1993 Orange Prestige

[benjabbi]

Re: 1993 Orange Prestige

For anyone counting that is 446g lost so far, pretty much a pound
Next up is the Crankset/BB, I'm awaiting a few bits to arrive but should save a bit there!

 

[benjabbi]

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The last 8g to take it over a lb saved so far were bugging me thankfully there's a few bolts I can replace. Saddle clamp, handlebar clamp and bottle cage screws replaced with alloy/titanium. Another 17g off

 

[MR OX]

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Coming along nicely

 

[benjabbi]

Re: 1993 Orange Prestige - Weenie rebuild

Thanks MR OX, it's going well I think! Honestly with the spec it already had I didn't think I'd lose a lot, maybe a couple of lb altogether, so better than thought already

Today is the turn of the BB. Out with the UN-91 at 236g, in with a budget blowing Royce Ti at 184g, another 52g gone!

 

[MR OX]

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Very nice, i'm looking at maybe purchasing a Royce for my next build as they're just down the road from me.

 

[benjabbi]

Re: 1993 Orange Prestige - Weenie rebuild

It does seem like an extremely well made bit of kit. I didn't think it was cheap but has been refurbished by Royce and came with some lovely crank bolts in it's original box. Even had a sticker! Having looked at the new price since I think it was a bargain at £80.

 

[benjabbi]

Re: 1993 Orange Prestige - Weenie rebuild

Wheels and tyres next.
Front was a Mavic 217 ceramic on a Hope Fatso with 28 DT Comp spokes 2x and alu nipples coming in at 776g
Now a Hope suspension on a Campagnolo Atek with 32 DT Revolution spokes 2x and alu nipples coming in at 685g saving 91g
Rear was a Mavic 217 ceramic on a Hope Ti-glide with 32 DT Comp spokes 3x and alu nipples coming in at 955g
Now a Hope Ti-glide on a Campagnolo Atek with 32 DT Revolution spokes 3x and alu nipples coming in at 839g saving 116g
Front tyre was Panaracer Dart 2.1" @ 583g now Continental Cross Country 1.5" @ 408g saving 175g
Rear tyre was Panaracer Smoke 2.1" @ 639g now Continental Cross Country 1.5" @ 404g saving 235g

 

[benjabbi]

Re: 1993 Orange Prestige - Weenie rebuild

That's another 617g removed bringing the total to 1132g lost so far!
There's not much to go, just the crankset and tubes/rim tape, I'm hoping I can take another 230g to make it 3lb lost! I think it should be possible but I'll find out soon enough!

 

[jimo746]

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Wow! :shock: it all adds up doesn't it.

Seeing this build has spurred me on to get my '93 Prestige back to rideable condition before the summer

Hehe, back in the day I drilled my crank arms and chainrings to shed vital grams , I'm not ruling it out now...

 

[dnbmatt28]

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That is impressive work, I like the scientific approach there. Do you know what the frame & fork weigh to begin with?

Cheers
Matt