brocklanders023":1pcccjrc said:
Like buses these things. Wanted one for a while and now I think I've scored two in a week! Pick the other up today so will probably make one up out of the best parts of both.
Thanks for the info Ben. The serial number is A1120209. I had assumed it was November 1992 but guess it could be December 1991? Thanks for the offer on the decals. What's the best way to copy them?
Another one!?! :shock: ..... you and GT-Steve have picked up the Aluminium 'O' bug real bad!.... perhaps I should get another one!
I reckon the bike was probably sold Nov '92 but they all seem to be manufactured in 1991. Yours is from the 4th batch.... batches were -
Feb '91 - Riveted cable guides, gear cables downtube routed. Colours- Satin Silver,Orange white
Jun '91 - Welded cable guides, gear cables downtube routed. Colours- Satin Silver,Orange white,Matt black
Aug '91 - Riveted 'triple' cable guides, all top tube routed. replaceable rear mech hanger. Colours- Satin Silver, Orange white, Matt black
Dec '91 - Riveted 'triple' cable guides, all top tube routed. Replaceable rear mech hanger. Colours- Satin Silver, Orange white, Matt black, Ano purple (£90 option)
A friend who spent his student summer working at Orange BITD ( applying the decals!...newer '92 style ones!) said that the frames were supplied unpainted, then painted in house to order. This could also be the reason that some of the last frames were purple anodised to clear the last of the frames in 1993.
Does anyone know anymore?
The best way to copy the graphics is to trace them off the originals. Cut a graphic sized strip of tracing paper and masking tape either side to keep it flat against to curve of the tube. An outline is fine..... I'll scan these in, rebuild in illustrator and vinyl cut them. PM me if you need any more help.
Cheers,
boy"O"boy