tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post8160373071425814435..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Bike Packing Rack, Blems, and BellsVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-52902868906427478612017-04-25T05:51:40.924-04:002017-04-25T05:51:40.924-04:00Are these ever going to happen? Perhaps one that ...Are these ever going to happen? Perhaps one that could be mounted front or rear? Second the notion of making them concave so the bags nestle in nicely.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520936192529242742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-47482424946723722532016-04-08T20:26:42.874-04:002016-04-08T20:26:42.874-04:00this might be the perfect answer to bikepacking wi...this might be the perfect answer to bikepacking with a dropper seatpost!sonofsonofsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-3808963293643747172016-02-20T18:47:53.791-05:002016-02-20T18:47:53.791-05:00I too like the rack and dry bag combo - perfect fo...I too like the rack and dry bag combo - perfect for a bike that doesn't often carry anything, but could at any time. It looks really sharp in chrome.<br /><br />Unfortunately for lots of us, many otherwise good modern frames are so graciously provided sans rack mount points... So giant, swinging saddle/seat post mount bags are sometimes the only option. The ability to work with full suspension bikes is nice, too - as is not worrying about fatigue failure or loosening fasteners.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07223549287714511979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-26923548509707095872016-01-07T11:27:05.212-05:002016-01-07T11:27:05.212-05:00Clancy, The rack would have adjustable struts if w...Clancy, The rack would have adjustable struts if we put it into production.<br /><br />Alexander, that is an MEC dry bag, but there are many brands.<br /><br />Winga, we talked about this, but are leaning toward keeping it super minimal.<br /><br />Sam, The fender rack just didn't turn out to be very practical in testing.<br /><br />Jim. we have touch-up paint for most VO frames; email.<br /><br />The trick to using dry bags on racks is to make sure they are tightly stuffed; just roll them up as far as possible before clipping. Also, I find that flat straps are better than bungy cords for dry bags.VeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-13895299760901340992016-01-07T08:59:46.165-05:002016-01-07T08:59:46.165-05:00I like the minimal rack. It could be useful just ...I like the minimal rack. It could be useful just to keep a big saddle bag (Carradice) off the tire/brake... there are no minimal racks out there.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-9115122429039375092016-01-07T01:41:47.038-05:002016-01-07T01:41:47.038-05:00Yes please! I'm building up a Vaya right now a...Yes please! I'm building up a Vaya right now and this would be a really good way to keep the loaded weight down for weekend trips.<br /><br />Can I sign up to know if these get developed?Vegashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276029873346306247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-16974988380035639342016-01-06T21:46:34.434-05:002016-01-06T21:46:34.434-05:00Speaking of blems, it would be cool if there were ...Speaking of blems, it would be cool if there were a way to find the best matching car touch up paint. For example, Mazda uses a color close to Pass Hunter red, but I'm not sure. It might be a bit brighter.Zed F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07240634864757051836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-25413510972267996832016-01-06T18:28:00.424-05:002016-01-06T18:28:00.424-05:00Yes I have been looking for a minimalist rack like...Yes I have been looking for a minimalist rack like the one pictured and I would like to buy one if available for a reasonable cost. I also want to second the ideas posted above for integrated 3-hole HD anything-cage mounts on the struts and for fatbike / plus-sized tire compatibility.<br /><br />What ever happened to the fender-rack that was mentioned on the blog a while back?Sam Placettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03049531826140356303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-49513773113145170772016-01-06T16:40:50.155-05:002016-01-06T16:40:50.155-05:00It looks like you are carrying a very uniform load...It looks like you are carrying a very uniform load like a sleeping bag or roll mat. I've tried a similar setup on a Tubus Airey with a dry bag secured with a bungee and it doesn't really work for lots of smaller items like inner tubes, multi-tool, waterproof, etc. The bungee finds the path of least resistance and the contents bunch up inbetween - like squeezing a balloon. The bag also wants to roll off. You need to fix these issuesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-19779861137468847482016-01-06T16:12:56.285-05:002016-01-06T16:12:56.285-05:00A hole other question. How is this dry bag called?...A hole other question. How is this dry bag called? I am searching for one of those! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16410350056766449307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-51129559029542878372016-01-06T15:18:04.649-05:002016-01-06T15:18:04.649-05:00A new minimal rack would be nice with the demise o...A new minimal rack would be nice with the demise of the Salsa one. The Nitto R14 is available with the usual Nitto Price. Pletcher model C is available too, but not very flexible mount due to the fix strut length. Your current design looks pretty specific to that bike. Would you modify to work with most bikes?Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09198204833535175807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-69464419428653644262016-01-06T14:50:06.450-05:002016-01-06T14:50:06.450-05:00Yes, the rack looks good. Elegant and rugged solut...Yes, the rack looks good. Elegant and rugged solution. Make it wide enough for 3" to 5" tires and you would catch the winter fat bike folks, too.tntmorivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09419649998953602654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-76797119669130177012016-01-06T14:36:18.796-05:002016-01-06T14:36:18.796-05:00I like the minimalist rack. I've seen a custom...I like the minimalist rack. I've seen a custom one with 3 holes on the struts for the bigger cages, is this possible?Wingahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11217069477221804106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-28843004538399082742016-01-06T14:33:03.356-05:002016-01-06T14:33:03.356-05:00The rack looks good, but a view from the top with ...The rack looks good, but a view from the top with no bag on it, might be helpful!? Also the nature of it's design looks like it could lend itself to some of the longer chainstay bikes that are coming out.<br /><br />I like that bell, maybe I could get a hammer and wail on a couple of my bells!? - masmojoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-19880097369974141892016-01-06T14:30:06.961-05:002016-01-06T14:30:06.961-05:00Make them only if you are going to pre fan a conca...Make them only if you are going to pre fan a concave curve to the top platform. I find it terribly annoying tying to strap a dry bag to a flat platform.teamdarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10730985048207207697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-71807110650390395592016-01-06T14:09:18.026-05:002016-01-06T14:09:18.026-05:00Not a fan of the seat packs either. Very limiting...Not a fan of the seat packs either. Very limiting if you ride a small frame and don't have much seat/tire clearance. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05851797158790971475noreply@blogger.com