"...It's a bike that reflects a thoughtful, even joyful approach to design."
" Fully loaded, the bike tracks beautifully."
"...I hit a downhill stretch where, when I last rode it fully loaded, the bike I was on shimmied unmercifully. No such problem with the Campeur."
"...It's simply fun to ride. Unloaded the Campeur is is a perfectly delightful commuter or something one might use for a nice day ride."
"...the bike was clearly created by people who ride and, above all, respect the integration of form and function."
"The Velo Orange racks are exquisite and perfectly matched to the bike itself."
"...were I forced to limit myself to a single bike, this may well be the leading candidate."
It's one thing to read a positive review, but how much did the writer really like our bike? In this case a lot. After testing it Charles bought a VO Campeur for himself.
By the way, Adventure Cyclist is a great magazine that's actually devoted to offering information related to cycle touring. It's a refreshing contrast to publications that are mostly devoted to selling as much of their advertiser's stuff as possible while providing little useful information. You'll need to join the Adventure Cycling Association to get the magazine, not a bad deal.
UPDATE: The Adventure Cycling review of the Campeur is now on line.
The picture in the blog post appears to be blocked by a password.
ReplyDeleteThat's so the NSA can't see it ;<)
ReplyDeleteI think it's fixed now
While I am glad that the VO Frame got a great review (and it definitely deserves it) I can't help but think there's a specific, quarterly magazine that you're taking a potshot there at the end. Sometimes I feel like ignoring people like that is the better choice rather than taking a potshot at them.
ReplyDeleteJust a thought.
-Justin, longtime buyer/supporter/fan
Justin, I was thinking of some bike magazines I browsed while at the supermarket. I don't think any of them are quarterlies. The only quarterly I pay attention to is the Paris Review.
ReplyDeleteThat said, I'm really disappointed by the current state of print magazines in general, even my old favorites like National Geographic and the Atlantic Monthly seem to decline every year. At least the New Yorker is still okay.
Yep I can see the pic now. Of course so can the NSA, and the crew of the space station, and....
ReplyDeleteyes, but does it plane?
ReplyDeleteYou guys at VO are like favorite nieces and nephews that I hope to see do well. And you are. I mean I do. I mean...
ReplyDeleteSomebody go hug Chris and thank him. The guy is some kind of wizard.
tj
Tim, Thanks, but it's not me; it's our staff.
ReplyDeleteI only have a few rules of business. Number two is: Always try to hire people who are smarter and more knowledgeable than you are.
Anon. All VO frames plane, though some riders may need herbal assistance before they feel it.
ReplyDeleteWith the new fork crown on the Pass Hunter, we expect it will bi-plane.
Yep, marvelous article and I agree, a super magazine AND organization.
ReplyDeleteMy only criticism is of the pics of the bike. The racks are obviously not fitted to the frame to properly attach the fenders to them. With your tang design (multiple holes) it is certainly possible and still achieve the lovely fender line arch - as we all know, another necessity for true planing.
Ciao,
Bruce R
@Velo Orange,
ReplyDeleteYes but you have to agree that some herbs plane better than others.
Great bike review BTW! well deserved.
Fantastic!
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