /><br />https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=340371489375329&set=a.193237490755397.50339.189814754431004&type=1<br /><br />Cheers, RubenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-68953622831726635022013-06-25T23:53:57.125-04:002013-06-25T23:53:57.125-04:00Na, too matchy matchy.
I've always thought tha...Na, too matchy matchy.<br />I've always thought that differing but complementing colors look best.<br />Phil Brown<br />philcycleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037641086503534960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-89700853550067586532013-06-25T13:19:57.548-04:002013-06-25T13:19:57.548-04:00They are in fact! Thanks guys. They are in fact! Thanks guys. Robert Pirettinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-23185629560902452952013-06-25T12:03:05.344-04:002013-06-25T12:03:05.344-04:00@Robert Piretti,
Saddle care does repel a fair a...@Robert Piretti, <br /><br />Saddle care does repel a fair amount of water, but is not a water proofing solution. Saddles should still be covered with our cover (http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/saddles/aardvark-saddle-cover.html) during heavy rains. On the other hand, I have had my bike on the roof of my car without a cover during a few heavy storms and it has held up very well. <br /><br />Tape can be left as is with a light application every now and then, as you see fit. Elkhide takes more care: http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2012/11/care-and-feeding-for-your-elkhide.html<br /><br />It doesn't get terribly slippery when wet either. This are, in the end, animal hides. They hold up to outdoor weather pretty darn well.VeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-13331759638992633812013-06-25T11:02:16.590-04:002013-06-25T11:02:16.590-04:00Long term use - with saddle care applications, do ...Long term use - with saddle care applications, do they hold up to rain over time? Slippery when wet?<br /><br />Thanks!Robert Pirettihttp://velohaven.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com