Which forks on Orange P7?

MrPhoenix
MrPhoenix Posts: 12
edited January 2010 in MTB buying advice
I need some help... I have an Orange P7. its approximately a 1997 model (Crome frame with clear lacquer and Orange stickers)
The bike is currently fully ridged, but I am wanting upgrade to front suspension forks.
The problem is that the frame has a 1"steerer tube.... All forks on the market at the minute appear to be 1 1/8" steerers!
Does anyone have any suggestions on what forks are out there that I can use.... New or old!

Thanks in advance peeps.

Ash

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    Mmm buying?

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Have a look on ebay - though Pace and Marzocchi have recently had 1 inch options.
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  • EarlofBarnet
    EarlofBarnet Posts: 673
    For the age of the frame, you maybe want to stick to something with about 80mm's of travel. This should keep the geometry of the frame correct. I'd get a RS SID or similar put on it, be quite in keeping with the bike :)
  • Jez Keates
    Jez Keates Posts: 8
    Hi,

    I've got the same bike and having the same thoughts. Marzoochi have brought out the MX Pro LO this year with a 1" steerer. Think I will get a new stem and headset, so not much change out of £250.

    That and the cost of replacing ageing parts I'm tempted to get a new bike that will keep me going for another 13 years. At the same time it is still a good bike.

    http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/marzocch ... 48168.html
  • MrPhoenix
    MrPhoenix Posts: 12
    Cheers peeps, I have spoken to Marzoochi and the forks you have mentioned sound good. I think you can get them for about £170 from different retailers.
    I have also heard that Pace with manifacture you a 1" steerer fork at no extra cost to what it would be for a 1 1/8" fork. Does anyone know about this?

    Through a friend i have managed to source the following kit for the bike for £150! :lol:
    stuff is all 2008 equipment.

    Avid juicy 3 brakes (Levers, discs and calipers)
    XT cranks
    XTR front mech
    XT shifters
    Hope stem and handle bars
    (I think) Zero wheels fully built with Zero hubs and tyres
    There are a few other bits too, but at the minute I can't remember what they are.............
  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,187
    was it stolen to order!
  • MrPhoenix
    MrPhoenix Posts: 12
    Ha! No.
    My mates brother has just upgraded his bike and the bits are kicking around his garage. He wants rid of everything. I guess I was in the right place at the right time for once!
  • Matt N
    Matt N Posts: 160
    matthew h wrote:
    was it stolen to order!

    i actually loled! :lol::lol:
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  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,187
    MrPhoenix wrote:
    Ha! No.
    My mates brother has just upgraded his bike and the bits are kicking around his garage. He wants rid of everything. I guess I was in the right place at the right time for once!

    convince him to upgrade his forks!

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