Hi all,
Newbie to the forum & loving it! I've recently dug out my old Orange for a holiday in France,where I rediscovered my youthful love of mountain biking on some superb fire tracks in the Morvan Forest(well recommended). Anyway I've got the bug again and feel its time to try & restore my beloved Elite to its former shiny glory(I bought it new back in 93 & have had more than my moneys worth,they really were the mutts nuts of machines) .Its totally original except the hot rods & seat have been replaced. I plan on stripping it down & carry out the painstaking task of removing the laquer(any suggestions welcome!) then rebuilding & replacing components as needed. As I've got older,unfitter & seem to have developed a sense of self preservation I would like to make the ride slightly more comfortable to suit my senior years! Can anyone recommend a good quality shorter stem,perhaps riser bars & decent front suspension forks to suit & do my beloved 'O' justice??. Any tips or advice gratefully received as I'm no bike mechanic but very practical & keen & I just cant bring myself to get rid of my trusty old steed.
Will post some pics as soon as I get chance.
Many thanks,
Gav
Newbie to the forum & loving it! I've recently dug out my old Orange for a holiday in France,where I rediscovered my youthful love of mountain biking on some superb fire tracks in the Morvan Forest(well recommended). Anyway I've got the bug again and feel its time to try & restore my beloved Elite to its former shiny glory(I bought it new back in 93 & have had more than my moneys worth,they really were the mutts nuts of machines) .Its totally original except the hot rods & seat have been replaced. I plan on stripping it down & carry out the painstaking task of removing the laquer(any suggestions welcome!) then rebuilding & replacing components as needed. As I've got older,unfitter & seem to have developed a sense of self preservation I would like to make the ride slightly more comfortable to suit my senior years! Can anyone recommend a good quality shorter stem,perhaps riser bars & decent front suspension forks to suit & do my beloved 'O' justice??. Any tips or advice gratefully received as I'm no bike mechanic but very practical & keen & I just cant bring myself to get rid of my trusty old steed.
Will post some pics as soon as I get chance.
Many thanks,
Gav
