Orange Prestige - Retro Hope Disc Conversion - For Sale
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Re: Orange Prestige - 13 April - A couple of shots on the trails
Well I fitted some wider bars and a shorter stem this morning and they've transformed the bike, I've gone from liking it to loving it. Only problem is that they are black & modern and look totally out of place on the bike so I'm on the hunt for some nice silver X-lite bars and possibly a silver Pace stem.
Well I fitted some wider bars and a shorter stem this morning and they've transformed the bike, I've gone from liking it to loving it. Only problem is that they are black & modern and look totally out of place on the bike so I'm on the hunt for some nice silver X-lite bars and possibly a silver Pace stem.
Re: Orange Prestige - Finished bike on page 4
Started off buy fitting some spare risers out of my bits box to see if they made a difference before shelling out for more parts:
Whilst they transformed the ride I can't say they suited the bike, luckily one of my mates had a Thompson stem going spare and I found some X-Lite bars on eBay:
Not quite the right period but they're better than the Orange SuperCross bars. I'm undecided on the carbon fiber, I feel they'd work better if I had some Pace or Manitou suspension forks on the front but I really like my RC30s so I'm not sure what to do, may keep an eye out for some silver X-Lite bars and an RC45 stem but in the mean time I'll ride it and have fun.
Started off buy fitting some spare risers out of my bits box to see if they made a difference before shelling out for more parts:
Whilst they transformed the ride I can't say they suited the bike, luckily one of my mates had a Thompson stem going spare and I found some X-Lite bars on eBay:
Not quite the right period but they're better than the Orange SuperCross bars. I'm undecided on the carbon fiber, I feel they'd work better if I had some Pace or Manitou suspension forks on the front but I really like my RC30s so I'm not sure what to do, may keep an eye out for some silver X-Lite bars and an RC45 stem but in the mean time I'll ride it and have fun.
Wold Ranger
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Look for some Nice Hot Rod bars, they are light and will suit the build better, why not an Orange stem?
Look for some Nice Hot Rod bars, they are light and will suit the build better, why not an Orange stem?
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Looks absolutely spot on there to me, shame you don't like the ride? They ride brilliantly and I could spend all day on mine! Risers and a short stem seem odd on a 94 frame but you're the rider.
Saddle seems a bit lower than the bars which always messes up the handling, I'd fit some bar ends (L bends) and raise the seatpost height and lower the stem (if poss?).
Still the nuts, though
Rob H":10ngjio4 said:
Definitely need a shorter stem and wider bars but at a conundrum as I really want to go with British parts if possible.
Looks absolutely spot on there to me, shame you don't like the ride? They ride brilliantly and I could spend all day on mine! Risers and a short stem seem odd on a 94 frame but you're the rider.
Saddle seems a bit lower than the bars which always messes up the handling, I'd fit some bar ends (L bends) and raise the seatpost height and lower the stem (if poss?).
Still the nuts, though
Re: Orange Prestige - Finished bike on page 4
Other than the bars and stem which is a shame the rest of the bike looks absolutely wonderful and i'm also one for favoring the straight bars as i've toyed with risers but just can't get on with them , any way all that matters at the end of the day is that your happy with the bike
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Rob H":21bwh1mk said:
Other than the bars and stem which is a shame the rest of the bike looks absolutely wonderful and i'm also one for favoring the straight bars as i've toyed with risers but just can't get on with them , any way all that matters at the end of the day is that your happy with the bike
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How are you finding the bike now?
Just been reading your Clockwork build, and now this.... Reminds me that I must kick start my Prestige build again.
You still got the RC30's? My plan is to buy some RC35's and just swap the legs over when I want some suspension, easy enough as you can keep the crown and steerer in situ.
How are you finding the bike now?
Just been reading your Clockwork build, and now this.... Reminds me that I must kick start my Prestige build again.
You still got the RC30's? My plan is to buy some RC35's and just swap the legs over when I want some suspension, easy enough as you can keep the crown and steerer in situ.
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