Orange (Formula?) Poole

[retrobate]

Not an expert but this looks a bit special compared to your average Orange. A bit ropey but complete.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Oran ... Sw5wJcV0JY

 

[jimo746]

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Could be a Formula. Has the same cross bracing at the rear as one i have.
But that's the only similarity I can see (aside from paint colour).

My first thought was thst it was an '89 Clockwork frame .
Could be a production Formula though, I'll await the opinions of more expert Orange fans than me though...

 

[brocklanders023]

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Seen it and asked if they have a bin price. Looks just like the formula that turned up before.

 

[DynaCol]

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I'd say almost certainly a Formula. Someone please buy this and take that rack and lock off this A.S.A.P., they're making me wince looking at them on that bike!
Pretty terrible pictures unfortunately to get a good look at it.

 

[jimo746]

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Seen it and asked if they have a bin price. Looks just like the formula that turned up before.

This one?

 

[MatBH5]

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A Yates-built bike judging by the cross-brace on the seat stays. I’ve a Yats tandem with the exact same detail. Just down the road from me this one

 

[MatBH5]

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Seen it and asked if they have a bin price. Looks just like the formula that turned up before.

This one?

Pretty sure it’s a separate bike. That one was lugged. This looks brazed

 

[brocklanders023]

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The plot thickens. Seems a hybrid of various others.

 

[retrobikeguy]

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Quite like this, U-Brake cool! I think the rack is a keeper too .........

shame its so far south

Anyone local willing to collect and post?

 

[Coleman]

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Could be a Formula. Has the same cross bracing at the rear as one i have.
But that's the only similarity I can see (aside from paint colour).

My first thought was thst it was an '89 Clockwork frame .
Could be a production Formula though, I'll await the opinions of more expert Orange fans than me though...

Got any pics of yours?