Orbit CX Build Thread

[pwebb]

Some folks may remember this coming up for sale recently - I collected from a very nice chap called Paul in Southam - thanks Paul...



quick strip down in the workshop:





Definitely seen some action, I initially rubbed down with paint restorer to see what this frame looks like with just patina to cover up its war wounds...


tbc

 

[pwebb]

a few hours spent scrubbing up the Mafacs...

 

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Decided to let Cyclone work their magic on the frame and it was sent in for a full dip, shot blast and coating, meanwhile sourced some new rims and ordered replacement decals

 

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fast forward to this week... frame back from Cyclone with their usual first class finish and attention to nooks and crannies...



this may be a marmite moment for some purists - but everyone that passes by my workshop loves candy purple and candy red so candy red it was...

a few little jobs to do before components can be fitted:

 

[pwebb]

decals on, sometimes things just look better when they have their name and identity:


more updates later - still in the process of gathering parts - this could be either period build or 1x restomod - as yet undecided and need to see what it looks like with each first ....tbc

 

[mynchiboy]

Looking nice that, the colour really pops! Always good to see a decent steel CX frame, especially something such as Orbit

Personally I would have opted for white decals but the black does lend a kinda stealthy, more modern look.

Will look forward to seeing what direction the build takes - decisions, decisions!