[mtb] Orange P7 S - which upgrades?

growse · 23 Apr 2009 at 11:02

Since I can't afford a P7 Pro, I've decided that the P7 S is the right bike for me. However, my main question now is about what bits should I upgrade?

http://www.orangebikes.co.uk/2009bikes/bike.php?model_id=92

Currently, I'm planning on getting the Fox Vanilla R upgrade (£154) and nothing else, but could some kind soul have a look through the link above and see if there's anything obvious that I'm missing? For example, should I stretch the extra £120 for the Hope hubs?

Thanks

growse · 24 Apr 2009 at 16:11

Bumpty?

Supercow · 24 Apr 2009 at 17:11

None to be honest it's a good spec.
Onjly the forks if you really want the extra 10mm travel

SDK^ · 24 Apr 2009 at 17:14

The basic spec looks okay. Replace/upgrade parts when they wear out - I would change the shifters and rims at some point. The standard Deore shifters are a bit slack and 117 rims not the strongest.

The performance pack is worth a look if you're feeling flush

:: EDIT ::

Custom Colour : Neon Orange - it looks cool

growse · 24 Apr 2009 at 18:14

I've yet to see how the custom Orange colours compare. THere's about 3 different versions of the same colour, and it's difficult to tell what the difference is. I like the idea of neon Orange though

SDK^ · 24 Apr 2009 at 19:11

I saw some Neon Orange bikes in the shop at Llandegla; they really stand out

ichabod crane · 24 Apr 2009 at 20:59

neon orange frame and wheels!!! for the win!!

growse · 25 Apr 2009 at 23:35

Oh, ok. You convinced me