The Velo ORANGE
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The emphasis is on a more relaxed and comfortable style of riding, and on refined bikes that are comfortable on a century ride, an inn-to-inn tour, or even on a ramble down your favorite dirt road. Most cyclists don't race, yet they ride uncomfortable racing bikes and try to go too fast and so miss much of the world around them.
The Velo ORANGE
9M ago
After 17 years, we will no longer update this blog platform. Google will no longer support Blogger and the associated programming we have put into it. So! Going forward, you can find all things related to Velo Orange News, products, tips and tricks, and custom bike builds on our website's native blog platform found here: https://velo-orange.com/blogs/theveloorangeblog
We've transferred our most popular blog posts to the new platform, so they won't be lost even if Blogger shuts down. We've even been posting new content, so if you missed updates, check it out!
In the meantime, the blog will ..read more
The Velo ORANGE
1y ago
I started wrenching on bikes from an early age. From changing flats on my original Mongoose 20" bike to overhauling loose-ball headsets and bottom brackets on my dad's old Cannondale, wheels-up on the basement floor. Those times taught me basic but fundamental skills that landed me a job as a mechanic in high school, got me through almost a decade of working on bikes, and ended up with me here at VO. While most of those times and much of my early mechanic years were filled with changing flats, basic 7spd derailleur adjustments, and regreasing simple older tech, times are oh-so different ..read more
The Velo ORANGE
1y ago
In Part 3 of our Let's Build a Rando Bike series, we go through the step-by-step installation of our 650b 52mm Zeppelin Fenders on our Pass Hunter Frameset!
But why even run fenders (or mudguards if you're in the UK)? Well, you'll find your bike far more useful. You won't get a wet streak up your back every time you ride through a puddle. Your feet will no longer be soaking wet just because the road is damp. And you'll stay drier in anything but heavy rain. Additionally, people riding behind you will be happier because you aren't slinging road grime into their teeth. Lastly, Your drive ..read more
The Velo ORANGE
1y ago
by Igor
The Neutrino Mini-Velo is coming back into stock soon, and now is the chance to secure your frameset! The frameset pre-sale is going live now, with expected delivery early May.
As far as the Neutrino's specifications go, they're staying the same with the exception of its new paint: Slammin' Salmon. This is a paint I've wanted to put on one of our frames for years - without finding just the right time or frame to put it on. The Neutrino is a natural choice!
Since it was first released in 2019, the Neutrino has become a crowd favorite of many for riding in the city, bikepacking, tr ..read more
The Velo ORANGE
1y ago
As we've been preparing travel arrangements for the Portland MADE show in August, we quickly discovered that luggage fees have gone sky high, and that's not even with a guarantee you and your bags end up at the same place.
So without further ado...
Introducing the Velo Orange MiniminiVelo!
Don't let its small stature fool you. It still has the full VO treatment including generous 15mm tire clearances for rough and tumble terrain and a neat wishbone chainstay bridge.
It features highly Metallic Plum paint and a VO Headbadge.
I built mine up with a coaster brake and uprig ..read more
The Velo ORANGE
1y ago
A guest post by Nic Morales
Day 1- Atlanta to Rockmart
With a frigid start not necessarily encouraging movement, I took the opportunity to meet with local cycling persona and filmmaker Hannah Griggs (QueerCyclist) at a favorite coffee shop of mine. A friend recommended Chrome Yellow some years ago, and I've always made a point to stop in whenever in town. What better place to meet someone that inspires me? We had a lovely conversation about cycling, Atlanta, and their goals within it.
The first challenge was getting from central Atlanta to the Silver Comet Trail– a bike-specific s ..read more
The Velo ORANGE
1y ago
by Clint
Intro
If you missed it, Part 1 of Pass Hunting was the story of our trip. In this part, I’d like to talk about the gear we used for our tour.
The Bike
In my view, the Pass Hunter is the most versatile bike in our lineup and the bike I find myself spending the most time on. Modern component standards and geometry equally suited for riding uphill and downhill make it a great all rounder.
You can dress it up with a carbon fork to turn it into a fast gravel bike (check out Clint’s at Blue Lug’s carbon spork Pass Hunter) or upright bars for a fun townie build (check out Blue L ..read more
The Velo ORANGE
1y ago
by Connor
About a year and a half ago, Andy send in an email with a request - a set of Velo Orange downtube decals for an old cantilever Pass Hunter. This isn't an uncommon ask for frame repaints, so we sent them out. Fast forward to just the other day when I received a follow-up email from Andy, this time with an update of his restoration job.
Repainted and rebadged, the bike had obviously been cared for and the attention to detail was apparent. More notable than the photos of the bike, however, was the story behind it.
Working at a bike company, you see your product leave the warehouse ..read more
The Velo ORANGE
1y ago
The versatility of a touring bicycle like our Polyvalent is one of its greatest attributes. With a few simple modifications, one bicycle can easily be used for a variety of different riding styles and purposes. Let's take a look at how to set up one bike for exploring gravel roads, touring remote areas, everyday commuting, and even a road ride or two!
What makes a Touring Bike?
Well, touring bikes at their core are designed to be comfortable, capable, and confident in a wide variety of terrains and environments. They are designed so that the rider can focus on the ex ..read more
The Velo ORANGE
1y ago
by Scott
I consume a fair bit of media I think. I read a couple newspapers (online) every day, check into 5-6 cycling websites, and listen to a number of podcasts when out and about. One interesting interview was with the CEO of Outside Media. The main discussion was about the state of outdoor media, and the fact that Outside now owns almost all of the big outdoor publications, and the impact of that on what we read and view.
(Derek and Connor consuming media the o ..read more