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The Challenge: How do we go about updating a bike in our range whose legion of fans don't want us to change anything?
The answer, as with everything we do, is with great care and a stack of test feedback.
The new Alpine 6 has been through one of the most intensive prototyping programs we've ever done – the result is spectacular.
With the introduction of the 230mm metric shock, we have revised the suspension layout to increase the rear travel. We've also tuned the frame to be more progressive to retain a bottomless feel and improve small bump smoothness, treading that fine line that keeps wallow at bay and gives the Alpine 6 all the control it needs.
The geometry has also been under the microscope and refined to match the new suspension performance, resulting in more agility, stability and confident speed.
When you come upon one of those unholy beasts of a trail, this is the bike to take it on at full-gas and tame it.
Alpine 6 – Duel
6061-T6 Monocoque UK Formed Custom Aluminium Tubing. Wheel Size: 27.5. Rear wheel travel: 165.
| Monocoque/6061-T6 Custom Butted Aluminium tubing | |||||
| Frame Size | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Seat Tube Length | 15" | 17" | 18" | 19" | 20" |
| A. Head Angle | 64° | 64° | 64° | 64° | 64° |
| B. Seat Angle (Actual) | 72° | 72° | 72° | 72° | 72° |
| B. Seat Angle (Effective) | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
| C. Top Tube | 582 | 601 | 619 | 641 | 658 |
| D. Top Tube (effective) | 605 | 625 | 645 | 665 | 685 |
| E. BB Height (from ground) | 337 | 337 | 337 | 337 | 337 |
| BB height (from axles | -17 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -17 |
| F. Chainstay | 441 | 441 | 441 | 441 | 441 |
| G. Head Tube | 100 | 110 | 120 | 125 | 130 |
| H. Wheel base | 1208 | 1231 | 1251 | 1272 | 1293 |
| J. Reach | 432 | 447 | 467 | 486 | 505 |
| K. Stack | 602 | 620 | 620 | 624 | 629 |
| T. Rear Travel | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 |
| Standover | 700 | 724 | 752 | 775 | 790 |
| Unless otherwise indicated all measurements are in mm. Frame angles are measured static, without rider sag. Bottom bracket height measured from ground with 708 mm Ø tyre. | |||||
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| Shock Length | 230 x 65 mm | ||||||||
| Rear Hub | 12 x 148mm Boost | ||||||||
| Fork Offset | 46 mm | ||||||||
| Seatpost Ø | 30.9 mm | ||||||||
| Seatclamp Ø | 34.9 mm | ||||||||
| Front Derailleur | N/A | ||||||||
| BB Shell | 73 mm ISCG05 | ||||||||
| Tapered Headset | Upper: ZS49/28.6 Lower: EC49/40 |
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Please note: This is for guidance only. You may be taller or shorter, it doesn't mean our bikes will not fit you. The best way to determine the correct bike size for you is to try one. We've added some more explanation on sizing theory here: What size frame do I need?
The 2020 Orange Alpine 6 is brilliantly fun to ride and genuinely very rewarding. It’s far more capable in rough, technical terrain than the keyboard warriors might have you believe.
WideopenmagA good long travel enduro bike has to feel stable and confident from the get-go, and the Orange Alpine 6 does just that.
Enduro MTBThe Alpine 6 is another evolutionary step in the right direction for Orange. The bike retains the fantastically fun ride qualities we expect from Halifax’s finest and gets some new tricks to boot.
Bike RadarLesser bikes can wash out easily, but the Alpine holds its line admirably.
What Mountain BikeFast, balanced and above all else, stable on or over whatever I pointed it at, it felt like a steam roller.
PinkBikeWe loved the crisp new look of the 2017 line-up and feel Orange are now making bigger advancements in 2017 than ever before
Enduro MTBPrices and Specifications are liable to change without notice.
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