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  1. christiankay

    Orange Aluminium Elite seat post advice needed

    WCS 31.6mm Just bought a new Ritchey WCS seatpost size 31.6mm and it fits perfectly and no longer sinks during rides. Thanks for all the advice and messages regarding this matter. Still don't know why Orange supplied it with a Stalk lite 31.4mm post? CK
  2. christiankay

    Elite Owners Required - Orange you gonna join us

    '92 Orange Alu Elite (Gold Edition) Rear view
  3. christiankay

    Elite Owners Required - Orange you gonna join us

    '92 Orange Alu Elite (Gold Edition) This is my 1992 model
  4. christiankay

    Orange Aluminium Elite seat post advice needed

    Thanks Thanks I'll have to get hold of a 31.6mm seat post. I only got a 31.4mm one because the original Orange Stalk Lite seat post was that size. That explains why it won't clamp tightly. I thought it was an odd size. More manufacturers to choose from as well in 31.6mm. Saying that the...
  5. christiankay

    Orange Aluminium Elite seat post advice needed

    Hi all Just wondered if any Orange riders to help with a slipping seat post problem. I have a 17" frame with a Ritchey 31.4mm seat post clamped with a Hope seat pin QR but I am unable to stop it moving around? Do I have the right diameter? Any help appreciated
  6. christiankay

    1992 Orange Aluminium Elite.

    Nice! Nice bike! What's the little badge say on the top tube just before the seat tube?
  7. christiankay

    what a rider - jason mcroy damn shame.

    Yes Don't think they still run it in the USA but here in UK Bike Radar Live run a dual eliminator race ... http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/p ... live-26970 and video http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/v ... tice-26962
  8. christiankay

    Christian's Orange Alu Elite retro re-build complete

    Frame and original fork before re-build
  9. christiankay

    Christian's Orange Alu Elite retro re-build complete

    Did try ... Did try against moderns but the old gearing and skinny skin wall tyres just wearn't up to the local trails against my friends. XTR cantilevers were pretty crap too ... I'm happy with her for now. 8)
  10. christiankay

    Christian's Orange Alu Elite retro re-build complete

    Thoughts ... Thanks for this link Brocklanders http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... ange+elite After seeing this vintage re-build I'm questioning my own retro build using modern parts. Do I strip her and find period parts for keepsakes or enjoy her as the retro hybrid she's...
  11. christiankay

    orange aluminium elite limited edition gold

    OMG they're brothers! OMG they're brothers ... I've never 'ever' seen another goldie I'm told they only made 50, I've mislaid an official letter from Orange dated 1993 authenticating my frame. Hopefully it'll turn up cause Orange Halifax computer records don't go this far back.
  12. christiankay

    Christian's Orange Alu Elite retro re-build complete

    Great link Great link - thanks Anthony http://www.goatsurfer.com/index.html
  13. christiankay

    1992 Orange Aluminium Elite.

    Thanks Brock Thanks Brock - good to know the history of stuff
  14. christiankay

    Christian's Orange Alu Elite retro re-build complete

    Specification Frame: Orange Alu Elite Material: Aluminium Size: 17" Colour: Anodised Gold Year: 1992 Chassis: No. 27 Fork: Rock Shox Reba SL Pop-Lock 1 1/8 Headset: FSA Orbit MX 1 1/8 with Wheels Mfg. 1 1/4 reducer shims Stem: Ritchey Pro O/S 90mm Handlebar: Ritchey Pro 31.8 O/S...
  15. christiankay

    my new aluminium O build thread update 10/03/11

    Nice frame Nice frame - interesting to see the canti cable router thingy has been 'shaved' off? What happened to the spelling of aluminium on the top tube - crazy?
  16. christiankay

    What about a LOVELY selection of nice STEEL HARDTAILS

    Wow! Wow, loving Cornholio's C16-R - tell us more ...
  17. christiankay

    Christian's Orange Alu Elite retro re-build complete

    Thanks A Thanks for your suggestions Anthony, I've just booked her in to a friends cycle shop for travel reduction. They're gonna drop her 10mm using the Rock Shox supplied spacers and then run the suspension at a different pressure (sag?) to reduce her some more - hopefully getting the '92...
  18. christiankay

    Christian's Orange Alu Elite retro re-build complete

    Good idea dude Good idea dude - I'll experiment. Could even flip the stem ...
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