Probably my Velo hinge will explode as I write this, but I do have a late-serial number model and considering the machine arrived in mint shape, I'm hoping for the best.
The Velo hinge is a strange beast--since the top is so heavy, you sometimes have to hold it in position until the hinge "sets," then the top can be on its own. But I can get it to stay open at 150 degrees
(180 degrees being flat as the horizon
).
But as I say, I'm jinxing everything and the Velo will surely break tonight
Jake