PSA: Velo Orange Randonneur bars on sale and on their way out!
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PSA: Velo Orange Randonneur bars on sale and on their way out!
Hey everyone.
I've been considering the Velo Orange Randonneur bars for a build and asked a question about them vs their formerly-in-stock "Course" bars a few weeks back. The info I got back was valuable. I was told that "The Rando bars are our only classic-standard road bars, sporting more of a randonneuring, sport-tourer shape, rather than the racier, more traditional shape of the Course. A little bit of upsweep, and a little flare, as well as a considerable amount of drop. As we don't have plans on bringing back the Randonneur after it's gone, I'd suggest you check one out sooner than later."
I'm glad I sat on the information because it seems as through they now have them discounted, which is a nice treat, but it also means they may be giving them one final push out the door.
Now may be a good time to act if you have a need for these.
I've been considering the Velo Orange Randonneur bars for a build and asked a question about them vs their formerly-in-stock "Course" bars a few weeks back. The info I got back was valuable. I was told that "The Rando bars are our only classic-standard road bars, sporting more of a randonneuring, sport-tourer shape, rather than the racier, more traditional shape of the Course. A little bit of upsweep, and a little flare, as well as a considerable amount of drop. As we don't have plans on bringing back the Randonneur after it's gone, I'd suggest you check one out sooner than later."
I'm glad I sat on the information because it seems as through they now have them discounted, which is a nice treat, but it also means they may be giving them one final push out the door.
Now may be a good time to act if you have a need for these.
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This is great to know, thanks. Been considering these for a bike I'm building up.
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Well, shoot -- they only seem to have wider sizes in stock anymore. I bet you're right that they are discontinuing this model, which is a shame. Their "Nouveau Randonneur" bar is not comparable at all.
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Just FYI, most traditional randonneur bars are measured at the drops...which means the tops are 2-3cms narrower than you might be expecting.
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Accounting for that is trivial. That the Nouveau Randonneur bars are also compact drops with flattened tops, a backsweep, little to any upsweep, with a 31.8mm clamp, are harder to reconcile if the Grand Cru bars were what you liked.
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