help needed with latest project Orange X1

retrobloke · Feb 1, 2007

Doh went on Ebay could not resist orange x1 (frame). Can anyone help with specs, i need to know the eye to eye measurement and stroke for rear shock (better still a model and make). I have my eye on some Judys with 72mm travel, would this be OK for this frame and shock combo. Any advice woud be very welcome.

SLIM · Feb 1, 2007

orange 71 , would be the man for that , he has one

retrobloke · Feb 1, 2007

help needed with Orange X1 - Can you help orange 71

Slim thanks for contact.

orange71 · Feb 1, 2007

That'll be me then!

I'll get some measurements for you asap. Bear in mind, mine's the Large frame (if that makes any difference). I have a StrataShock on mine (on the rear) since new (1996) with remote lockout and adjustable compression/rebound damping. I'll check eye->eye later when I'm home. I love mine - never felt the need for another bike in 10 years until I got the Proflex bug last year...and then I found this site...and then, well, let's say the bikes have increased as the bank balance has correspondingly decreased!

PM me if you want specific details. What colour frame have you got? What colour rear triangle? I have the chrome frame with orange rear triangle.

orange71 · Feb 1, 2007

OK, just got back. Eye to eye is 165mm, stroke is 1.5" (gives about 3.5-4" travel). On the front I had Marzocchi XC51's originally (my choice, as I bought the X1 as a frame only), now I have some Marzocchi XC600's. I've got a brochure from the time as a pdf if you want it - it tells you what rear shocks were specced etc. Let me have your email and I'll send it over. Let me know also what other dimensions you need

retrobloke · Feb 1, 2007

for orange71

Hi
Thanks for speedy reply with helpful info. The frame is chrome and orange and probably a medium. I am doing this project alongside a Muddy fox Interactive. I got the front triangle 14 months ago and only just got a swingarm 3 weeks ago. If you could send any other info to 5weir@blueyonder.co.uk, I would be grateful. Do you think 72mm will be enough for front travel ?
Neil

john · Feb 1, 2007

Plenty of Orange catalogues can be found right here on retrobike > http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/mai ... temId=3349

Radar · Feb 1, 2007

Should your last post be read in a Simon Bates stylee?

john · Feb 1, 2007

Yes

Stick Legs · Feb 1, 2007

That was quick, are you running google images on another tab?

Or more worrying was that saved in your computer :shock:

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