2001 orange zero retro trials build.

[Luke26mhz]

So I thought it was about time to upload some pictures of my current project.

I’ve had many trials bikes over the years and over the various lock downs we’ve had, I was looking at a few groups and it made me feel very nostalgic.

I will try and update this in order of my camera roll.

So, step 1. Try and source the frame. I originally wanted a pashley 26mhz but at the time I couldn’t find one. A frame popped up on Facebook market place and a deal was made. Before buying this frame i actually never knew they came in 14”, I’ve only ever seen the 11” version. After some messages to people and a few Google searches, it’s confirmed that they did come in 14” and they’re incredibly rare.

So here she is, 2001 14” Orange Zero Petr Kraus replica frame.



I’ve never been keen on black frames. The plan is to have the decals re made and the frame painted white.

 

[Luke26mhz]

Now the frame has been sourced. It was time to hunt for the parts to build this up.

Cannondale fatty r forks
Magura hs33 racelines
Middleburn rs7 pro trials cranks
Mavic d521
X-lite phatso
Azonic bars
Irc kujos
Hope hubs
Kore stem
Mini seat
Group set.

 

[Luke26mhz]

After getting the fatty r forks, the steerer was short by about 15mm.

Time to hunt for a second pair. These forks are very hard to find these days, but I managed to find another pair with 200mm steerer. Happy days.

 

[Luke26mhz]

When it comes to bike restorations I like my parts to look new. Trying to source near new magura hs33 racelines are a hard task, so I thought I’d have mine re painted.

Luckily retrodecals have the decals on file.

Next job, strip 2 sets of hs33’s ready for paint.

Once the brakes were dissembled, the dreaded tpa’s had snapped on all leavers!

 

[chuck85]

So did you respray the red fatties to match the frame already? Could use a pair in red for my red Killer!

 

[Luke26mhz]

With the frame, forks and all the magura bits off to paint it was time to source the other bits for the project.



I went on a massive spending spree and bought more than I should have. But there’s a reason for this, I have decided to make a few retro builds.

Nearly NOS tioga factory dh 2.3’s for £6!




NOS LX shifters



NOS fsa power pro cranks





Mr crud dcd



More azonic bars



And a couple more sets of the famous Rob Warner BASE jump pedals.

 

[Luke26mhz]

I decided to split all the phatso’s I had bought so they’re rim only.



Another Sora short cage rear mech.



Mk1 dcd.

Even though it’s a retro build, I did go with a modern headset.



Some lovely 36h hope bulb hubs.




And probably one of the hardest tyres to find in really good condition. IRC Kujo DH 2.35

 

[Luke26mhz]

Whilst waiting for the frame and other parts to come back from paint. I decided I wanted to build another project.

I wanted to build a martyn Ashton replica, so I found an old m600 in 16” for £30. Perfect for a replica.



Literally a week after this frame had turned up, I found myself driving to Manchester for the real deal. Martyn Ashton signature cannondale. I will start another thread for these builds though.

 

[Luke26mhz]

So did you respray the red fatties to match the frame already? Could use a pair in red for my red Killer!

Unfortunately they have been resprayed.

 

[chuck85]

Unfortunately they have been resprayed.

Ah no worries mate, not seen many original red sets.