tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00The Velo ORANGE BlogVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger24260125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72292519253505971952024-02-12T16:45:25.862-05:002024-02-12T16:45:25.862-05:00@anon- Looks like a repainted Mk2 Velo Orange Poly...@anon- Looks like a repainted Mk2 Velo Orange PolyvalentVeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-66965828377260668162024-02-12T16:42:00.678-05:002024-02-12T16:42:00.678-05:00What’s the brand of bike with pug on it?What’s the brand of bike with pug on it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-10153343577206120242024-01-27T19:40:25.321-05:002024-01-27T19:40:25.321-05:00This is almost exactly 10 years after the most rec...This is almost exactly 10 years after the most recent comment. But I'm impressed in other forums about owner response to long-time dormant topics. I've got quite-a-bit of Velo-Orange equipment. Today, January 2024, I'm thinking about equipping a small-framed MTB with a Velo-Orange Rear rack. But that MTB does not have seat-stay "braze-ons" near the seat. My MTB does have 'V'-brakes. I see in an image on the VO site that the Campeuer rear rack could be attached to seat-stay 'V'-brake pivots. Does the special 90-degree transition-to-brake-mount "daruma" come in the hardware bundle for a V-O rear rack? If not, how can I include that in any order? -- Gary.E.Madine@gmail.comGary Madinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03607101968270880525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-74878523094165742842024-01-09T23:38:01.920-05:002024-01-09T23:38:01.920-05:00I also bought the same brakes.
By the way, do you ...I also bought the same brakes.<br />By the way, do you sell the nice cable end balls in the photo at your shop?<br />Yours is similar to ZTTO's 8.6mm one, but it looks smaller. Is it the same?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-67198759949220868142023-12-16T00:32:55.631-05:002023-12-16T00:32:55.631-05:00Hi -- this is an old review, but I really enjoyed ...Hi -- this is an old review, but I really enjoyed it. Just purchased a 2023 Pass Hunter frame and look forward to becoming more philosophical while riding this bike. In the end riding a bike is a great way to reflect on life, and to discover the stuff we miss.rjf415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-25617332502032416822023-11-14T17:32:20.117-05:002023-11-14T17:32:20.117-05:00Fascinating blog. I first heard of VO when I saw a...Fascinating blog. I first heard of VO when I saw a city rider with one of your heavy duty twin kickstands. He let me examine it and try it, and I bought one for my Dutch bike. I've had it a decade. Good deal. <br />I really love French curved forks. I think new bikes look very sad without them.Mikehttp://johndenugent.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-7221436947295628852023-11-10T20:18:37.701-05:002023-11-10T20:18:37.701-05:00You need a 180mm IS adapterYou need a 180mm IS adapterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-58741033680376153942023-11-03T21:09:25.124-04:002023-11-03T21:09:25.124-04:00I’m having success with this (RHS only) shifter co...I’m having success with this (RHS only) shifter connected to a Box 3 derailer (has a friction clutch). My cassette is a Box 3 9-speed (11-50). The Box 3 requires a LARGE cable pull to cover the entire cassette. <br /><br />From the small cog (ENE lever fully forward, parallel to DT) to the largest cassette cog… ENE lever moves through ≈150° (150 degrees). When using the 50T cog, the ENE lever is about 30 degrees away from being parallel to the downtube — facing the BB. <br /><br />The friction clutch causes shifting to require more force on the lever. It’s hardly buttery-smooth. However: it’s an all steel cassette, rated for e-bikes. I have more than a hard year’s use on it. And I’m over 220 lbs. and a strong climber. This is a long-wearing, low-maintenance drivetrain. I’m Victoria, BC. Larpy1933https://m.youtube.com/@zepto9noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-74273627306096100272023-09-01T21:04:41.336-04:002023-09-01T21:04:41.336-04:00Well at my age I need all the grunt gears I put on...Well at my age I need all the grunt gears I put on my MTB… You see I am 80 years old and I still ride my 2005 Rocky… she maybe a little old but I can still climb with any in my age group around here… thanks to my triple chain ring, it saves my bacon oftenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-38237889664627840732023-08-11T21:50:30.809-04:002023-08-11T21:50:30.809-04:00Thank you For the update!Thank you For the update!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-42214849241960443882023-08-11T07:09:10.795-04:002023-08-11T07:09:10.795-04:00As one door closes, another opens! Your cycling in...As one door closes, another opens! Your cycling insights have been a beacon of knowledge, and I'm thrilled to continue the journey with Velo Orange on the new blog platform. Keep the wheels turning! 