tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post5265953669174596166..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Taiwan Report, Part 1Velo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-12581709103633147052010-08-21T16:54:01.127-04:002010-08-21T16:54:01.127-04:00Will the cassette hubs be campy compatible?Will the cassette hubs be campy compatible?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-90570560873595914802010-03-30T18:53:38.211-04:002010-03-30T18:53:38.211-04:0037mm fenders please.37mm fenders please.The Breathing Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13054883303896809243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-58236745942300337362010-03-30T14:50:27.887-04:002010-03-30T14:50:27.887-04:00I believe seven and eight are actually the same sp...I believe seven and eight are actually the same spacing(?). The advantage of the seven speed is you have like a 95% dishless hub. A six speed allows for 100% with 135mm axle length.<br /><br />I do pretty well with the eight speed, but wouldn't mind a little better. Sometimes it's a little fickle. Though I've been lead to believe seven and eight have the same spacing, my experience with seven speed has been even better, though not as "graceful". nine speed was horrible. And way more gears than ever needed.<br /><br />Perhaps someone else can clarify..Garthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-62269555087184688362010-03-30T14:50:27.888-04:002010-03-30T14:50:27.888-04:001) ceramic bearings are not worth the extra over h...1) ceramic bearings are not worth the extra over high quality stainless steel bearings. I would not buy the ceramic bearing'd hub were it the same price.<br /><br />2) 37mm fenders, because there's a lot more road bikes than fat tire bikes out there with 700c wheels. <br /><br />will you keep the two-bolt grand cru seatposts, or some other high-setback seatpost?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-24852717970197274682010-03-29T22:32:04.114-04:002010-03-29T22:32:04.114-04:00+1 on a Campy-bodied Maxi-Orange hub, and 8 speeds...+1 on a Campy-bodied Maxi-Orange hub, and 8 speeds if at all possible in both Shimano and Campy flavors. If someone wants a 7, couldn't they just spacer over a 7-cog cassette? (I use friction on 8 and do just fine.)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03977908085693494452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-51697716444506940382010-03-29T12:38:20.593-04:002010-03-29T12:38:20.593-04:00Hello: What is the ERD of the new rim design? Th...Hello: What is the ERD of the new rim design? Thanks-Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11033870275303923326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-157784071723579462010-03-29T11:32:33.139-04:002010-03-29T11:32:33.139-04:00Steel bearings! Cheap, available everywhere on th...Steel bearings! Cheap, available everywhere on the planet, and they last a long time. Ceramics seem out of sync with the rest of V-O offerings. The large cost difference results in a tiny (1 watt?) performance increase and they are an example of yet another fad in the cycling industry with an exceedingly poor cost/benefit ration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-86278065581417638512010-03-29T11:06:56.763-04:002010-03-29T11:06:56.763-04:00The interest in seven speeds or less is that it sh...The interest in seven speeds or less is that it shifts significantly easier with friction shifting. Eight speeds isn't bad, but nine is fickle. The other possible advantage as seen with the 135mm Phil Freewheel hub is that you can have a dishless rear wheel that is amazingly strong.Garthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-39300499156432452972010-03-29T10:01:22.327-04:002010-03-29T10:01:22.327-04:00Nix the ceramic.
A shorter cassette body would be...Nix the ceramic.<br /><br />A shorter cassette body would be good, dishless @ 130 spacing, you could also use it to make a 120mm<br />dished road wheel.<br /><br />Why the interest in freewheel hubs?,<br />the current freewheel selection stinks for use 5 speed users.<br /><br />Agree on the Maxi, either it has the Maxi bearing system or call it a GranCru.scottghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096280411006769265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72038900214331739532010-03-29T09:58:28.272-04:002010-03-29T09:58:28.272-04:00The Maxi Orange hubs sound very interesting.
