Orbit Excel Dura-Ace

[sinclair]

Very nice frame so definitely worth restoring. Looks like it was the top of the range offered as a complete bike with Dura-ace or frame only. What does the bare frame weigh, I'm guessing around 1700g

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/all-things-orbit.221678/page-5

Good guess 1650g

 

[vcballbat]

Good guess 1650g

Just striped this size 58.5 753 weighing in at 1745g with Campagnolo Super Record headset cups

 

[sinclair]

I like it so much I just bought a shopping version

 

[Dicky71]

If that is logs for a woodburner then you should split them in quarters and it will dry out better/faster. This will reduce the smoke and soot while improve the burning. Maybe you know this already while someone looking at your photo doesn't . The bike is pretty classy looking btw.

 

[sinclair]

If that is logs for a woodburner then you should split them in quarters and it will dry out better/faster. This will reduce the smoke and soot while improve the burning. Maybe you know this already while someone looking at your photo doesn't . The bike is pretty classy looking btw.

Old photo from the guy I bought it off. My logs are split and seasoning well thanks

 

[Walnut]

Hi all.
I've just taken delivery of this frame.
[Sincere thanks to Sinclair for the prompt delivery and for the info on the frame. ].
I'm about to embark on some de-greasing and cleaning just to see how the frame looks but sadly on initial impressions the original paint certainly doesn't look salvageable.

 

[Walnut]

Any advice on the renovation, info on the Excel specifically or Orbit generally, and on Reynolds 753, gratefully received.