🚲🌞<br /><a href="https://www.couponsheaven.com" rel="nofollow">couponsheaven.com</a>Couponsheavenhttps://www.couponsheaven.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72347977629744649112023-07-28T08:02:45.073-04:002023-07-28T08:02:45.073-04:00I've been utility-biking-only since about 2006...I've been utility-biking-only since about 2006, and prefer my pars interchangeable.<br /><br />That said, there have been a few innovations that I think are worth the upgrade.<br /><br />Indexed shifting, that is good, especially for the fancier IGHs.<br /><br />I think through-axles are a good thing, especially for the front wheel with disk brakes that otherwise threaten to eject a loose front wheel.<br /><br />Disk brakes are good-mostly, except that on one of my bikes I swapped to Sturmey-Archer Drum and that is also good, durable, and easy to service. The rotor ran into too many things and got slightly bent, a chirping rotor sucks.<br /><br />Hydraulic is pretty good; it doesn't get water in the cable that freezes to ice in the winter.<br /><br />I'm undecided about threadless forks. Those seem like something invented by someone who had never sat upright on a bicycle.<br /><br />I don't see much use in the modern bottom-bracket "innovation", square-taper works fine for me. I wish that elliptical bottom-bracket shells were more common, that solves a problemm.<br /><br />Since I use IGH, I don't have much use for the increasing specialization in freewheels and derailers and chains.<br /><br />Belt drive looks fine in theory, but I've seen one split on the road (not my bike) so in practice I am skeptical. An IGH with a greasy chain inside a full chain case seems like a nice idea to me, and we had those once upon a time.<br /><br />Tubeless tires seems like a PITA for on-the-road repair.<br /><br />No need for carbon fiber, would not want to worry about hurting my bike by scratching it. Titanium would be nice, though.<br /><br />dr2chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16320828055999939449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-46504628206295386532023-06-20T13:48:13.668-04:002023-06-20T13:48:13.668-04:00Triples like sus-stems, they have a place. Those o...Triples like sus-stems, they have a place. Those of us who live in hilly places who always have extra weight on the bike and want to keep costs down -> profit. IMHO Best shifter, 11clicks of old ERGO goodness. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-82907876073015467882023-06-05T00:03:29.738-04:002023-06-05T00:03:29.738-04:00I have two parts bin builds. a 1994(?) Trek 5900 O...I have two parts bin builds. a 1994(?) Trek 5900 OCLV (Issue Bike) That is built with mostly items that have issues or broken repair replacement items. Second one is a 1991 Schwinn High Plains Aluminum with a Schwinn 411 handlebar/basket combo. R.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18423646481727227221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-57545126889785168172023-06-04T23:39:26.070-04:002023-06-04T23:39:26.070-04:00I have a couple. The latest is a Trek 5900 OCLV. I...I have a couple. The latest is a Trek 5900 OCLV. I refer to it as "Issue Bike". Almost everything on it has an issue. The frame has some chain suck damage that the prior owner used epoxy to repair/cover up. The handlebars were salvaged. One side bent in at the bottom. Took a cheater bar to bend back. Shimano Ultegra brifters as brake levers. Right stopped working and I couldn't get it to work again. Left works, but decided not to. Shift cable is still in it, coiled up. Rear Rolf wheel has both round and bladed spokes from a broken donor Rolf wheel. White bar wrap. Take off Framed stem with a shim for the 1" threadless steerer. 110/74 BCD crank with stripped removal threads. Salvaged bottom bracket. Shimano C201 Rapid Rise rear der, old Ultegra 600 braze on front der with half the cage sawed off with a Tourney cage grafted to it and RX100 downtube shifters with a broken left lever stop. <br /><br />Second one is a Schwinn High Plains Aluminum (Resurrections Bike). Bought some Schwinn 411 combo handlbar basket, Ergon grips, WTB SST OEM take off saddle and used seatpost. Rest is parts bin. I think even the chain was salvaged from a whole, cheap big box bike. Reginald Alexisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-53837923783324348962023-06-01T23:40:48.557-04:002023-06-01T23:40:48.557-04:00There is no ethical consumption under capitalism. ...There is no ethical consumption under capitalism. -- and i agree. <br /><br />and the bike business is becoming monopolistic... <br /><br />woe to us all. <br /><br />there are and will be, into the foreseable future, good mechanical bikes that are affordable and fixable. youll just have to be saavy enough to buy them... