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All the components from that photo are still present on the bike (DA 8sp rear mech, Suntour Superbpro front, DA 8sp shifters, DA Brakes and levers and XT 175mm cranks). However the wheels were moved to another bike sometime ago, Steve has an MA40 on a Dura-ace front (which matches the photo...

Great to see that picture as I am hoping to put the original wheels back on it and that helps identify them. Also the sticker on the top tube has been removed at some point and unfortunately there is some corrosion on the frame, but now I know why. The bike still belongs to Steve who I have...

bottom bracket

headtube

fork crown

seatclamp

monostay and seatclamp

At the moment the plan is to clean it up, touch up the paint and ride it. Steves words were 'it needs some work with a rattlecan'

will get a better shot of the forks and rear monostay tomorrow as well

yes according to Steve it was columbus max, i will get better pics of it tomorrow

Re: same seatclamp design - that bike is stunning

The Orange Formula road bike that Steve Wade built for his personal use in approx 89. Columbus Max frame with monostay rear stay and sloping top tube. Other than the wheels and pedals it's all original spec, mainly DA 8sp. Its in need of a little TLC and really needs a respray. I have seen this...

I will start a thread - as its an Orange does it go under MTB or Road ?

Great frame and amazing job restoring it - Found this thread searching Formula Orange as I am looking to restore Steve Wades Formula road bike and am looking for Formula top tube decals if you can point me in the right direction. I can post pics of the bike here or on another thread if anyone is...