Orange P7 - 2010/11 - Build Thread - Finished

[retroJIM]

This looks great! I was just wondering how you're getting on with the short stem? Not sure what length it was originally?

 

[rwm1962]

Alright so far. The one's on the 'as bought' picture weren't original. I think original Stalk stem on these was about 70 or 80mm but the bars I've got on are wider. Original Supercross+ were I think 700mm. The Hopes are 780mm

 

[rwm1962]

My pimp Sunday Best 2010 P7 had a bit of an update. Gone are the Hope cranks, oval 34T ring, BB & pedals. On are XT cranks & pedals, Absolute Black oval 34T & XTR BB. I found the original Hope cranks a bit of a chew to remove for servicing. Couldn't justify the new EVO model. Also wanted to tone down the red. Sold the old bits for a cost neutral change. Also gone is the Hope 35mm stem. After riding it a while it's too short so gone for a Thomson 70mm. Again cost neutral. I also changed the badge for a Limited Edition one. Total BS but it's worth it! Also gone tubeless.