Reduced Rare Neil Orrell Columbus Max OR MTB

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Super rare Neil Orrell Columbus Max OR MTB.
I was making a collection of Max OR bikes and circumstances force a regrettable change. Made by Neil Orrell a custom builder in Manchester circa 92/93 for a local elite racer. I’ve never seen another MTB on Google, let alone an OR. Has some lovely features, namely the extended seat tube and forward facing seat tube bolt. All the usual Max OR loveliness, with way more rarity value. No flaws in the metal work, but if you’re so inclined it could need fresh paint.
Frame Colunbus Max OR
Top tube 21.5” c t c
Seat tube 18.5” c t c or 22” c t t
Fork: Pace RC35 MCCD previously serviced by For English
Headset: Chris King 11/8”
BB: Royce titanium with end caps
Cranks: Middleburn RS2 prototype and rings
Hubs: Bullseye 100/135mm mtb
Rims : Mavic 280 SUP
Shifters: XT thumbies
Levers: SS5
Cantilevers: Dia Comp 987
Front mech: XTR M900
Rear Mech: XTR M900
Seat post: XLITE
Saddle: Flight Alpes
Grips: ODI Mushrooms
Bar: Ritchey Force Lite 520mm
Stem: Unknown 130mm
Looking for £1650 all in.
Price drop £1050
Peace and love, H.

 

[johndeverill]

Well, that's just bloody lovely!!

 

[raidan73]

Sorry to hear you’re having to parts with it. Lovely frame and a tasty build

 

[H]

Super rare Neil Orrell Columbus Max OR MTB.
I was making a collection of Max OR bikes and circumstances force a regrettable change. Made by Neil Orrell a custom builder in Manchester circa 92/93 for a local elite racer. I’ve never seen another MTB on Google, let alone an OR. Has some lovely features, namely the extended seat tube and forward facing seat tube bolt. All the usual Max OR loveliness, with way more rarity value. No flaws in the metal work, but if you’re so inclined it could need fresh paint.
Frame Colunbus Max OR
Top tube 21.5” c t c
Seat tube 18.5” c t c or 22” c t t
Fork: Pace RC35 MCCD previously serviced by For English
Headset: Chris King 11/8”
BB: Royce titanium with end caps
Cranks: Middleburn RS2 prototype and rings
Hubs: Bullseye 100/135mm mtb
Rims : Mavic 280 SUP
Shifters: XT thumbies
Levers: SS5
Cantilevers: Dia Comp 987
Front mech: XTR M900
Rear Mech: XTR M900
Seat post: XLITE
Saddle: Flight Alpes
Grips: ODI Mushrooms
Bar: Ritchey Force Lite 520mm
Stem: Unknown 130mm
Looking for £1650 all in.
Peace and love, H. View attachment 782203

Price drop £1450

 

[H]

Price drop £1450

Price drop £1150

 

[H]

Price drop £1150

 

[H]

Price drop £1050

 

[H]

Price drop £950

 

[mrhyde]

Super rare Neil Orrell Columbus Max OR MTB.
I was making a collection of Max OR bikes and circumstances force a regrettable change. Made by Neil Orrell a custom builder in Manchester circa 92/93 for a local elite racer. I’ve never seen another MTB on Google, let alone an OR. Has some lovely features, namely the extended seat tube and forward facing seat tube bolt. All the usual Max OR loveliness, with way more rarity value. No flaws in the metal work, but if you’re so inclined it could need fresh paint.
Frame Colunbus Max OR
Top tube 21.5” c t c
Seat tube 18.5” c t c or 22” c t t
Fork: Pace RC35 MCCD previously serviced by For English
Headset: Chris King 11/8”
BB: Royce titanium with end caps
Cranks: Middleburn RS2 prototype and rings
Hubs: Bullseye 100/135mm mtb
Rims : Mavic 280 SUP
Shifters: XT thumbies
Levers: SS5
Cantilevers: Dia Comp 987
Front mech: XTR M900
Rear Mech: XTR M900
Seat post: XLITE
Saddle: Flight Alpes
Grips: ODI Mushrooms
Bar: Ritchey Force Lite 520mm
Stem: Unknown 130mm
Looking for £1650 all in.
Price drop £1050
Peace and love, H. View attachment 782203

That’s very nice. I used to have a Roberts Roughstuff made out of Max OR but sold as not being ridden enough …. wish I’d kept it.

 

[Will78]

Beautiful build and what a stunning frame .
Sadly to big for me but good luck with the sale .