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-88926177134441062982023-05-28T16:35:53.921-04:002023-05-28T16:35:53.921-04:00Where can I buy it - or something similar. I need ...Where can I buy it - or something similar. I need this :) Mads Gorm Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16636993069871104674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-46132742794728567272023-05-23T15:33:43.440-04:002023-05-23T15:33:43.440-04:00I got Shimano Altus CT-91 brakes to work on a 1989...I got Shimano Altus CT-91 brakes to work on a 1989 Trek 520 using Thinline Kool Stop pads. The posts on the fork measured 60 mm.Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12789153657442637138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-62862999808215109792023-05-22T09:55:05.371-04:002023-05-22T09:55:05.371-04:00good work
keep it up
Memorial picturesgood work<br />keep it up<br /><a href="http://www.memorial-pictures.com" rel="nofollow">Memorial pictures</a>memorial pichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683061325125504748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-5975239085754240392023-05-01T02:57:36.740-04:002023-05-01T02:57:36.740-04:00I've always enjoyed doing all my own maintenan...I've always enjoyed doing all my own maintenance. Carbon frames, full suspension and even forks and shock absorbers. Something I found appealing about bikes in the early 2000s was how you could swap parts with relative ease as the interface standards were widely upheld. I enjoy the performance of modern bikes, but it's really disappointing to me how the manufacturers have become protectionist and tribal with regard to standards, effectively forcing you to buy more and more as the compatibility issues dictate full system upgrades. A lot of the 'performance benefits' are questionable. Endlessly adding cassette sprockets and electronic shifting. Seems they're getting pretty desperate to squeeze developments out of derailleur gears. The latest SRAM set is so expensive is it really that much better than a 10/11 speed cable set? Not justifiable if you ask me. Kinda gone off topic and started ranting, but you get the idea. These days I just enjoy riding the bikes I've got. No plans to upgrade my rim braked 10 speed road bike or 2018 orange MTB. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-5567099593883606292023-04-30T13:34:46.357-04:002023-04-30T13:34:46.357-04:00I don't mind new innovations being introduced ...I don't mind new innovations being introduced by the bike industry, largely derived from professional racing machines. But not at the expense of eliminating production of existing technology that is simple, affordable and user-serviceable. The vast majority of bike riders do not and will never race. We just want to enjoy being on a bike for pleasure, for transportation, for exploration. I worry that most of the bike manufacturing industry doesn't see things the same way. Thanks to VO for providing products and support for the non-racing majority.Kim Isaacsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02911514418209272326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-66453637352173649582023-04-26T10:21:09.835-04:002023-04-26T10:21:09.835-04:00There is no ethical consumption under capitalism.There is no ethical consumption under capitalism.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-12618989932758463312023-04-25T23:33:54.560-04:002023-04-25T23:33:54.560-04:00I live 60 miles from a bike shop, and 150 miles fr...I live 60 miles from a bike shop, and 150 miles from a good one. I have to do my own servicing most of the time, so the bike fleet is all aluminum and steel with threaded bbs, barely any hydraulics, and a lot of 8-speed setups because it’s easier to get chains and harvest parts from local cast offs. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-54680668377289791472023-04-25T13:58:41.822-04:002023-04-25T13:58:41.822-04:00I do all my own work (so far,) but none of my bike...I do all my own work (so far,) but none of my bikes is especially complicated. No carbon, no suspension, no electronics other than generator lighting.<br /><br />I did just buy a Trek District 4, though, which has a belt drive, an Alfine 8-speed hub, internally routed cables, and fully hydraulic brakes. So far the only learning experience has been removing and replacing the rear wheel, in my garage, just to make sure I could do it if needed. I have less than 700 miles on it, though.<br /><br />That bike, by the way, is eagerly awaiting the availability of your utility bar. It looks like a really clean way to have some front storage, and I'd also like a little more rise on what is my bike for slower, easier riding.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07221537769343338514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-88261002801077208712023-04-14T21:59:58.187-04:002023-04-14T21:59:58.187-04:00what kind of bearing is this?what kind of bearing is this?Bearinghttps://bearingpost.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com