tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post555811327859199915..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: The New VO ChainguardVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-31642720834496357852007-12-13T12:21:00.000-05:002007-12-13T12:21:00.000-05:00I agree with many of the previous comments. I rec...I agree with many of the previous comments. I recommend having both available, I'll bet that even when the less expensive version is available, some folks will cough it up for the domestic version. Your customers seem willing to buy other items that are not wholy pragmatic, or items that are pragmatic at very-profound level.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13601092971406547119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72217319595787313292007-12-10T19:43:00.000-05:002007-12-10T19:43:00.000-05:00Mark-Nice find! Reminds me of the look that the ea...Mark-<BR/><BR/>Nice find! Reminds me of the look that the early diesel locomotives had for some reason.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-80607821762414098982007-12-10T16:52:00.000-05:002007-12-10T16:52:00.000-05:00I think a on-a-bike picture would do better justic...I think a on-a-bike picture would do better justice to something like a chain-gaurd.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07434219818361831871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-14446275949028126002007-12-10T15:37:00.000-05:002007-12-10T15:37:00.000-05:00To those who asked, we'll have more Sun chainguard...To those who asked, we'll have more Sun chainguards around the end of the week.<BR/><BR/>Joel, A dérailleur mount option is not in the works yet. Sorry, but that would mean another model.<BR/><BR/>Russell, They will fit a 48t ring perfectly and a 50t ring if lifted a little.<BR/><BR/>NV, Yes, We'll try a small run.<BR/><BR/>James, Yep, welded and ground. Know anyone who can make them for less?<BR/><BR/>Mike, I don't have any contacts at Wald, but I might give them a call. I'm sure their production runs are pretty big.<BR/><BR/>Alan, I'm sending one off to tiny little place in Taiwan that might be able to make them in an Artisinal way.<BR/><BR/>Also, I'm thinking no logo on the plain one and a small "VO" in a circle on the fancy.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-25442798268572915422007-12-10T15:10:00.000-05:002007-12-10T15:10:00.000-05:00First I want to say that I got the latest box of s...First I want to say that I got the latest box of swag from Velo-Orange ! Can't wait to get home and start wrenching. Thanks Chris!<BR/><BR/>I'm probably not a candidate for a chainguard but have a look at the one on this NOS Legnano - neat!<BR/><BR/>http://tinyurl.com/3dp96l<BR/><BR/>Mark Petry<BR/>Bainbridge Island, WAmpetry912https://www.blogger.com/profile/02434530239246909594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-38591773560511594622007-12-10T14:25:00.000-05:002007-12-10T14:25:00.000-05:00I'll take the disenting view and say go with the $...I'll take the disenting view and say go with the $15 version. 3X+ for the cost difference is just too great a spread, even if the item in question is $50.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00267394210839473090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-77798602422537060532007-12-10T12:53:00.000-05:002007-12-10T12:53:00.000-05:00Is there any chance of persuading Wald to re-start...Is there any chance of persuading Wald to re-start production of a reasonably-priced USA-made version? Then you could have the $50 boutique version for us bike geeks and a $15 option for the people who just want to get where they're going in normal clothes with a minimum of muss.<BR/><BR/>Or would Wald require a minimum order of a bazillion units? Chris, do you have any contacts there?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-21570456272237157282007-12-10T07:44:00.000-05:002007-12-10T07:44:00.000-05:00Chris-I must commend your job on finding and desig...Chris-I must commend your job on finding and designing durable products. Most product designers brag about how fast they can make something obsolete so it goes in the trash faster. Also see<BR/>http://www.storyofstuff.com/yankee_dollarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01440582087070295095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-35336778882159875982007-12-09T15:16:00.000-05:002007-12-09T15:16:00.000-05:00yes fancy style!and thankyou. yes USA! no logos no...yes fancy style!and thankyou. yes USA! no logos no place. no thankyou.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-50365575014099045362007-12-08T18:27:00.000-05:002007-12-08T18:27:00.000-05:00YES to US made!NO to logos!YES to US made!