tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post8489222866797860641..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Rando Mini-Build KitVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-56510069805636773312010-10-25T18:58:52.925-04:002010-10-25T18:58:52.925-04:00I thought the lower price for mixtes simply refle...I thought the lower price for mixtes simply reflected weaker market demand. I wonder builders can afford to make them since there can't be much profit in it. Maybe the Rando costs more because part of the cost of producing the mixte is buried in there.<br /><br />However, the Rando build kit seems a great buy, and I am sorely tempted to sell off my other bikes to get one. <br /><br />Questions/comments: the list of braze-ons doesn't mention what looks to be a pump pip on the back side of the head tube. Also: bike component descriptions almost always include weight, but this is not true for frames. Finally: does anyone have any comment about the fork rake on the Rando? In the photo it looks a bit awkward, more like a kink or bend, rather than a lovely curve we all prize so highly. I've seen worse, though, and this minor detraction is by no means a deal-killer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-83255547595806721102010-09-13T01:40:20.800-04:002010-09-13T01:40:20.800-04:00This is a threaded headset--if you need handlebar ...This is a threaded headset--if you need handlebar height, you will have to get it via a taller stem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-37591395098297816802010-09-12T09:06:02.487-04:002010-09-12T09:06:02.487-04:00Chris,
Can you supply this kit with a longer stee...Chris,<br /><br />Can you supply this kit with a longer steerer tube instead of cutting to fit as shown? I need a longer steerer.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />PeterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-33232705885176189052010-09-11T13:41:45.439-04:002010-09-11T13:41:45.439-04:00Also don't forget that there is still the sad ...Also don't forget that there is still the sad fact that for an equivalent job women oftentimes get paid less than men. The less expensive Mixte kit is just VO's very nice way of fighting this economic injustice. <br /><br />Merci' VO !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-56589163558623362562010-09-10T12:58:31.413-04:002010-09-10T12:58:31.413-04:00The Mixte comes from a different builder, who is a...The Mixte comes from a different builder, who is a little less expensive. Also, the Rando's lugs are more expensive.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-23562212248925798852010-09-10T12:47:12.782-04:002010-09-10T12:47:12.782-04:00why is the rando cost more then the mixet? i thoug...why is the rando cost more then the mixet? i thought mixet bikes were harder to build and deal with.<br />thx superfreaksuperfreaknoreply@blogger.com