tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post1196438869991473901..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Project UpdateVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-24442716245815759562012-04-08T23:06:23.102-04:002012-04-08T23:06:23.102-04:00how much longer do we need to wait to see more of ...how much longer do we need to wait to see more of the camper/availability/geometry?xanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03691570992241238187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-22598355230053424902011-12-22T13:20:41.311-05:002011-12-22T13:20:41.311-05:00re: porter rack
I would be nice to be able to pic...re: porter rack<br /><br />I would be nice to be able to pick up pizza and a six pack of beer (or a 12 pack and 2 pizzas). The ability to carry two or more grocery bags would be helpful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-45817654703254138752011-12-14T21:48:57.230-05:002011-12-14T21:48:57.230-05:00I second the no-leather, waxed canvas bags. (or m...I second the no-leather, waxed canvas bags. (or make a vegan option, please!)elysenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-50154003298187101272011-12-12T22:34:31.122-05:002011-12-12T22:34:31.122-05:00If you choose to pursue the expedition bike idea, ...If you choose to pursue the expedition bike idea, I will be watching its development with much interest!ha1kuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01783614836081229996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-30807851783799339432011-12-10T10:57:20.092-05:002011-12-10T10:57:20.092-05:00as far as the bags go, please no leather! and use ...as far as the bags go, please no leather! and use waxed canvas!Piercenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-20601819975722723182011-12-09T12:05:02.782-05:002011-12-09T12:05:02.782-05:00Thanks for the answer. Sounds cool.
-- RollyThanks for the answer. Sounds cool.<br /><br />-- RollyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-84222012200713685422011-12-09T10:11:05.839-05:002011-12-09T10:11:05.839-05:00Rolly, The geometry on our Pass Hunter will be muc...Rolly, The geometry on our Pass Hunter will be much like the Rando, but it will have cantis and be lighter. The idea is for an all-around performance bike.<br /><br />Mark, The short bars will be more-or-less traditional shape, like the Course BarsVeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-16560074202644725262011-12-09T05:28:23.875-05:002011-12-09T05:28:23.875-05:00Short reach bars sound intriguing. Will they be a ...Short reach bars sound intriguing. Will they be a classically-styled bar like, say, a rando bar, or more like a modern compact drop? I'd love my rando bars even more if they had shorter reach. Sad to hear that the samples didn't work out so well.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12267139232273738405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-49966979405671244482011-12-08T21:04:17.101-05:002011-12-08T21:04:17.101-05:00What exactly is a pass hunter? After googling it l...What exactly is a pass hunter? After googling it lots and checking out pics it seems to be a sort of rando-cyclocross hybrid that's designed to climb and descend well, and meant to be carried while 'pass hunting' (I've read the rules... wanna know about the bike) The cantis I'm guessing are to shed mud and allow for large tires. What's the typical geometry like? Why aren't they ever seen with dynamo hubs in the pics I've seen, yet Velo Orange has a front Pass Hunter rack? Are they supposed to be very light weight? Do they carry luggage in a specific way ? I'm dying with fascination here! <br /><br />-- RollyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-68055659004391353232011-12-08T15:45:26.122-05:002011-12-08T15:45:26.122-05:00what has been missing is a pair of small nice look...what has been missing is a pair of small nice looking panniers that can be hung on the front or back. The only one i see being made now is by Berthould. <br />it is a very nice looking bag, but expensive. <br /><br />There are many handlebar bags of the French tradition already. How will the new handlebar bags be different in design or material?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-88963472904931522562011-12-08T13:28:59.312-05:002011-12-08T13:28:59.312-05:00What tires and fenders do you imagine this 26"...What tires and fenders do you imagine this 26" bike would ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-56500974730331330892011-12-08T13:09:10.487-05:002011-12-08T13:09:10.487-05:00I'd love a waxed canvas bag to go with the por...I'd love a waxed canvas bag to go with the porteur rack.sam johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06164832996284888208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-48049000875472668042011-12-08T11:31:51.091-05:002011-12-08T11:31:51.091-05:00Eagerly awaiting news on the Pass Hunter!
