Colchester51
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Just acquired this frame which needs sand blasting and painting. Most of the decals are present although scratched. I am not sure about the rear disc holder, as it looks like a later addition.
Orange P5 frame No. MT 807.08245 Can anyone date the frame. Would be grateful for any help.
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Colchester51
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Hello Thank you for pointing out my typing error, you are right It is a Orange P7 frame.
Colchester51
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Hello And thank you for your reply. The frame height is 14 3/8 inches is this a standard size?
Colchester51
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Colchester51
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Thank you once again for your help. I am 73 and intend to really make this bicycle frame special. Would the original finish be powder coated or spray?,the decals were applied on top of the paint finish. And you finish the bike in original finish or orange or red. This is my tenth bike.
So the disc tab looks the same as mine now I'm looking at the pics on a monitor and not my phone. Looks like a Hope headset in there, which is good - and should do you well.
Original paint would have been sprayed, and there was also a nickel finish. The 1997 catalogue is linked below, although there is often some crossover with 1997 dated frames being built into 1998 bikes (mine is)
www.retrobike.co.uk
Orange themselves provide a service to respray/finish frames - they put them down the same line as the new bikes, but only use the current colour palette. Finish is very good, as you'd expect. I recall the cost being about £250-£300 from memory so way more than any old P7 frame is worth (yours around £50 given condition, but more with the headset). Mine has sentimental value so I was prepared to spend.
www.retrobike.co.uk
Powder coating is probably a cheaper option and brings up a choice of colours. You can do a lot of the prep yourself in respect of sanding back and rubbing down. Also gives you a chance to inspect the frame for any damage/rust. A search on here will likely bring up some pointers etc.
Good luck!
Original paint would have been sprayed, and there was also a nickel finish. The 1997 catalogue is linked below, although there is often some crossover with 1997 dated frames being built into 1998 bikes (mine is)
Orange bikes catalogue 1997
Here is the Orange bikes catalogue from 1997, the whole kit and caboodle, featuring; C-16r P7 E3 VIT T2 X1 Full suspension
www.retrobike.co.uk
Orange themselves provide a service to respray/finish frames - they put them down the same line as the new bikes, but only use the current colour palette. Finish is very good, as you'd expect. I recall the cost being about £250-£300 from memory so way more than any old P7 frame is worth (yours around £50 given condition, but more with the headset). Mine has sentimental value so I was prepared to spend.
1998 P7 - Retro British Kit Build SS
This is my 1997 date stamped, but 1998 model year Orange P7. In the next few posts I’ll put some commentary of the journey we've been on, and that has seen the completion of this incarnation. Spoiler alert: It isn’t period correct, it has a modern respray and decals - and it’s (yawn) another...
www.retrobike.co.uk
Powder coating is probably a cheaper option and brings up a choice of colours. You can do a lot of the prep yourself in respect of sanding back and rubbing down. Also gives you a chance to inspect the frame for any damage/rust. A search on here will likely bring up some pointers etc.
Good luck!
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Pretty sure Orange had moved to powder coat by the time this frame was built? It's certainly what they use now. Think hard tail frames are £200 inc postage back?
I've had a few 14". Don't think they offered it every years but certainly did some times.
I've had a few 14". Don't think they offered it every years but certainly did some times.
