My new project ......a 1996 Orange C16-R

[Gruff]

I thought i'd better start a thread as i've had it a while

I got this from matt24777 in a swap deal for my Kona U'hu frame. The Kona turned out too big and the Orange being 16" is my perfect size and i'd already decided i wanted to go steel and rigid.

It's just in mock-up stage at the moment as i need to get some bits off to Intrincycle for modification and anodizing.
I can't decide whether to get the NOS I-Beam stem anodized blue or not as the bar ends and brake lever bodies will also be blue.......too much???

Oh and do you think it needs a white or blue saddle?























Thoughts :?:

 

[matt24777]

Nice to see it starting to take shape! Funnily enough the C16r I had BITD had a Club roost I Beam (Quill) stem!

The only thing is you will loose the logo if you have it anodised, Maybe get some blue Ti bolts and a blue stem cap? But then again I'm sure someone will come along in a mo and mention the seatpost & stem should match etc etc etc :roll:

I do like a bit of Ano so I'm not going to say it's ever too much! I have a project in the wings that has a ridiculous amount of ano going onto it, it's a matter of personal taste. :mrgreen:

The fact the frame is white will help offset/highlight any colour on the bike so choose wisely!

Looking forward to seeing the end result.

 

[unit3]

Looks great!
Who cares if someone thinks its to much anno? It's yours mate, do it how you want. I love anno

My first retro re build is a c16r, have had it powder coated in white but with black decals and xtr950 components (more a retromod build I spose)

Will be watching

Niall.

 

[Gruff]

Thanks guys

I think you've convinced me to get the stem done blue and then get Gil to make a new decal.
Now all i need is some caustic soda crystals

 

[Gruff]

Ok gotta get this finished by next weekend, So.... Blue or White cables??
It will eventually get a white WTB Silverado saddle so i'm thinking white cables maybe too much?
OR
Blue gear and white brake?

 

[1997BlackC5]

Like it a lot, good to see club Roost on other peoples builds, love it

 

[matt24777]

Got any recent pics?

I do like the club roost stuff. Good value, always was! Well built too!

 

[Gruff]

It's still pretty much the same Matt bar some blue chainring bolts and now has the Ritchey bars fitted.
I'm putting it together with some substitute brake levers cos i want to do a local Retro road ride next Sunday 16th. as i haven't sent off the stuff to rampage yet to be anodized :roll: