tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post3262034271227054170..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: New StuffVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-70547007789542636232008-11-28T14:47:00.000-05:002008-11-28T14:47:00.000-05:00Do you have final deminsions on this bag? How will...Do you have final deminsions on this bag? How will it compare in size to a tall Berthoud?TManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02672941482233306606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-33312122896545948172008-10-08T01:48:00.000-04:002008-10-08T01:48:00.000-04:00Chris, if you're planning a largish transverse sad...Chris, if you're planning a largish transverse saddle bag, can I suggest that it angles back in shape towards the seat post (ie, the shape contour goes slightly under the bottom of the saddle). The main problem with the Carradice style on modern bikes is that when the loop is attached to the seatpost it pulls the bag forward and shifts the natural drop of the bag. It also angles the flap and the opening so it's pointing more downward than straight back.<BR/><BR/>The handle bar bag looks just about perfect. Congrats on the final design.ChrisCullumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08645176987387516756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-50983127705933808512008-10-07T11:15:00.000-04:002008-10-07T11:15:00.000-04:00Chris,I have been looking for a handlebar/front ba...Chris,<BR/><BR/>I have been looking for a handlebar/front bag to match my green carradice nelson long flap. Any plans to offer a VO bag that will match?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-66699053633243489192008-10-07T03:04:00.000-04:002008-10-07T03:04:00.000-04:00Does anyone have a photo of a bike with 650B Zeppe...Does anyone have a photo of a bike with 650B Zeppelin fenders?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72046629338112168512008-10-06T19:33:00.000-04:002008-10-06T19:33:00.000-04:00How large of a saddle bag are you working on? I'd ...How large of a saddle bag are you working on? I'd like to see one large enough to carry my size 12 shoes and laptop for commuting. My Carradice Overlander does the job but is a pretty ugly blue color. A bag that large is also ideal for touring. I can easily put a down sleeping bag, stove and tarp tent in my bag. Combine that with a front bag and you're all set for hostel/inn touring or overnight camping trips.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10767743759129493752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-42090545166333205642008-10-06T17:12:00.000-04:002008-10-06T17:12:00.000-04:00Nice - especially for the price. I would have pref...Nice - especially for the price. I would have preferred hook and loop closures (as on the main flap) for the small back pockets. Makes them much easier to get into while riding. Maybe on future runs?Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10767743759129493752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-42549901612045291842008-10-06T12:28:00.000-04:002008-10-06T12:28:00.000-04:00The bag will come in one size for now. One of the ...The bag will come in one size for now. One of the reasons for the low price is we are making them in relatively large quantities, economy of scale and all that. But that also means that a dozen variations of the same bag is not possible.<BR/><BR/>Like the Berthoud and TA and Ostrich bags, this bag is based on earlier French designs. There is not much that is new in any of them since the design was virtually perfected 40 years ago. <BR/><BR/>We are working on a rack-top bag, a large saddle bag, and small panniers, but they are still in the design stage so I have no idea when they will be available.<BR/><BR/>As for brake pads, we are developing our own line of brake pads that we hope will stop as well as any, never ever squeal, and not be as abrasive on rims as most current pads. So the pads we now stock are a sort of place holder that we can easily source.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-56975093632348592402008-10-06T12:27:00.000-04:002008-10-06T12:27:00.000-04:00Looks to be a beautifully executed bag at a great ...Looks to be a beautifully executed bag at a great price point. Congrats Chris! <BR/><BR/>Just like the GB 2086, I wonder about those uncovered side pockets in the rain, especially with something in them. Looks to be a place for water to collect and seep inside? What's your experience.J.Burkhalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08508231113878752601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-56840702448134746872008-10-06T11:05:00.000-04:002008-10-06T11:05:00.000-04:00Hmmm. I'm thinking the price might be a "feature" ...Hmmm. I'm thinking the price might be a "feature" that differentiates the VO bag from the GB.