My Velo Orange Ranndonneur

 


It's been a few years since I updated this site. My latest bicycle is something I've thought about for several years but until Velo Orange came along it really wasn't feasible. While I still use my Romulus for touring/commuting this bicycle is superior in almost every aspect. The lugs are thinned and there are many nice details on the frame, the lighter weight tubing makes the bike fell much more responsive and comfortable (I really can feel a huge difference over the Romulus, which was running the same wheelset/tires), proper attachments for fenders and racks (no zip-ties!). The frame is setup for internal through-the-downtube wiring for a rear generator-powered light but the lighting system won't come together until the new Schmidt eDelux is released. These photos were also posted on the Velo Orange blog on May 1st.

2008 Velo Orange Randonneur
frame/fork
Velo Orange Randonneur (61cm with a custom shorter top tube because I am long-legged with a short torso)
color
Custom Metallic Blue
headset/BB
Ultegra
crank
Campagnolo UT 50/34 172.5mm
front der.
Campagnolo Centaur QS
rear der.
Shimano Dura-ace 9sp (a Campy is shown in the photo but the Shimano works much better)
shifters
Campagnolo Chorus QS
cassette
Custom Shimano 13-29 9sp (thanks to the ShiftMate)
chain
Connex 908
wheels

OpenPro/Dura-ace 36h rear
OpenPro/Schmidt (SON) 32h front

tires
Grand Bois Cypres 700x30
brakes
Paul Racer (polished)
handlebar
Nitto Soba/Noodle 44cm
stem
Nitto Tech. Dlx 9cm
saddle
B17 Brown Ti
seatpost
Nitto SP72 "Jaguar"
pedals
bebop stainless
Honjo fenders, VO front rack, VO brown elk hide handlebar wrap, blue velox plugs