MCHARDMANUK Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 I rode trials many years ago and recently decided I'd buy a Orange Zero for nostalgia and I'm deciding what to do with it build wise. It's currently sitting in the garage and I'm in no rush to build it as I'm still sorting my winter single speed project out. I'm not sure if I want to go period trials as it was in the day or change it up and make it a bit more street. My initial thinking is stick a very short travel fork on, dual discs and minimal gears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettoll Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 What a beauty! I don't think the disc mounts on it were the best then, let alone with modern breaking tech and the pressure that will put on them. No suss, dual v brakes, middleburns, hope / mavic wheelset and just have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 I ran mine double disc! But it cracked on the chain stay near the bottom bracket strengthening plate Its one of very few frames Ive ever broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHARDMANUK Posted May 24 Author Report Share Posted May 24 (edited) I don't think the fork is all too strong either. I've been told to keep the original Orange seat but I hate it. I doubt I'll even start building it this year but maybe a HS33 on the rear and a disc upfront. I know a 2.35 tyre fits in the rear as I threw on the wheel that's going on my P7 but to be on the safe side I think I'll go 2.1. First thing, if I do anything would to strip it and get it powder coated again and new decals. Edited May 24 by MCHARDMANUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHARDMANUK Posted July 9 Author Report Share Posted July 9 (edited) The frame and fork are fresh back from Orange Bikes with no damage to report and sporting a new paint job and original decals. Now the hard part, deciding on how to build it up. Edited July 9 by MCHARDMANUK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Bourde Posted Wednesday at 08:04 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 08:04 PM Amazing! I owned one, built with modern parts: 100mm high rise bar, 70x25 stem, hope pro 4, shimano cranks. It was a beast in manual! Easy to throw due to the short top tube but easy to stay in manual due to the long chainstays. I really enjoyed riding it, even if the top tube was really short (pure trials moves were more difficult). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHARDMANUK Posted yesterday at 07:29 AM Author Report Share Posted yesterday at 07:29 AM Yeah, currently thinking Hope Fortus Wheelset, Hope Evo Cranks that are spare, Hope Trial Zone Brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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