cheers for the welcome guys, and the tips, I'll post some pictures when I have a minute
p.s madcowkev - The Orange 5 is a awsome piece of kit, I love mine, I bought it at the end of last season so it's a 2006 frame with 2007 running gear on (much better rear shock) as they had no complete bikes left at the orange factory. Everyone that rides mine wants one, perfect for a bloke like me that wants minimal faff from a bike - I would recommend going for as higher spec one as you can though as the fox forks & lighter carbon bits make a big difference........not to the ride obviously, to the look of it!
oh, I have another question, one which I'm sure has been posted on here a hundred times... the seatpost is seized on the marin...been here before & wrecked a frame...and helpful hints or suggestions?
p.s madcowkev - The Orange 5 is a awsome piece of kit, I love mine, I bought it at the end of last season so it's a 2006 frame with 2007 running gear on (much better rear shock) as they had no complete bikes left at the orange factory. Everyone that rides mine wants one, perfect for a bloke like me that wants minimal faff from a bike - I would recommend going for as higher spec one as you can though as the fox forks & lighter carbon bits make a big difference........not to the ride obviously, to the look of it!
oh, I have another question, one which I'm sure has been posted on here a hundred times... the seatpost is seized on the marin...been here before & wrecked a frame...and helpful hints or suggestions?