Orange P7 RS 1996

[pendle]

Sorted the shocks out and took her to the local watering hole.. Handles quite well.

Bit of Info

Frame: Orange P7 RS

Fork: Rock Shox Q21R

Headset: Shimano STX
Stem: Orange SK8
Handlebar: Ovation 6061
Grips: Strange

Brakes: STX RC
Brake Pads:
Brake Cables: BRS
Cantilever cable hangers: Shimano A
Brake Levers: Dia Compe SS.5

Shifters: Gripshift
Front Derailleur: Deore LX
Rear Derailleur: Deore LX
Derailleur Cables: 515 SP
Cassette:
Chain: Shimano IG
Cranks: STX RC
Crank Bolts:
Chainrings:
Chainring bolts:
Bottom Bracket:
Pedals: Deore LX

Hub Skewers: Deore XT
Rims: Orange FIR R1
Hubs: Deore XT
Nipples:
Spokes:
Tyres: Ritchey Megabite 2 max 26
Tubes:

Saddle: orange
Seatpost: orange
Seatpost Binder: Hope

Weight:

 

[OrangeRetro]

I reckon that this P7 is the same year as mine.. 96.

 

[pendle]

Rust is seriously my enemy..I had to drill the seat clamp out, I guess thats why they dont face back anymore.

After degreasing and cleaning the engine oil of the chain and mech a new chain is a definite I think

 

[fingers]

Thats a 1996 model - RS specials were produced that year with STX-RC/Deore LX/Gripshift SRT 600 and quardas.

Nice bike, I really need to sort some pics of my P7...

 

[pendle]

Thanks for the info everyone..think that ties it down pretty well.. Now for some elbow grease..

The stem is a mess as is the seat post, any recommendations for replacements, Im really clueless with this 1" quill stem set up..

 

[Wold Ranger]

Refurb

To do a good job I would send it for bead blasting and Powder Coating, I have a local guy £50 all in, any colour you like. I would then look for a set of Pace 35 series suss or 30 rigid forks with a one inch ahead steerer and convert it to ahead. The rest of the build is down to how much you want to spend? The frame warants the investment if its straight. You will never get rid of the rust otherwise!

 

[pendle]

hey pendle,

took my advice and posted here then! told you this lot would help you suss it out!

thanks jonny.. you were right .. Ill now change the title now we know whats what !

 

[pendle]

Yawn! couple more pics but I took it out on the bridleway behind the house today as it was so hot I got fed up being in the garage with the damn thing.

I had forgot how these things like to accelerate when you let them go, excellent! Only shock was a long singletrack descent has suddenly had some steps put in halfway down which was very interesting, but nothing dropped off or snapped

 

[development_cycle]

I've always thought that STX RC stuff would look great on an Orange with that Nickel finish. My advice would be to get a full STX RC groupo on there and just ride the thing. Oh and keep it clean and indoors!

 

[cherrybomb]

I've always thought that STX RC stuff would look great on an Orange with that Nickel finish.

I had a mate 'way back when' Who had a P7 with full STX RC. It looked stunning. Bugger to keep shiny though.