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March 29 2012 - posted by Dave Flynn
Introducing the new Orange Gyro…
We've been playing with 29er designs for some time now, testing to get an idea of pros and cons, hesitant to jump on a bandwagon but curious where it might take us. The answer is here, introducing the new Orange Gyro...
March 29 2012 - posted by Dave Flynn
Ultramontane No. 05 and the complete Dudes…
A month doesn't go by without more Dudes of Hazard action. This time it's the complete movie for your viewing pleasure. Something on another level is Ultramontane's latest piece, proper winter mountain biking with real trails, real trail bikes, and a whole load of risk...
March 21 2012 - posted by Dave Flynn
The Continental team make their debut…
The guys at Continental Tyres don't only distribute some of the best rubber on the race circuit, they do lots to support the scene. Gravity Enduro style racing has taken off in a big way, the Conty/Orange crew are getting ready for a fun season ahead...
March 13 2012 - posted by Dave Flynn
Rowan, The Dudes, and Joe’s team bike…
There's no shortage of weekly entertainment in the Orange camp, but unless you're a frequent FaceBook flyer, it’s all too easy to miss the good stuff. This week’s selection brings three very different styles; a textbook Liam Murphy edit, the home-shot escapades of the Dudes and a Vital MTB slideshow with Joe Barnes’ dulcet tones giving you the lowdown on his current Five setup…
February 28 2012 - posted by Dave Flynn
Dudes are rolling…
I'm sure most of you are now familiar with their work, a hardy band of high-performance mountain bicyclists who refuse to adhere to the norms, any norms! This post marks the first installment of their inaugural feature length movie. Documenting their varied 2011 season, this moving masterpiece will show you the many miles and many styles of the Dudes of Hazard…
February 27 2012 - posted by Dave Flynn
Lezyne’s Danny MacAskill insight…
Lezyne have a new brand ambassador and it happens to be someone we rather like...
February 07 2012 - posted by Dave Flynn
Cut Media and Guy Martin visit Orange Bikes. It is what it is…
Guy Martin is no ordinary presenter, he's a TT legend. A mountain biker in his spare time and a man obsessed with industry, Cut Media thought he'd be the perfect candidate to invite for a factory tour. Familiarising himself with all the processes involved, we see him get to grips with TIG welding, painting and share a few opinions on DH "cock measuring". An innovative and completely free online video documentary, available for all to see, now...
February 01 2012 - posted by Dave Flynn
January Tit-Bits…
The bike industry is a beast that's always on the move, bits and pieces happening all over the place. This is a quick roundup of what we've been doing, reading and watching over the past few weeks...
January 31 2012 - posted by Dave Flynn
Cut Media’s factory tour with Guy Martin; the promo…
Not content in putting together a regular factory video, the people at Cut Media decided to invite TT legend Guy Martin to familiarise himself with some real British bike frame engineering. Getting his hands on a welding torch, a paint gun and an allen key, it's an entertaining insight on the real world of Orange Bikes.
January 19 2012 - posted by Dave Flynn
Through the archives…
The story of Orange Bikes started in June 1984, and since then we’ve experienced a constantly evolving scene with racing and technology developing at an exponential rate. Flicking through the old catalogues gives a brilliant snapshot of change, and for you retro fans, a way of identifying what, where and when…
January 11 2012 - posted by Dave Flynn
Just another day in the office…
Famous for his road riding endeavours, Guy Martin is a motorsport legend. A truck mechanic and racer, he's a chap that loves to get his hands dirty and see how things are built. Fresh from a 24-hour endurance race at the Strathpuffer and as a bit of an Orange fan, it was about time he made a visit to the UK's finest push-bike factory. More soon...
January 09 2012 - posted by Dave Flynn
The Oban gangster…
Ben Cathro is a complete hero on the Scottish downhill scene and a great rider to watch. In this edit Stuz Leel follows the 'Oban Ganster' through a regular day. Some mild alcohol abuse gives way to some incredible mulchy slides on his 20-inch Orange Five. A great edit to inspire some wintery sideways action...
