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    98+ BoTM 98+ Bike of The Month May 2025 - Now taking entries

    Shedobits 2009 Orange Five. There is a thread re this posted to day but as I'm rubbish with computers I can't do links.:rolleyes: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/2009-orange-five.494460/
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    2009 ORANGE FIVE

    I've had this a few years now bought from Madmax of this parish. It's undergone several "rebuilds" and is currently being tried as a 69er, I've measured the swing arm but I have to admit it wont fit a 27.5 at the rear. So far I'm enjoying the current build especially in rock gardens. Here's some...
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    East Dartmoor adventures on the Marin - Edited Extra Exmoor Epilogue

    I was based in West Berks but my job took me all over the country. I kept a Lava Dome single speed in the boot so I tried to ride after work as much as I could, (healthier than solo drinking in the hotel bar on expenses). I had quite a library of MTB ride books plus "tear out maps" from the...
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    East Dartmoor adventures on the Marin - Edited Extra Exmoor Epilogue

    I don't miss Britain much but today I do. I've kept all of my OS maps and routes too.
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    Eccentric bottom bracket. Any one used / fitted one?

    How did it work out, what make did you use? Wanting to make my SS look leaner / cleaner. Thanks in advance for any replies.
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    Orange Sub3 Single speed shake down ride thoughts.

    Not finished yet but it now sports a shorter stem with the fugly remote lockout fitted, whilst 30 20 gearing seems to work for me. Still to come will be a carbon bar. Here's some recent pictures.
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    Bikes and Trees

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    Orange Five opinions (2011-2012)

    ^^^^ will do Max, currently experimenting as a 69er but don't tell the good people of Halifax as they'll burn me in efagy once the pubs close. ;) P.S. it rides great ---- it was always was anyway.
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    Beach cruising but not on a Beach Cruiser.

    I did a XC race from here about 10 years ago and always promised myself to ride some of it again only slower this time. I found 32 X 18 a bit too spinny today but when are you ever in the right gear? Here's some pics from today.
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    Orange Five opinions (2011-2012)

    ....and that very same 2009 five is still doing great service here in Spain.:)
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    Orange 222 Team Animal Replica

    I wish I hadn't asked now.;)
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    Orange 222 Team Animal Replica

    Great thread about a great bike, looking forward to updates. I'm interested to know anything more you can remember about the Sub3 as I'm currently running one as a single speed.
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    On-One Inbred SS titanium info

    That looks great, if you ever hear of another one let me know. PS what does it weigh?
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    Bikes and Trees

    No fruit at this time of year but I have a plan for when there is. :cool:
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    Just going through my 'phone pictures.

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