Orange Bikes
Magazine Bike Tests
Here are a few of the tests we have had on recent Orange bikes from a range of the UK's MTB press. Check out what they have to say by downloading the PDFs. Downloads require Adobe Reader. |
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ST4 - DIRT - August 2008 |
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"With a large section of the bike industry making life simple for itself and the buyer by largely sticking to the general rules with weights, measures, lines and angles on bikes of varying travel, Orange have come up with something a bit different. " |
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Aug 2008 - Five Pro - MBRHomegrown Hardtails - the P7 storms it. | ||
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"The Orange [P7] simply feels sorted and has better traction and cornering speed than its less firmly planted aluminium counterparts.." |   |
June 2008 - SubZero - SingletrackSingletrack put the SubZero through its paces. |
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"Downhill, the SubZero was simply brilliant. All the accuracy and pointy-ness of the old SubZero was present but with much less harshness and so, sooo much more agility. It felt like youÕre being a fighter pilot. It would rocket down at speed on fast descents" |
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May 2008 - Five Pro - MBRAnother '10' review for the Five Pro. A winner in MBR's 'Trail Bike of the Year' test |
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"Handling, stiffness, balance, geometry and reliability don't come better than on the Orange Five, and together they make for an inspirational bike." |
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P7 S - MBUK - April 2008 |
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"The P7 is one of the most adaptable trail tools on the market." |
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Five - MBR Mud Pluggers test - February 2008 |
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"Low weight, good brakes and gears that always work are all much appreciated but the Five S's raison d'etre is a near perfect shape and riding position. It makes for a steed that will age well and be ripe for upgrades. To be frank, it's what everyone should look for and that very few will be disappointed in." |
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Patriot - MBUK - October 2007 |
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"One big plus is that it was te only bike here that we had absolutely no issues with. Despite months of pounding and several big offs at home and in the Alps its bombproof reputation is still firmly intact." |
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Five - MBUK - September 2007 |
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"If you live for epic rides in big country, the Orange takes the edge. just, on climability thanks largely to its lower weight." |
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Five - MBR - February 2007 |
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"Uphill, Downhill or just bowling along on a flat fireroad, the Orange Five has an amazing ability to keep on carrying speed and put a smile on your face. What more could you want from a trail bike" |
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P7 - What Mountain Bike - Summer 2006 |
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224 - MBUK - May 2006 |
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224 - DIRT - Jan/Feb 2006 |
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"Some bikes have 'it' though, and this is one of them. It picks up speed incredibly quickly, it instantly feels good to ride, there's good pedal clearance and it enjoys being shifted around and is generally on of those bikes that you want to ride.." |
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Crush - Singletrack - Feb 2006 |
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"The rigidity of the Crush Frame and stiffmess of the Marzocchi forks made for a highly responsive ride that tracked exceptionally well at all times." |
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Crush - MBUK - Feb 2006 |
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"Of course, the reassuring thing about going too fast or too high on the Crush is that the bike'll almost certainly live to tell the tale - and leave a huge grin on your face. And you can't really ask for more than that." |
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SubZero - DIRT - Sept/Oct 2005 |
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"It's feeling of indestructability just pushed you that bit more. If you look down when riding and see the massive tubes beneath you you start to think 'what he hell, I'll go for it'." |
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Patriot 66 - MBR - April 2006 |
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"Arguably the 66's defining attribute is chassis stiffness - this frame is rock solid. It tracks superbly and when gravity is working with you it's unstoppable." |
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Five - MBR - July 2005 |
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"Since we first tested the Five, Orange has spent a lot of time tweaking the geometry and the ride. These tweaks may at first appear to be insignificant, but not when it comes to the real world.." |
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