Orange P7 v Orange C16R

Soulboy#1 · May 16, 2015

Hi everyone

I'm in the market for an old Orange MTB and have currently be looking at both of these bikes. Can anyone out there advise which of these two would be a better choice an why? Currently i'm just going on looks. I just wanted to know what differences there are between the two. Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Dave

brocklanders023 · May 16, 2015

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The main difference is the tubes used to make them. The P7 uses higher grade metal so is the one to go for if you can afford it. The C16 often gets overlooked though so can be had for next to nothing.

Both are great so you can't really make the wrong choice!

Soulboy#1 · May 16, 2015

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Hey thanks for the reply again. Yeh I think the P7 is the pretty bike. I didn't know the quality of the steel was better so thanks for that. Regarding the Nickel on the P7's, they all seem to have rust spots on them or the laqueur. Do you know if the spots can be rubbed back?

brocklanders023 · May 16, 2015

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They can be but it damages the lacquer so leaves a chrome finish instead of nickle. If you get one with very little rust you could get away with it though.

Soulboy#1 · May 16, 2015

Ok. I have seena few that look immacualte but have been the wrong size. There is one on ebay.......

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Orange-P7-ret ... 4ae9a35b54

This has a bit of spot rust here and there and the owner says its nothing more than cosmetic? What do you think?

brocklanders023 · May 17, 2015

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I think it's far too much money. I wouldn't pay more then half that to be honest. Frame would take some saving too.

brocklanders023 · May 17, 2015

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Check out this Clockwork.

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=324508

It's one of the last Clockwork's before the name change to C16 and as such is basically the same as an early C16. Not a bad price and maybe room to haggle?

Soulboy#1 · May 17, 2015

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Thanks mate for the feedback. Thats saved me from a headache. It's appreciated.

tomkbucks · May 19, 2015

ive got a lovely 1999 Gringo for sale if that may suit ? brilliant bike and ready to ride!

Soulboy#1 · May 19, 2015

tomkbucks":26b4m4rp said:
ive got a lovely 1999 Gringo for sale if that may suit ? brilliant bike and ready to ride!

Hi Tom. Thanks for the offer mate but I seem to have my heart set on a vintage P7. Thanks all the same.

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