tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post7220195268992033259..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Show TimeVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-21379996961262891682016-02-27T16:45:11.508-05:002016-02-27T16:45:11.508-05:00I have been looking high and low for aluminum or s...I have been looking high and low for aluminum or stainless steel 20" (406) fenders for my Moulton APB. Any suggestions are welcome.Thanks, Dan<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10530790102566141514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-47109445701109259122016-02-26T13:45:48.949-05:002016-02-26T13:45:48.949-05:00A decaleur that mounts on the stem bolt like the n...A decaleur that mounts on the stem bolt like the now discontinued model of a few years ago.<br /><br />I'd also be interested in a 650b replacement fork similar to those thar SOMA sells , but with a1" threaded steerer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-90063792323013582052016-02-26T00:57:16.609-05:002016-02-26T00:57:16.609-05:00A saddlebag support that is a better engineering s...A saddlebag support that is a better engineering solution than the ridiculous Bagman....hopefully attaches to that nice big strong seatpost that's right there, instead of the saddle rails.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-21333576263065700872016-02-26T00:14:18.955-05:002016-02-26T00:14:18.955-05:00I already sent an email a few months ago, but offe...I already sent an email a few months ago, but offering one of your crank models with tandem drilling would be great. Currently the only viable options are from Sugino and the new Stronglight. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07000742050625709410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-19201773608991978272016-02-25T20:58:47.132-05:002016-02-25T20:58:47.132-05:00another vote for a disc brake mixte. with the top ...another vote for a disc brake mixte. with the top tube(s) completely straight from dropout to head tube.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-49266434023302305242016-02-25T19:07:20.327-05:002016-02-25T19:07:20.327-05:00echoing geoff_tewierik... disc mixte = discxte!echoing geoff_tewierik... disc mixte = discxte!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-32529318468927756832016-02-25T15:08:38.847-05:002016-02-25T15:08:38.847-05:00Thanks for all the ideas, especially those sent vi...Thanks for all the ideas, especially those sent via email. Here are a few comments.<br /><br />VO disc brakes are outside of our expertise (except the long-reach type). But we have talked about a growler rack.<br /><br />We have started work on the next version of the Polyvalent.<br /><br />We don't do lighting, or tires. It's simply a matter of not taking on too much.<br /><br />We'll do some trial runs of forks soon.<br /><br />Herse-style stems might look cool, but no one here actually liked using them, heavy, clamp is too wide, very expensive, etc. Not everything the constructeurs made was great.<br /><br />We'll probably do some more fender models--that's one of the factories I'll visit.<br /><br />Roller bearing headsets simply don't sell well, so we dropped the 1" version we had. That's the problem with so many niche products that would be cool to make--they don't sell well enough to cover development, prototyping, and a minimum production run cost. So we have to choose very carefully.<br /><br />ChrisVeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-25448721207110309612016-02-25T14:54:31.890-05:002016-02-25T14:54:31.890-05:00How about a black/noir stem to match the handlebar...How about a black/noir stem to match the handlebars? I think Gran Compe comes in black. <br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-79817231275835750722016-02-25T14:44:16.448-05:002016-02-25T14:44:16.448-05:00Some time ago, perhaps last year, a photo of a rep...Some time ago, perhaps last year, a photo of a reproduction Herse-styled stem appeared on this blog. Any chance this product might come to market? It would hopefully contain a housing stop for cantilever and center pull brakes, btw. <br /><br />Here's an older post and photo than the one I'm remembering.<br /><br />http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2007/03/projects.html<br /><br />Also, is there any chance Fairweather and Panaracer could produce a slightly larger (chevron tread, multiple colors) tire in 700c, something on the order of 700c x 32-36?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />L.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-15749546492279146362016-02-25T11:08:20.107-05:002016-02-25T11:08:20.107-05:00+1 for Black Hammered Fenders
