Less horsepower & more pedalpower

thehappyotter · Post by **thehappyotter** » 02 Feb 2007, 14:05

Inspired by the thread about peoples motorcycling passions I thought i'd have to stop those of us who love to ride using a bit more energy...

I know Vegas rides and that Tonks got a new two wheeled toy for christmas but there must be a few more here somewhere.

Here's my baby, a 2007 Orange P7 Pro which needs a good clean after this mornings mud bath down by the river.

I've only had it a month now and it was well worth the 1200 quid I blew on it!!! I'm changing bits already though, a new 185mm front rotor has been fitted and some decent pedals are next up.

The bottom pic shows why I chose this one, a British Classic.

http://www.orangebikes.co.uk/2007bikes/p7-pro.php

Also owned but not pictured are a 1986 Redline RL-20 Mk2 BMX which is totally original even down to the (now sadly perrished) innertubes, a beautiful bike which I got given by an ex-Redline pro my old man works with and a Terrible One Barcode BMX which I still go and cause myself massive amounts of pain on every now and again!

Who else here rides a propper bike?

Post by **Garry Russell** » 02 Feb 2007, 14:40

I can't at the moment for health reasons but if and when I can I have my 1999 Dawes Edge

Garry

Post by **DaveB** » 02 Feb 2007, 15:54

I couldn't ride that for health reasons either Garry

a) It's got pedals
b) No engine
c) That saddle looks like an instrument of torture.. not something you're supposed to sit on!

Nice flag Rob and no better reason for choosing that model

ATB

DaveB :tab:

Jon.M · Post by **Jon.M** » 02 Feb 2007, 16:56

Strewth Rob,

I'd expect an engine for 1200 quid. :dance:

The suspensions probably better than my bike mind.

Jon

What does designed in Britain mean exactly? My Triumph has one which says "Made in England" .

Robin · Post by **Robin** » 02 Feb 2007, 17:19

I'm on my way to securing a Giant XTC 3.5

I have currently got a 12 year old Falcon and am enjoying it along with my mountain climbing and feel awesome when outdoors. I feel so much bloody fitter and it is improving my fitness and rugby skills even more!

Highly recommend it!

Post by **RAF_Quantum** » 02 Feb 2007, 18:50

Got this last autumn and hope to get some good use from it this year. Cheap as chips but looks and rides nicely.

Hot_Charlie · Post by **Hot_Charlie** » 02 Feb 2007, 20:00

Last time I rode a bike it tried to cripple me... :redface:

thehappyotter · Post by **thehappyotter** » 02 Feb 2007, 21:24

Jon.M wrote: What does designed in Britain mean exactly? My Triumph has one which says "Made in England" .

I think that, sadly, it's a posh way of saying "Made in Taiwan" :sad:

And I know what you mean Tonks, took a little while for me to get used to being back in the saddle.

I can walk properly again now... :shock:

Post by **Garry Russell** » 02 Feb 2007, 21:34

I got a gel seat cover for mine

Garry

DanKH · Post by **DanKH** » 02 Feb 2007, 21:36

Mrs KH and mine:

Out for a nice little ride last sunday....