Velorbis Shine
My new Velorbis Scrap Deluxe bike on its first day out in the city.
It is so dreamy to ride, sitting high and proud on the bike lanes. So wicked cool, in fact, that I merely rode it around yesterday, throughout the city. Just because. No A to B. No fetch this, buy that. Just a ride.
Velorbis is building up their distributor network abroad at the moment, so the Scrap Deluxe - as well as their other fine models (my wife just got herself a Victoria) - should be coming soon to a bike shop near you.
It retails for 6500 kroner in Denmark (€860 / $1300)
It's amazing how many people the past two days have stared at the bike and, if the opportunity arose, commented to me about how cool it is.
And cool it is.![Velorbis Diamond (by [Zakkaliciousness])](http://static.flickr.com/2295/2126229351_2f523a567b_m.jpg "Velorbis Diamond (by [Zakkaliciousness])")
![Velorbis Yellow (by [Zakkaliciousness])](http://static.flickr.com/2092/2126226893_b72351d7fa_m.jpg "Velorbis Yellow (by [Zakkaliciousness])")
![Velorbis Marble (by [Zakkaliciousness])](http://static.flickr.com/2292/2127003302_218be0910f_m.jpg "Velorbis Marble (by [Zakkaliciousness])")
![Velborbis Grip (by [Zakkaliciousness])](http://static.flickr.com/2101/2128049513_e312452b9d_m.jpg "Velborbis Grip (by [Zakkaliciousness])")
11 comments:
Zak
Very nice. Is that a Son hub I see?
David
So you think they're coming to America?!
Their website says this model has a raw distressed finish. Sounds a bit like jeans. Anyway what does that mean, in normal English? Sounds like it's unpainted and has been bashed around. But the pics on their site show a pristine frame.
But what a beautiful bike you got there.
What about those grips? What are they made of?
Footbrake at back, handbrake at front?
Gears in rear hub? How many?
I love that you get all the 'extras' that aren't really extras, but which aren't included with other brands: mudguards, chainguard, front and rear lights, built-in lock, carry rack (what are those called really? We called them rat traps in Canada where I grew up....
Even a toolkit!
Happy velorbing!
Nice bike!
No idea about the hub... but I'll have a look.
I think there is a company in the States who distribute them already. I'll check it out, Greg.
Nope, I don't know what a distressed finish is. But you're right, it looks lovely.
All those 'extras' are standard issue on bikes sold over here. It's just that Velorbis have more bespoke bits and bobs than other bikes.
Check the blog again, I uploaded a photo of the leather grips. they are so cool.
footbrake at back, handbrake at front, yes. again, standard Copenhagen style.
three gears. yep.
So how's the ride? Is it more about comfort (those tires look pretty fat) or does it feel sporty at all? Looks like it has a relatively short wheel base for a city bike.
Anyway it sure is a sweet bike! though I prefer handle bars that are swept back: those ones at an angle that I've tired don't feel right to me. How do they seem to you?
thanks, ek-bk.
i am not usually keen on fat tyres, but these ones on this bike are groovy.
they ride well and are designed for the city so they're not bumpy.
if i need to speed off somewhere, i'll take my raleigh contour, but this bike is pure pleasure and comfort.
i don't mind the handlebars at all. i sit up high and proud with them, no leaning over at all, which is cool.
Hello,
I just discovered your site. and I'm glad I did.
Beautiful bike. I love the old-schoolishness of it, with the fenders and bell.
Is the bell something that you use frequently?
hey cully,
i don't use my bell that often. others do.
but regardless of usage, it is the law in denmark to have a bike bell.
I just tried out a couple of Velorbis bicycles this evening at The Dutch Bicycle Company in Somerville, MA, USA. I think Dan, who owns it, is the main distributor of them in the US.
The front hub isn't SON, but it is a combo dynamo and hub brake, by Sturmey Archer. The rear hubs are also Sturmey.
I like that the components are top of the line (or very close to it). They are also not as heavy as some might think.. 38 lbs (vs 30 for cheap mtn bikes, like mine), and they come with everything installed.
Thanks for that, Kevin. Nevermind the fact that very few people outside North America have any clue what their bike weighs... :-)
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