I need 650b x 52mm+1 for Black Hammered Fenders<br /><br />I need 650b x 52mmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-15186007608142062172016-02-24T14:15:44.775-05:002016-02-24T14:15:44.775-05:00I second a Polyvalent with discs!I second a Polyvalent with discs!Ray Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-3883304408985637862016-02-24T11:38:32.046-05:002016-02-24T11:38:32.046-05:00Bring back the roller-bearing 1 1/8 inch headset. ...Bring back the roller-bearing 1 1/8 inch headset. There are few options in an anti-shimmy headset for bikes with threadless steerers. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11830915925648006565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-29435462359329879842016-02-24T10:15:00.394-05:002016-02-24T10:15:00.394-05:00welded steel stems, a la kelly or salsa stems. a w...welded steel stems, a la kelly or salsa stems. a welded steel stem can be much thinner, and would look better on steel frames with 1 1/8 forks and 31.8 bars. If done competently they don't have to weigh THAT much moreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-22885720242149208792016-02-24T08:27:57.398-05:002016-02-24T08:27:57.398-05:00Big size, short top tube, full step through frames...Big size, short top tube, full step through frames!JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15098889320808703090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-60941599984861549342016-02-23T20:26:12.362-05:002016-02-23T20:26:12.362-05:00More Noir! I'd love the 50.4 crankset (or some...More Noir! I'd love the 50.4 crankset (or some other lower-range option) in black. Also, your mini front racks would be great in black. Enjoy the travel!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03101151381428561040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-30713066423189149422016-02-23T19:04:44.470-05:002016-02-23T19:04:44.470-05:0027 inch 1 1/4 (630 X 32) and 1 3/8 (630 X 35) skin...27 inch 1 1/4 (630 X 32) and 1 3/8 (630 X 35) skin wall tires, the Kenda gum walls leave a lot to be desired, all of those wonderful vintage bikes from the 70s need great tires to come back to life. Now that we have gotten over the high pressure craze and have seen what wider contact patch/larger air volume tires ride like, can some one please bring back the IRC skin walls from those thrilling days of yesteryear?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-29960947651767342132016-02-23T18:57:35.938-05:002016-02-23T18:57:35.938-05:00I would love to see a low trail fork offered with ...I would love to see a low trail fork offered with a 1" steerer; similar to what Soma offers(http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/champs-elysees-low-trail-road-fork), their's is 1 1/8" only though....<br /><br />1" threaded would be ideal, but I realize it would be impossible to adequately stock multiple steerer lengths. However, 1" threadless would suffice. There are many options, including roller bearing, 1" threadless headsets, unsightly as they are, shims do work well with 1 1/8" stems, 1" threadless stems can still be found on ebay fairly regularly, or perhaps offer a 1" threadless stem of your own. This supplier on eBay does, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bi-King-UNO-Alloy-3D-Forged-Stem-25-4-x-80mm-1-Steerer-Silver-D-LT22H-/151154049721?hash=item23317bc2b9....<br /><br />There are so may beautiful older road frames with decent clearances, but with high rakes, that could be easily modified into more practical commuter/sport touring bikes; if such a fork option were avalaible. <br /><br />Resurecting quality lugged road frames, built with nice tubing, with said low trail fork, say in chrome, a pair of supple 28-32mm tires, a set of your 35mm fenders and racks, and you'd have a supremely elegant, accessible, and practical bike....<br /><br />Thanks for providing the venue for such direct input, I really appreciate all of the niches you've filled in the last several years with your products. I can't begin to tell you how many old bikes I've retrofitted and breathed new life into with your parts! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-83706688671321285422016-02-23T18:45:45.971-05:002016-02-23T18:45:45.971-05:00Black, Hammered, 700C, >=60mm wide fenders.
Mix...Black, Hammered, 700C, >=60mm wide fenders.<br />Mixte with discs, capable of front loading.<br />700c>=45mm gumwall tires for road/light gravel.<br />Bring bring bell (think Crane Riten) that can be mounted to the existing Spacer Bell Mount.<br />Porteur rack for mid mount forks.geoff_tewierikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02941705608805116300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-80099601669617941622016-02-23T18:36:37.559-05:002016-02-23T18:36:37.559-05:00TA handlebar mount style water bolls cage
Creed L...TA handlebar mount style water bolls cage<br /><br />Creed LED headlight with shaped beam and a waterproof USB connector, like the German AXA 70 or high priced B&M Lucos U set ups for Dynamo hub powered lighting, the Shutter Precsion hubs seem to be good products, but there are no lighting systems that compare to the German products, even though the LEDS are made in Tiawan. Somebody must be working on these systems.<br /><br />Front rack attachments that go over the brake arms, the tang under the arms collapses onto the tire even with care to minimizing weight in the front bag.<br /><br />Shiny rims with internal width of 19 to 20 mm, a wider Raid rim with 32, 36, and (probably asking too much) 40 hole drillingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-26727885146784154192016-02-23T16:55:30.881-05:002016-02-23T16:55:30.881-05:00A new Polyvalent - threaded fork, relaxed geometry...A new Polyvalent - threaded fork, relaxed geometry, biased toward front loading - but with discs. Even better, a mixte with the same geometry. As much as I like Rivs, if I were to buy another Riv frame my wife would kill me quickly.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-35476433285978237072016-02-23T16:15:04.695-05:002016-02-23T16:15:04.695-05:00How about VO disc brakes, instead of the VO six pa...How about VO disc brakes, instead of the VO six pack holder how about a rack designed for a growler?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658201498289103426noreply@blogger.com