I’ll be using the Orange R8 for Sunday’s race at Thetford, so I’ve put together some nicer bits on it:
Orange R8
I’ve converted the rims to tubeless and put Continental Supersonic Speed King boots on (2.3 for comfort), as well as a (white obviously) Fizik Gobi saddle.
But the most significant new part is the fork: Suntour Axons. What? Suntour? Well, yes. They’re an air fork, so weigh in at a respectable 1600g, and look pretty well made. They certainly seem to work ok, and the remote lockout is super-smooth.
SR Suntour Axon
Remote Lockout
They’re also made in Taiwan, which is a good thing. And the colour is perfect! For about £275, they’re a steal.
Overall, the bike’s not all that light, but it’s really smooth to ride – I’m loving it!
