All things Orbit

[raidan73]

I bought one near the end of the '80's I got it custom painted straight from the factory it was built using 531 I'll need to scan a couple of pics for yous

Missed this post - get the pics up

 

[g_baz]

Hi guys, my dad bought an Orbit Gold Medal in late '83 early '84 and we still have the reply to his original enquiry letter dated 29/11/1983. As you can see it was the 'Orbit' range of cycles by Parker Thompson Cycles Ltd, Unit 8, Peartree Ind Estate, Dudley. Hope these are of some use.

 

[andyz]

Finally built this one up, using a Suntour XC9000/XCD groupset. This was Raidan73's previously. I'll be riding it on the Thames path Retroride this Sunday.

 

[coomber]

Awesome!

 

[weeman_mtb]

That build is pure class Andrew, lovely.

I've been waiting for you to get one of your Orbits built up and posted and now I can see why it's took you so long .

BTW two Orbits were on show at the Peaks ride the other week, the owners club is growing .

 

[coomber]

I'd love a fillets brazed one but they really are few and far between

 

[andyz]

Thanks for the nice comments chaps, but the photos are quite flattering! Its fairly well "patinated", but it's built to be used so I'm pretty happy with it.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[restorich]

Re:

I've just bought a frontier, the frame number is 724183. I think its 1989/1990 but wondered if the frame number means anything? Cheers!

 

[andyz]

Re:

The frame numbers don't mean much, and it's probably '88/'89 ish. Show us some decent pictures and check the date codes on the groupset. Nice buy!

 

[restorich]

Re:

Have started to clean and change a few parts,found a date code of 89 on the rear hub. I've been taking a few photos so will try and get them on here soon. Cheers