Orange 5 SE Custom Build
lakesbiker
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And just to prove there is more than one good looking orange five out there (Well I think so) 
here's my recent build.
Orange Five SE Custom
XTR Front Mech
XTR Shadow Rear Mech
XTR Shifters
XTR 10 speed Drivetrain 3x10
XTR Cassette 11 x 36
Fox RP23 Kashima
Fox Float RLC 140mm Kashima
Mavic Crossmax ST
Continental Rubber Queen Tubeless
Easton Haven Bars
Thomson X4 Stem
Thomson Seatpost
Hope Race X2 Special Edition
Orange 5 17" Frame with Maxle Rear Axle
Specialized BG Phenom Saddle (now swapped out for all black version)
here's my recent build.Orange Five SE Custom
XTR Front Mech
XTR Shadow Rear Mech
XTR Shifters
XTR 10 speed Drivetrain 3x10
XTR Cassette 11 x 36
Fox RP23 Kashima
Fox Float RLC 140mm Kashima
Mavic Crossmax ST
Continental Rubber Queen Tubeless
Easton Haven Bars
Thomson X4 Stem
Thomson Seatpost
Hope Race X2 Special Edition
Orange 5 17" Frame with Maxle Rear Axle
Specialized BG Phenom Saddle (now swapped out for all black version)
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That's porn!Neilpryde Alize - Kinesis 4S - Cube Ltd0
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Love those black 5s. Although having owned a black motorbike in the past they are a bugger to keep clean, and show the scratches
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Not pretty I'm afraid still looks like it made out of horribly welded girders to me
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Very nice - I like it Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the number of moments that take your breath away....
Riding a gorgeous ano orange Turner Burner!
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Thewaylander wrote:Not pretty I'm afraid still looks like it made out of horribly welded girders to me
Its all very subjective, you think your other half is a stunner, I though may think she is a total minger! Like I say very subjective ;-) Marmite through and through - no in between with Oranges!!!0 -
Oh I agree, Just to many positives
had to be a negative in an Orange thread. 0 -
the saddle seems a little out of place, colour wise, i know thats being picky, but you certainly didn't scrimp on it in any other area did you a fantastic looking bike you have there mate
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chez_m356 wrote:the saddle seems a little out of place, colour wise, i know thats being picky, but you certainly didn't scrimp on it in any other area did you a fantastic looking bike you have there mate
Funny you should say that as I have just swapped it out for a totally black phenom and it does look better 0 -
Wobbit wrote:That's porn!
what he said!0 -
Thats a Very nice build fella!Timmo.
After all, I am Cornish!
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If only all O5's looked like this, then perhaps they would be less hated! I think the black is quite "slimming" on this and makes it a little less "girdery".0
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I love that absolutely stunning
Just abit of advise am I best of getting the s and upgrading all the components gradually or getting and SE and doing the same but with it being less of an issue with the better spec?0 -
wpaul1982 wrote:I love that absolutely stunning
Just abit of advise am I best of getting the s and upgrading all the components gradually or getting and SE and doing the same but with it being less of an issue with the better spec?
In my honest opinion (and I've been cycling for 20 years) buy what you can afford. I've learned the hard way (my wallet) that I probably ended up spending twice as much upgrading rather than just buying what I actually wanted first time, I say want as opposed to need as we all know that much of the equipment we ride far exceeds what we really need, but it is really nice to have the top end stuff and it does make a difference to the riding experience.
Btw my ride is basically the SE 2012 with upgraded wheels, brakes and saddle.0 -
Really nice bike you've got there!
Can you tell me the exact model of front derraileur that you used?
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I've Demo'd an Orange 5 Pro, and liked it, and IMO they look fine too. Also yours is better than most out there, with a great spec, and looks good, but for me, they're not value for money. For the price of yours, most other makes, offer a carbon frame, dropper seatpost, etc etc. If only they were less expensive.Trek Remedy 9.9 (custom) 2011
Santa Cruz Tallboy LTc (custom)
Trek Stache 8 20130 -
jobs a good'un0
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Very very nice, one on the best looking bikes I've seen on here.
Good job __________________
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Vice nice buddy,
Only thing with the frames are the rear end proper chunky stays on them, still nice though bud.0 -
so cool buddy,
ashima is the way forward!0 -
That's a very tasty build, well done.
I will admit to liking the look of the 5's anyway......Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
very nice bike. orange bikes all the way! let the haters hate! 0
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Verrrrry nice build; well done for getting it right as I've seen so many 'custom' builds go wrong. Hope you like mine too (note that the stock orange pedals have since been binned!!)...
five pro by mec287, on Flickr
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mec287 wrote:Verrrrry nice build; well done for getting it right as I've seen so many 'custom' builds go wrong. Hope you like mine too (note that the stock orange pedals have since been binned!!)...
five pro by mec287, on Flickr
Copy of 01 022 by mec287, on Flickr
SICK!
That is meannn, nice one0