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January 06 2012 - posted by Dave Flynn
The Five Black Gold
The Five is our most versatile bike and with so many options available, you can build it exactly as you want. The Five Black Gold is a limited edition fixed spec, optimised for performance and value. Featuring the very best suspension setup and a Maxle rear as standard, this might just be your perfect build.
January 03 2012 - posted by Dave Flynn
A New Year’s Resolution…
Inspired by Seb Kemp’s column in an old issue of Dirt, I’ve decided to be happy with who I am and what I ride. A New Year's Resolution blog...
December 20 2011 - posted by Dave Flynn
Gary Forest rides, Dave Mackison films…
Gary Forest is an Innerleithen local and one of the main players on the UK Gravity Enduro scene; he can rag a five-inch trail bike pretty flippin' well. Dave Mackison took out his camera and put together this great winter edit...
December 13 2011 - posted by Dave Flynn
The Dudes of Hazard rap about their upcoming film…
The Dudes of Hazard are primarily very talented cyclists, but in the spirit of entertainment they're taking on 'Fiddy' as the UK's newest rap gang. Proof if ever it were needed, they should definitely stick to bikes...
December 13 2011 - posted by Dave Flynn
Tweedlove Christmas - Santa is getting loose…
Santa is officially a 'rad pinner' and in the run up to Christmas he takes a stop off at the Tweed Valley to 'shred the gnar'. Rare footage of Father Christmas inside...he also rides an Orange Five.
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December 12 2011 - posted by Dave Flynn
The Orange Bikes factory, Vital MTB tell the story…
Seb Kemp and Grant Robinson visited the Orange bikes factory last summer, eager to take an alternative look at what we did, Seb recorded the story and sounds while Grant captured the scene. It makes for an interesting watch, a deeper look inside the company...
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December 08 2011 - posted by Dave Flynn
Elland to Hebden
When you man up and face the elements there's nothing more rewarding than a local epic. Rich Norgate and friends rode from Elland to Hebden to get some miles in; wintery inspiration to get you out and about no matter where you ride...
December 07 2011 - posted by Dave Flynn
Rowan Sorrell wins the Red Bull Downforce
Rowan Sorrell's been slamming his protoype 322 down some steps in Swansea. Another Liam Murphy masterpiece inside...
December 01 2011 - posted by Dave Flynn
Factory tour with MTB-News…
Handbuilding frames in the UK makes Orange Bikes unique and every year a gaggle of journalists come to see how we manage it and what makes us tick. Shortly after the Fort William World Cup, Jens and Tobias came over from IBC to take a look around. Some fantastic photography and a video tour, well worth a look. Sprechen sie Deutsch? Nicht gut genug, leider...
November 15 2011 - posted by Dave Flynn
Calum Darling’s November Mist…
The mechanic from Alpine Bikes and video maker extrordinare has been out in the Tweed Valley once again. Jake Hood is the man on the bike, Calum Darling's behind the lens, they're both doing an awesome job in this autumn edit...
November 10 2011 - posted by Dave Flynn
Joe Barnes, Fraser McGlone and the Maltese Falcon
Joe Bowman is This is Sheffield, he also works for Five Ten UK. As prime UK rippers MTBcut riders Joe Barnes and Fraser McGlone are onboard with the sticky rubber dream brand, Mr Bowman travelled waaaaay up North to shoot the guys in action...
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October 20 2011 - posted by Dave Flynn
Tea break…
The internet is a wonderful thing and everyday a fresh crop of videos pop up to keep us entertained, some of them are even bike related! Here's a quick Orange flavoured selection to keep you amused on your tea break...
October 05 2011 - posted by Dave Flynn
Joe Barnes Euro Blog - Part Four
After arriving back from my big euro trip this summer the good times haven't stopped...