<BR/><BR/>NO to logos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-8668259345788922232007-12-08T16:34:00.000-05:002007-12-08T16:34:00.000-05:00nice. but would love to see a simple stamped or en...nice. but would love to see a simple stamped or engraved "VO" mark someplace on it.Reference Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14979302086402829286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-17251058870281701942007-12-08T13:23:00.000-05:002007-12-08T13:23:00.000-05:00USA, especially considering the bead blast. Practi...USA, especially considering the bead blast. Practical or not, I'm simply not interested in dull finishes. The polished finish, verses bead blasted or a powder coated finish, is one of the things that set the classic components apart from contemporary. That and the fact that I'd rather buy American for what I perceive as moral reasons, but I really don't want to open that again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-32446764477391536002007-12-08T08:56:00.000-05:002007-12-08T08:56:00.000-05:00I just ordered one of the suns for now, so I would...I just ordered one of the suns for now, so I would probably wait on the plainish $50 chainguard and spend more bucks later for the ornate VO version. I'd be glad to spend more to buy a U.S. made product. And it's a real tribute to you, Chris, that you're going to make chainguards at all. They're terrifically useful and there's nothing out there right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-9509126063767413592007-12-07T22:59:00.000-05:002007-12-07T22:59:00.000-05:00Chris, I would definitely spend $50 for a chaingua...Chris, I would definitely spend $50 for a chainguard made in the USA. It looks like its made out of stainless steel? Anyway looks like Another great product. I have been sending customers from the bike shop I manage to your website, and they really appreciate your customer service. <BR/> Thanks, TahnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-52088614830150501482007-12-07T19:26:00.000-05:002007-12-07T19:26:00.000-05:00How is the chain cover made? Two pieces welded tog...How is the chain cover made? Two pieces welded together and then ground smooth?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-109550838846260052007-12-07T16:00:00.001-05:002007-12-07T16:00:00.001-05:00I think that's a really elegant guard - and the wo...I think that's a really elegant guard - and the workmanship & quality are visible to the discerning eye. I would also prefer domestic production whenever possible. That said, $50 for a *seemingly simple* chainguard may be a bit of a tough sell for many people.<BR/>Would it be possible to do a small-ish run on domestic units to test the waters?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-26947051734217866182007-12-07T16:00:00.000-05:002007-12-07T16:00:00.000-05:00The VO chainguards are quite elegant. Nice work!I...The VO chainguards are quite elegant. Nice work!<BR/><BR/>I, personally, would be willing to spend $50, especially for something made in the US, but lots of folks probably would not. Perhaps a line of pretty good $15 guards, made in Taiwan, as well as a more "artisanal" line, for lack of a better word, made in the US?<BR/><BR/>What size ring will these fit? My bike has a Sugino "mountain" triple, with a 46t big ring.<BR/><BR/>Thanks!russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10545870152085789929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-18792644885688217702007-12-07T14:30:00.000-05:002007-12-07T14:30:00.000-05:00It's good to have something available that is made...It's good to have something available that is made here (something other than spokes) but I'd hope that at some point in the future VO imports would sell a highly adaptable and attractive $15 chaincover that could be stocked by bike shops. <BR/><BR/>The vast majority of city bicycles in this country aren't city bicycles or were cobbled together out of used parts. $50 chaincovers wouldn't make a lot of sense to most people. A taiwansese chaincover and a matching set of taiwanese fenders would make a nice alternative to yellow bike planet and rolled pant leg. You're my hero for dealing with the chaincover issue. Just about every other design issue has received attention in recent years but not this one. About fucking time.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03996689575248828818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-20813263844311426732007-12-07T14:17:00.000-05:002007-12-07T14:17:00.000-05:00As long as they match the mudguards $50 is ok - fo...As long as they match the mudguards $50 is ok - for bike geeks who build their own bikes. <BR/>Will you continue to sell the chaincase? I've come to the conclusion that the chaincase powder coated black to match the frame is the best solution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-73301237976404364412007-12-07T14:15:00.000-05:002007-12-07T14:15:00.000-05:00I like the new chain guards very much. I would pay...I like the new chain guards very much. <BR/><BR/>I would pay $50.00 for one, but recognize many would not.<BR/><BR/>Will this have a derailer mount option perchance? The one problem with my Wald is that I cannot get it mounted on aught but my singlespeed bike.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-67436024943878926132007-12-07T12:55:00.000-05:002007-12-07T12:55:00.000-05:00i agree with michael - let's have as much as possi...i agree with michael - let's have as much as possible made in the usa and use the least polluting method of transport as well. sure the difference between $15 and $50 is worth considering since money doesn't grow on trees but money isn't going to be worth much when the ice caps melt and the planet can only support life in the form of one-celled organisms, never mind trees.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-4730599485010095682007-12-07T12:49:00.000-05:002007-12-07T12:49:00.000-05:00USA USA USAUSA USA USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com