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Orange Mountain Bikes - Five AM Spec Sheet

Five AM

Five AM

The Five AM is for the big boys, a harder riding version of our iconic trail model. Meant for epic climbs and terrifying descents, the AM is the bridge between the Five and Alpine 160. It climbs with the efficiency and accuracy you’d expect from the standard Five, but with a Fox 36 and Maxle rear as standard, it provides a slacker, more surefooted feel on the descents. Not hardcore enough for you? Upgrade to a coil shock and add a chain device.

The Five is synonymous with the Orange brand, a masterpiece of evolution and progression. Over ten years and countless nights have been spent thinking about tweaks and refinements to keep it at the forefront of the trail-riding scene. The newest version continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible, and a few choice additions compliment other developments in the industry. A state-of-the-art pièce de résistance, or a trail tool of simplicity? Whichever, nothing is more fun to ride…

The 2011 Five stays true to its roots as a low slung, fast handling trail whippet which can play gently in the Dales or storm a black run. The mix of Monocoque construction and custom butted 6061-T6 Reynolds tubes keep weight down with a new tapered headtube adding stiffness. A 30.9 mm seat-tube adds compatibility for more ‘dropper’ seat-posts and we’ve added ISCG mounts for securely fitting a chain device. The same single pivot position continues to keep the suspension balanced between sensitivity and efficiency with the bearing system promoting stiffness and reliability. The Five has already become a classic, and it just got better.

Why the Five AM?

The Five AM is the bigger brother to the Pro, Maxle and Fox 36 equipped as standard. A favourite down at the factory, the Five AM goes anywhere, it’s built tough. Looking for a slightly lighter trail option, look at the Five Pro. Want something with a little more grunt, check the ultimate mountain machine, the Alpine 160.

Read the reviews for the Five...

Five Pro 2010 Trail Bike of the Year

MBR Trail Bike of the Year - Five Pro - May 2010

MBR Five Pro - May 2009

MBR - May 2008


Prices and Specifications are liable to change without notice.