Recent content by pstead

Thats great . Thanks

Hello, I'm trying to teach myself bike mechanics by refurbing my 1997 Orange C16-R. I've just bought a Mavic X221 real wheel with Shimano STX-RC hub to match my front wheel. But I'm struggling to understand cassette compatibility. The hub is FH-MC38a. Research tells me this is made for an...

Hello, I'm looking for an original silver Orange seatpost and black Enduro Professional saddle in very good condition to refurb my C16-R with its original components. Thanks.

And here she is today, defaced by various uncaring repair jobs over the years. The worst things are those horrible V-Brake levers, followed closely by a 'Quando' rear hub. It has an ugly left crank, and needs a new headset. The seatpost and saddle have seen better days, but I want to replace...

Here's one of me riding it, decked out in Orange gear.

Something a little bit different - here are some pics of my C16-R taken in 1997.

Yes it was taken last month. I'll sort out a few clearer pics for you. Nice to know she's appreciated :)

Thanks - it has a quill stem.

Here's mine. I bought it in 1994(-ish) when my current wife rejected my marriage proposal. I spent the ring money on this bike, and slept with it in our bedroom. I started riding again recently and was stunned when people started talking about it as 'retro'. It's just my bike.[/img]

Hello - complete novice here. I ride a very nice Orange C-16R which I've had since new in about 1994. It needs a new headset , and having waited about 2 months for my local bike shop to get one in on order, I've decided to look for one myself. Except I have no idea what I'm doing. Can anyone...

Great - thanks - I suspected that might be the case, but couldn't understand why the seatpost diameter would be relevant. Happy to sell the SK8 stem. I'm assuming that an adjustable stem like this would do the job...

Hello, I've had my Orange C-16R since 1996 (and only just discovered it's now considered retro). I'm looking for a shorter stem than the 130mm SK8 that is currently on the bike, but I'm a bit confused about the size I need. I have a scribbled note from the bike shop that says 1" quill...