19 June, 2020

Klunker Bars and More Back in Stock

A new shipping container packed with Velo Orange favorites landed at the warehouse yesterday. Items back in stock include a selection of handlebars, rims, stems, fenders, and accessories that many of you have been eager to get your hands on.


Our always popular Klunker Bars are back in both noir and nickel finishes. We've received too many phone calls and emails asking when we would have more. We're always impressed by the demand and look forward to seeing all of your Klunk'd up bikes in the future.

More on the handlebar front: Nouveau Randonneur handlebars are now well-stocked in all sizes. Granola Bars and Curvy Bars in silver and noir are also here.

Our rim lineup has been replenished. We once again have 32- and 36-hole Voyager and Enterprise rims in 650b, 700c, 26", and 27" sizes.

The container also brought a couple of new items. We're really excited to now offer our Mojave and Moderniste water bottle cages in Noir. These are the first black bottle cages we have made, and they will go great in combination with our other noir components for your blacked-out builds.


We have also restocked Happy Stems, wheel stabilizers, saddle loops, bottom bracket tools, a range of fender sizes, and more. Take a look around the site if you have been waiting for something and don't see it mentioned here. As always, you can sign up for notifications to receive an email when a sold-out item comes back in stock. We'll have more, including Crazy Bars, arriving next month.

16 June, 2020

Polyvalent Low Kicker and Pass Hunter Pre-Sales are Live!

The next generation Polyvalents and Pass Hunters are in production! We have had so much interest in them, we decided to open up a pre-order so folks can get their frame spoken for.

So, without further ado, let's jump in!




The Polyvalent is our longest running and most versatile frameset. If you wanted something that you could use for your commute, a full RUSA randonneuring series, AND go on an extended tour, the Polyvalent is your best choice.


This Low Kicker variant features a low-slung top tube and we're excited to offer this configuration. Fully loaded tourists will find it significantly easier to mount and dismount. Riders with limited flexibility will be able to ride a seriously capable and fun bike without compromising performance. Lastly, riders down to 5' will be able to have a very comfortable position with both drop and flat bars.

Here are the specifications of the frameset:
  • Frameset material: 4130 double butted chromoly steel, with "Low Kicker" top tube for easy on and off
  • Fork: 1 1/8" threadless, 4130 double-butted chromoly steel with elegant fork bend
  • Wheel Size: 650B or 26"
  • Tire Clearance: 650B x 47mm, 26 x 2.3" (either with fenders)
  • Rear Spacing: 12x142mm thru-axle
  • Front Spacing: 12x100mm thru-axle
  • BB: English threaded 68mm
  • Brakes: IS mount disc, 160mm
  • Seatpost size: 27.2mm
  • Front Derailleur Size: 28.6mm
  • Water bottle mounts: Triple mount on top of downtube and one set on underside of downtube
  • Fender bosses: seat stay bridge, chainstay bridge, under fork crown
  • Rear Dropouts: Vertical with aluminium alloy replaceable hanger
  • Frame Eyelets: Double eyelets on rear dropouts for racks and fenders, internal eyelets on seat stays
  • Fork Eyelets: Double eyelets on fork dropouts for racks and fenders, triple thru-bosses on the blades for lowrider racks or cargo cages, hourglass braze-on for Randonneur or Campeur Racks
  • Rear Brake Routing: Easy internal routing for rear brake cable housing/hydraulic tubing
  • Paint: Metallic Sage - Final production run with have metallic VeloORANGE logo
And the geometry!




The Pass Hunter is the speediest of our bikes and is designed for light-packing adventures over mountain passes, Sport Touring, and even the weekend club ride!


While this may look like a traditional randonneur, don't let that elegant Cool Blue and nostalgic 80's Burgundy paint and metallic logos fool you. This frameset is packed with modern design and features.

The wishbone rear triangle is a Velo Orange custom arrangement. By simplifying the connection points, it makes the rear end light and springy for optimal power transfer.


The main triangle uses an oversized 35.0mm downtube and a standard 28.6 top tube. It makes the bike planted, comfortable, and with flex in all the right places.

Lastly, the front end. The headtube is tapered to allow the use of aftermarket carbon forks that are available such as Rodeo Labs and Whisky, along with many others that fit into the "utili-fork" genre.



Here are all the frame highlights and details!
  • Frameset material: 4130 double butted chromoly steel
  • Fork: 1 1/8" -> 1 1/2" tapered threadless, 4130 double-butted chromoly steel
  • Wheel Size: 650b or 700c
  • Tire Clearance: 650Bx42mm and 700x32mm w/ fenders, 650bx48 and 700x35mm without fenders.
  • Rear Spacing: 12x142mm thru-axle
  • Front Spacing: 12x100mm thru-axle
  • BB: English threaded 68mm
  • Brakes: Flat Mount disc, 140mm rotor compatible
  • Seatpost size: 27.2mm, non-integrated seat collar (not included)
  • Front Derailleur Size: 28.6mm
  • Water bottle mounts: Double on top of downtube, under downtube, and on seattube
  • Fender bosses: seat stay bridge, chainstay bridge, under fork crown
  • Rear Dropouts: Vertical with aluminium alloy replaceable hanger
  • Frame Eyelets: Single eyelets on rear dropouts for fenders, internal eyelets on seat stays
  • Fork Eyelets: Double eyelets on fork dropouts for racks and fenders, triple thru-bosses on the blades for cargo cages, hourglass braze-on for Randonneur Rack
  • Rear Brake Routing: Easy internal routing for rear brake cable housing/hydraulic tubing
  • Paint: Cool Blue or Burgundy Red with metallic VeloORANGE logo
and the geometry:






01 June, 2020

A Message From Velo Orange

We stand in solidarity with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Our country is fractured by systemic racism and social injustices that have been ingrained in so many parts of our society and for so long. We will not and cannot sit on the sidelines and ignore those who are in need - that's part of the problem. We are calling on other companies and anyone who has a platform to help raise further awareness and funds for BIPOC organizations. Velo Orange will be donating to each of these organizations and fundraisers, and we encourage anyone who can (even a few dollars) to donate as well.