DanEagerly awaiting news on the Pass Hunter! <br /><br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-57892683893650930142011-12-08T10:28:54.376-05:002011-12-08T10:28:54.376-05:00I'm very excited about the passhunting and cam...I'm very excited about the passhunting and camper frames. I hope these models are available in sizes larger than the rando frames. Would VO ever make a 65cm frame? Surly maxes out at 64cm for their 2012 LHT.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-26789829395418321452011-12-08T09:41:48.019-05:002011-12-08T09:41:48.019-05:00BG, The shifters are on order. I hope they will be...BG, The shifters are on order. I hope they will be in in the Feb. container.<br /><br />Ken, The long term goal is to have 3-4 models of frames in stock at the same time.VeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-30672803136098849122011-12-08T08:10:37.813-05:002011-12-08T08:10:37.813-05:00Looking forward to the camper model greatly, but p...Looking forward to the camper model greatly, but please make sure you keep the quilled stem as on your other bikes. Also consider offering an optional version with S&S couplers.peddalheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10663372003406988874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-50077732411202639422011-12-08T07:04:05.987-05:002011-12-08T07:04:05.987-05:00Do you see Velo Orange offering various models of ...Do you see Velo Orange offering various models of bicycles and in stock all at once? I hope you continue with lugged bicycles. I want to get a frame like the Rando in my size which you are currently out of. I am 55 and 71 inches in height so I would need the 55cm frame. My next frame will be a Randonneuring type frame. I love all your components and will be buying some in the future. Good luck with your projects!Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14245573004221959086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-49030597845053302922011-12-08T00:55:30.639-05:002011-12-08T00:55:30.639-05:00Man a 26" that is part road part MTB would br...Man a 26" that is part road part MTB would br great.I have a 26" folding MTB that is ok and a BF Pocket Llama.They both fill certain niches but neither is perfect for expedition/touring but are reasobly capable of carrying loads on all types of terrain.But remember some of us tourers ain't lightweights.llewellynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07135629791010166661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-25386001835989339512011-12-07T22:40:10.800-05:002011-12-07T22:40:10.800-05:00What are the details on the Pass Hunter? I like th...What are the details on the Pass Hunter? I like the sound of this....<br />Looking forward to the new bags! I hope you are planning on producing a saddle bag and rack bag. Finding a nice saddle bag ad/or rack bag is difficult.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-32812275726290686352011-12-07T22:22:40.759-05:002011-12-07T22:22:40.759-05:00Do you have an update on the Dia Compe ENE microsh...Do you have an update on the Dia Compe ENE microshift downtube shifters 1st mentioned in Oct'11? Still expecting to get them in or did I miss the memo....?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />BG of GBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-1590179824612156732011-12-07T21:29:08.996-05:002011-12-07T21:29:08.996-05:00I'm interested in the Camper and the 26" ...I'm interested in the Camper and the 26" Expedition. If you have any prototypes or even just current drawings, they'd be great to see.Halhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12934644513637899239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-36864006931509353032011-12-07T17:47:18.985-05:002011-12-07T17:47:18.985-05:00Those sound great!!! Don't forget the tall bo...Those sound great!!! Don't forget the tall boys out here!!z-manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09572343329703287829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-76113839653209210622011-12-07T17:34:15.672-05:002011-12-07T17:34:15.672-05:00This is all great news!
I would love to see a lar...This is all great news!<br /><br />I would love to see a larger (mainly taller) handlebar bag from you guys! I would buy a Grand Cru bag that fit even more than my Ostrich and met with my handlebars on my 60cm frame. Berthoud bags are beautiful but I would love to upgrade with your new project instead.<br /><br />Also, I think a smaller frame polyvalent/camper/expedition would be a home run! I don't know if this is already in the works or not, but we can't find an elegant option for men and women who are ~5' and don't want a mixte, Surly, or custom frameset. I'm sure plenty of us would be interested in 46 and 48cm framesets.<br /><br />As always thanks for putting the time into these things! <br /><br />HonorHonorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13503116061959385736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-34413911045160873522011-12-07T16:17:22.316-05:002011-12-07T16:17:22.316-05:00The camper racks are these: http://velo-orange.blo...The camper racks are these: http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2011/09/racks.html<br /><br />The bag support design is finished and mostly tested, but when we looked at tooling cost and potential sales we put the project aside. It seems that large saddle bags are not as popular now as in the past. And these would have to sell well to justify tooling cost, or be pretty expensive.VeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-36268182909569598202011-12-07T15:32:23.533-05:002011-12-07T15:32:23.533-05:00Wasn't there a saddlebag support "in the ...Wasn't there a saddlebag support "in the works" a while back?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com