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Less horsepower & more pedalpower

Posted: 02 Feb 2007, 14:05
by thehappyotter
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.

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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? :poke:

Posted: 02 Feb 2007, 14:40
by Garry Russell
I can't at the moment for health reasons but if and when I can I have my 1999 Dawes Edge :smile:

Garry

Posted: 02 Feb 2007, 15:54
by DaveB
I couldn't ride that for health reasons either Garry :lol:

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!

:lol: :lol:

Nice flag Rob and no better reason for choosing that model :wink:

ATB

DaveB :tab:

Posted: 02 Feb 2007, 16:56
by Jon.M
Strewth Rob,

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

The suspensions probably better than my bike mind. :lol:

Jon

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

Posted: 02 Feb 2007, 17:19
by Robin
I'm on my way to securing a Giant XTC 3.5

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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!

Posted: 02 Feb 2007, 18:50
by RAF_Quantum
Got this last autumn and hope to get some good use from it this year. Cheap as chips but looks and rides nicely.

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Posted: 02 Feb 2007, 20:00
by Hot_Charlie
Last time I rode a bike it tried to cripple me... :redface:

Posted: 02 Feb 2007, 21:24
by thehappyotter
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:

Posted: 02 Feb 2007, 21:34
by Garry Russell
I got a gel seat cover for mine :lol:

Garry

Posted: 02 Feb 2007, 21:36
by DanKH
Mrs KH and mine:

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