An Orange origin story

[captaincowelly]

Looking like a nice build that.Interesting to see how quickly it went from 'my original bike' to 'if I'd had the cash'
Might have done that myself.Doesn't look like you'll be too far away from riding.

 

[Bcxbcx]

Looking like a nice build that.Interesting to see how quickly it went from 'my original bike' to 'if I'd had the cash'
Might have done that myself.Doesn't look like you'll be too far away from riding.

Thanks, I'm waiting on a few bits, and then when its assembled I'll stick on the decals and take it on a spin (only a dry day).
I'm interested In how it feels/rides, the stem at 110mm is more than double any of my other bikes. I do have an 80 or 90mm stem if it's too long, but they're not quite right for the build.
It currently weighs 22 and a bit pounds, so hopefully sub 24 when finished.

 

[Bcxbcx]

I can't seem to upload pictures on every attempt at the moment, weird.
But I got the bike (mostly) working enough to ride today.
My first thought is, how the hell am I supposed to ride that! I better take it out for a longer spin tomorrow and see how it goes. But I need to shorten the chain, plus a few other bits and it's good to go.

 

[Bcxbcx]

 

[2manyoranges]

I really like the huge mass of purposeful alloy at the top of the fork legs.
It is a great build.
For years this series Orange frame was my go-to bike. This brings back the memories of many, many miles in the saddle...
Great stuff.