<BR/><BR/>Nice bag Chris. Will there be different sizes in the future? I remember this came about as a replacement for the basic TA bag that you and so many others liked. How about a replacement or compliment for the Ostrich bag that so many like as well?Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497208652868804286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-7034053741645595152008-10-05T20:07:00.000-04:002008-10-05T20:07:00.000-04:00Very nice bag for the price.Is there any feature t...Very nice bag for the price.<BR/><BR/>Is there any feature that makes it different from the Gilles Berthoud 2086 bag?<BR/><BR/>It would be nice if it was not "just" a copy, but had some unique VO features. Just a thought.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-3099593942398419472008-10-04T08:44:00.000-04:002008-10-04T08:44:00.000-04:00Great classicly styled bags at a reasonable price....Great classicly styled bags at a reasonable price.<BR/>Any news on the VO pannier bags mentioned awhile ago? A small pannier bag to fit the VO front and rear racks would really compliment your lineup of beautiful bicycle parts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-8324441767182458902008-10-03T22:45:00.000-04:002008-10-03T22:45:00.000-04:00FANTASTIC bag!!! thanks!!!FANTASTIC bag!!! thanks!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-13315799505988616972008-10-03T18:40:00.000-04:002008-10-03T18:40:00.000-04:00Chris, how tall is the bag? 20cm? Will there be a ...Chris, how tall is the bag? 20cm? Will there be a taller version ever?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-29202424757227978562008-10-03T18:05:00.000-04:002008-10-03T18:05:00.000-04:00"It would be just wonderful if either of these goo..."It would be just wonderful if either of these good companies - or, you! - chose to reproduce the original Mathauser cooling-finned style brake shoes (in straight post for Mafac please)!"<BR/><BR/>Actually, it'd be cool if someone produced a modified MAFAC brake-shoe eyebolt which allowed one to fit modern threaded V-brake shoes, IMHO.jim ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02161517903295268167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-20299644743963055932008-10-03T18:03:00.000-04:002008-10-03T18:03:00.000-04:00Nice going Chris! Hope the bagsare available for ...Nice going Chris! Hope the bags<BR/>are available for Christmas.<BR/>PrestonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-56902415776188596782008-10-03T17:48:00.000-04:002008-10-03T17:48:00.000-04:00Is VO now carrying Kool-Stop rather than Yokozuna ...Is VO now carrying Kool-Stop rather than Yokozuna salmon pads?<BR/><BR/>It would be just wonderful if either of these good companies - or, you! - chose to reproduce the original Mathauser cooling-finned style brake shoes (in straight post for Mafac please)!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-85666139637126042532008-10-03T16:21:00.000-04:002008-10-03T16:21:00.000-04:00The bag is roughly 28 x 20 x 15cm. It mounts just ...The bag is roughly 28 x 20 x 15cm. It mounts just like any classic style bar bag, rack, decaleur, or to the bar.<BR/><BR/>The M12 racks have 6mm eyelets on both legs and are almost as shiny as VO racks.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-29636052294928154442008-10-03T14:41:00.000-04:002008-10-03T14:41:00.000-04:00Two questions about this batch of M-12s, because I...Two questions about this batch of M-12s, because I know these things can vary:<BR/><BR/>1) Do they have the light mount brazeon on just one leg, or both?<BR/><BR/>2) Are they polished, or that duller silver finish?<BR/><BR/>Thanks!Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09718086258950643021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-22588543966754700552008-10-03T14:40:00.000-04:002008-10-03T14:40:00.000-04:00that bag looks worth the price. chris, can you ple...that bag looks worth the price. <BR/>chris, can you please explain how it mounts?<BR/><BR/>best,<BR/>mike whiteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-73001754677346774412008-10-03T14:39:00.000-04:002008-10-03T14:39:00.000-04:00Looks nice Chris. Is it black or dark green (or s...Looks nice Chris. Is it black or dark green (or something else)?<BR/><BR/>Thanks, DougDoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05808276153808097407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-57690613449007222472008-10-03T14:38:00.000-04:002008-10-03T14:38:00.000-04:00Beautiful bag. Congratulations.Beautiful bag. Congratulations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-54433320170093267192008-10-03T14:25:00.000-04:002008-10-03T14:25:00.000-04:00Sweet bag, even sweeter price!I've got a couple bi...Sweet bag, even sweeter price!I've got a couple bikes that are just waiting for a bag like this. <BR/><BR/>What are the dimensions for this little jewel?buck-50https://www.blogger.com/profile/08208894051289539066noreply@blogger.com