Possible Orange Project?
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Yeah, the E2 came out in the middle of the craze for stupidly light frames and was too fragile. It was quickly replaced by the E3, that also cracked! Not sure exactly when the E4 came out but I'd start there. The mid 2000 frames made from Easton tubes were lovely but not sure when they went to disk brakes?
PeteMCornwall
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Thank you both. I'll give the E2 a miss then!
This seems to be a much newer Gringo and I know nothing about disk brakes, but worth watching? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133797854086?ul_noapp=true
This seems to be a much newer Gringo and I know nothing about disk brakes, but worth watching? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133797854086?ul_noapp=true
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Decent enough bike at that price. If you are not bothered about it being too retro you should look out for Evo4/6/8 too as they're decent and will come with better kit.
PeteMCornwall
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I'm conflicted tbh. On one hand, I love the idea of saving/refurbishing/rebuilding something quality from back when I initially got into biking, especially as it might otherwise be thrown away. But I'm also aware I have not messed with bikes in years, lack the tools, knowledge, and probably time for any serious work.
There is also the issue of finance. Even though I have some nice(?) Mavic X517 wheels with Deore LX hubs, 7 spd XT rear mech etc on one of my old bikes, I'm concerned it would cost more to build up that £110 O2 frame than buy the complete functioning gringo.
PeteMCornwall
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It would be nice but sadly it is the other end of the country with no option to post. Not sure of size either.The white one was £131 for the complete bike - why not start there
PeteMCornwall
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Very frustrating, the seller of the £131 O2 has not replied to my question regarding frame size and whether they are open to posting and the seller of the £142 Gringo has decided they can't be bothered to post it after all....
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