Garth, FWIW I really like those VO Grand Cru calipers. I replaced a set of Record 80's calipers/brake levers with Grand Crus and the TRP levers someone posted about recently and it's a combo I've been really happy with.If it matters, a number of years ago in *Bicycle Quarterly* Jan Heine did an extensive and favorable review of this brakeset ...not sure if it's available online or not. But to my mind they really work well...although I admit I don't live in the mountains. They're good-looking brakes as well.$175 per set does not seem unreasonable
On Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 6:18:36 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote: > > I have no idea where the frames are being made or any of the other > particulars beyond what was printed by VO. Taiwan is likely of course as I > think that's where they have the majority of the business relationships. > I'm eager to try their Grand Cru calipers too. I've never used any caliper > besides a Suntour somethingoranother in the 70's and Campy Record of the > 80's. > > The main difference with the VO and the Riv models is one of how the rider > is positioned over the BB. The VO is much more body forward, with a steeper > seat tube angle(73.5 vs. 72), and notably more reach and longer font end. > Also more fork rake, less trail, around 51 think, and a higher BB, all of > which suits me. > > > > On Friday, August 4, 2023 at 5:42:04 PM UTC-4 jrst wrote: > > Garth, looks really nice. Are they made in Taiwan? Enjoy > > On Fri, Aug 4, 2023 at 4:09 PM Garth wrote: > > I pre-ordered the VO Rando today. Through the 6th the frames are > discounted 20% for pre-orders. I hadn't even been aware of them. Road bike > heaven, Yippee ! > > I finally got the drop bars on my Franklin and I had forgotten how much I > love riding them, so I'm going the exact opposite of what Riv is doing, I'm > all in on going back to pure road bikes. > > https://velo-orange.com/products/rando-frameset > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/d777f845-6010-407c-90a3-9c7a3e86bd4dn%40googlegroups.com.
