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WCS 31.6mm Just bought a new Ritchey WCS seatpost size 31.6mm and it fits perfectly and no longer sinks during rides. Thanks for all the advice and messages regarding this matter. Still don't know why Orange supplied it with a Stalk lite 31.4mm post? CK

'92 Orange Alu Elite (Gold Edition) Rear view

'92 Orange Alu Elite (Gold Edition) This is my 1992 model

Thanks Thanks I'll have to get hold of a 31.6mm seat post. I only got a 31.4mm one because the original Orange Stalk Lite seat post was that size. That explains why it won't clamp tightly. I thought it was an odd size. More manufacturers to choose from as well in 31.6mm. Saying that the...

Hi all Just wondered if any Orange riders to help with a slipping seat post problem. I have a 17" frame with a Ritchey 31.4mm seat post clamped with a Hope seat pin QR but I am unable to stop it moving around? Do I have the right diameter? Any help appreciated

Nice! Nice bike! What's the little badge say on the top tube just before the seat tube?

Yes Don't think they still run it in the USA but here in UK Bike Radar Live run a dual eliminator race ... http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/p ... live-26970 and video http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/v ... tice-26962

After re-build

Frame and original fork before re-build

Did try ... Did try against moderns but the old gearing and skinny skin wall tyres just wearn't up to the local trails against my friends. XTR cantilevers were pretty crap too ... I'm happy with her for now. 8)

Thoughts ... Thanks for this link Brocklanders http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... ange+elite After seeing this vintage re-build I'm questioning my own retro build using modern parts. Do I strip her and find period parts for keepsakes or enjoy her as the retro hybrid she's...

Elite

OMG they're brothers! OMG they're brothers ... I've never 'ever' seen another goldie I'm told they only made 50, I've mislaid an official letter from Orange dated 1993 authenticating my frame. Hopefully it'll turn up cause Orange Halifax computer records don't go this far back.

Great link Great link - thanks Anthony http://www.goatsurfer.com/index.html

Thanks Brock Thanks Brock - good to know the history of stuff