Can ...The Maxi Orange hubs sound very interesting.<br /><br />Can I put in a request for QR skewers with an old-fashioned end nut (as on the following link) - either as original equipment on your MO hubs, or as a separate item?<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/stronglight/4428278699/<br /><br />They look just right on classic hubs / bikes, but seem to be impossible to find separately now.<br /><br />Tom from LondonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-14167301677019761862010-03-29T09:31:17.781-04:002010-03-29T09:31:17.781-04:00Ceramic bearings might encourage me to choose the ...Ceramic bearings might encourage me to choose the VO hubs over the similar offerings from Grand Bois and Formula.<br /><br />Any updates on the randonneur-style bars?bskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956068370281211552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-53624742236934385342010-03-29T09:18:42.116-04:002010-03-29T09:18:42.116-04:00I was very surprised VO is considering modern ramp...I was very surprised VO is considering modern ramps and pins on their rings. I'm 100% in agreement with Johnson on this one. Cyclists have been shifting without such marketing gimmicks for over 50 years without any problems. If you're having trouble shifting a front derailleur, I doubt a ramp on the chainring will miraculously solve the problem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-26547178276762637342010-03-29T08:52:02.980-04:002010-03-29T08:52:02.980-04:00I'd love to see a hub or wheelset featuring 13...I'd love to see a hub or wheelset featuring 135mm rear spacing for those of us who have touring/cross/hybrid bikes with that spacing. Do you have anything in the works?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-60037438066333398232010-03-28T19:14:41.409-04:002010-03-28T19:14:41.409-04:00Maxi-Orange Hubs sound wonderful. Particularly a ...Maxi-Orange Hubs sound wonderful. Particularly a direct competitor to Phil's dishless 135mm freewheel hub which I have yet to afford. The key word is Dishless. Also, yes, to incorporate the keyhole design will be to trump Phil, not to mention price. Good cartridge bearings, easily replaceable will be sufficient. I've said this before, and I repeat it. To add a grease fitting to allow convenient greasing would guarantee bearing life against moisture that does make it past those seals.<br /><br />Someone please refresh my memory on what made the MaxiCar bearing system unique.<br /><br />Oh, I remember this idea, now. Making a dishless cassette hub. The idea is that you would use the largest seven cogs of an eight speed cassette. The Freehub itself would be narrower to allow this. You can then have a dishless wheel without being limited to the two IRD supplied freewheel options. You would also have wider parts availability. What do you think?Garthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-79423540902311682572010-03-28T18:40:18.215-04:002010-03-28T18:40:18.215-04:00Re: Ceramic bearings. So long as the cartridge be...Re: Ceramic bearings. So long as the cartridge bearing size is standard and readily available in both normal and ceramic variants, spec them with normal, and if the end user wants to go with ceramic, they can upgrade themselves.Pete Ruckelshaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15020408559096296268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-13413661498615842932010-03-28T17:16:44.615-04:002010-03-28T17:16:44.615-04:00I strongly urge 37mm on the fenders. I was in fact...I strongly urge 37mm on the fenders. I was in fact just checking the site for them when I came across this posting.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14240445000828149128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-61788545618105926882010-03-28T17:16:44.616-04:002010-03-28T17:16:44.616-04:00Chris--
What else could you possibly make availa...Chris-- <br /><br />What else could you possibly make available to us cycling devotees? Possibly a Alex Singer BB reproduction and a Nivex rear derailleur repro?<br /><br />Bernie BurtonUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16254773865436683894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-33852757681344309312010-03-28T13:55:03.065-04:002010-03-28T13:55:03.065-04:00very exciting stuff indeed! wingnuts! i do have to...very exciting stuff indeed! wingnuts! i do have to agree with anonymous' comment about sealed bearing hubs not being more car than maxi. but i am still excited about them and am saving up now.The Flying Dutchmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04135101073818310163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-91056068067457477802010-03-28T10:25:42.143-04:002010-03-28T10:25:42.143-04:00no ceramics, 37mm fender first...
as always, than...no ceramics, 37mm fender first...<br /><br />as always, thanks ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-32977132123073861172010-03-27T22:16:10.999-04:002010-03-27T22:16:10.999-04:00Agreed on NTN. I used to work for them here in the...Agreed on NTN. I used to work for them here in the US, and we supplied Honda (among many others, but curiously not Toyota) with wheel bearings....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-9909643960697500212010-03-27T18:41:25.680-04:002010-03-27T18:41:25.680-04:00Chris--
Best Japanese SS bearings? NTN
Bernie Bu...Chris--<br />Best Japanese SS bearings? NTN<br /><br />Bernie BurtonUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16254773865436683894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-56657463144209361892010-03-27T16:46:03.537-04:002010-03-27T16:46:03.537-04:00I also vote no on ceramic bearings, but all you cu...I also vote no on ceramic bearings, but all you curious/not-a-total-Luddite folks can read up here. <br /><br />http://www.bsahome.org/tools/ESC%20Reports/Ceramic%20bearings.pdf<br /><br />Pop quiz! Where do those bearings belong? <br /><br />A. Neglected winter commuter<br />B. 14.96 pound race rig<br />C. Rocket powered recumbent<br />D. Underwater turbineUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00188852738230906806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-78884137622616269942010-03-27T12:53:58.609-04:002010-03-27T12:53:58.609-04:00Please tell me that the cassette hubs will come in...Please tell me that the cassette hubs will come in Campy compatible version as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-33371192464720703552010-03-27T11:17:23.132-04:002010-03-27T11:17:23.132-04:00If your just going to insert sealed bearings into ...If your just going to insert sealed bearings into a "Maxi-Orange" hub you should just leave out the Maxi, What makes Maxi-Car hubs so incredible is their elaborate bearing system, one that would (and some still do) outlast any sealed bearing hub on the market today. Anyhow I'm sure it would cost way too much money to replicate their old bearing system, so at least be sure to include button hole pattern for ease of spoke replacement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-4928031501816230492010-03-27T10:35:50.690-04:002010-03-27T10:35:50.690-04:00...and I presume y'all know that Phil Wood pas......and I presume y'all know that Phil Wood passed away very recently, at age 84? He had sold the company about twenty years ago, so he did get to enjoy the last twenty years of his life, and was quite busy, including teaching Calculus, among several other things. Nerd Engineers rule!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com