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Switch 6 Factory

RRP from: £6,600.00

2022 Switch 6 Factory Shown in Matt Charcoal Grey
2022 Switch 6 Factory Shown in Matt Charcoal Grey
2022 Switch 6 Factory Shown in Matt Charcoal Grey
2022 Switch 6 Factory Shown in Matt Charcoal Grey
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Overview

Why the Switch 6?

F: 160MM | R: 145MM | W: 29/27.5

  • Lightweight Frame Handbuilt in Britain
  • Monocoque 6061-T6 aluminium frame
  • 5 year frame warranty with Limited Lifetime Crash Replacement
  • New 29 front/27.5 rear mixed size wheelset
  • Orange race tuned geometry
  • New Reduced offset fork
  • Streamlined cable routing
  • Steep 76° seat angle 
  • New Frame bottle bosses
  • Ultimate “Do it all” bike
  • Choose from 4 custom colours

The Switch 6 is our first mixed wheel size bike, 29er wheel upfront with 160mm of travel and 27.5 wheel out back with 145mm.

This model comes with all the frame updates that we’ve integrated into the latest line-up; Metric shock, 76° seat angle, 64° head angle, with a generous 485mm reach on a size large and a reduced offset fork, this bike is clearly set-up with the agressive rider in mind.

Aimed at racers and fast trail riders this genre of bike has become the hottest ticket around, whether you call them a 'Mullet' or 'MX', the mixed size wheelset makes a massive amount of sense, but only if you apply the right geometry. The Switch 6 has it's geometry tuned to put all the key frame elements in the right place, therefore the ride by design is what you would expect from an Orange. 

The bike will be available in 4 specs (Pro, RS, Factory and XTR) with a choice of six colour options.

Specs & Options

SIZES AND COLOURS

Sizes
M   L   XL  
Colour
Fizzy Orange

Select a frame size to choose colour

Decals
Black/Gold Decals

Frame and Fork

6061-T6 Monocoque UK Formed Custom Aluminium Tubing. Wheel Size: MX - 29/27.5. Rear wheel travel: 145.

Swingarm
Bolt Type Allen Key Head (Boost 148mm Hub)
Rear Shock
Fox Float X2 Factory 210x55
Headset
Cane Creek 49mm for Tapered Steerer
Fork
Fox Factory 36 Float 160mm 29 (black)

Drivetrain

Chain Device
E13 Vario Compact Guide
Bottom Bracket
E13
Crankset
E13 Helix 32t 170mm
Rear Mech
Shimano XT 12spd
Chain
KMC 12spd
Shifters
Shimano XT 12spd
Cassette
Shimano XT 10-51T 12spd

Wheel and Tyres

Wheelset
Stans Flow Mk4 + Hope Pro 4 (Black) 29 + 27
Tyres
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 3c EXO 29/ DHR II 2.4 EXO 27.5

Braking

Brakes
Shimano XT Trail 203/180

Finishing Kit

Seatpost
Fox Factory Transfer 175mm Drop
Seat Clamp
Strange Bolted
Stem
Hope M35 x 35mm Black
Saddle
SDG Strange Bel Air III
Handlebars
Renthal FatBar M35 800mm
Grips
Strange Grappler Lock-On
2020 Switch 6 Geometry
Switch 6 GEOMETRY
Monocoque/6061-T6 Reynolds Custom Butted Aluminium tubing
Frame Size M L XL
Seat Tube Length 17" 18" 19"
A. Head Angle 64° 64° 64°
B. Seat Angle 76° 76° 76°
C. Top Tube 621 632 640
D. Top Tube (effective) 625 645 665
E. BB Height (from ground) 330 330 330
BB height (from axles) -40 -40 -40
F. Chainstay 447 447 447
G. Head Tube 100 110 120
H. Wheel base 1250 1272 1294
J. Reach 467 484 503
K. Stack 633 642 652
T. Rear Travel 145 145 145
O. Fork Offset 42 42 42
Standover 733 744 797
Unless otherwise indicated all measurements are in mm. Frame angles are measured static, without rider sag. Bottom bracket height measured from ground with 740 mm Ø tyre.
technical Info
fork travel
OPTIMUM MAXIMUM MINIMUM
160 mm 160 mm 160 mm
Fork Offset 42 mm
Shock Length 210 mm x 55 mm
Rear Hub 12 x 148mm Boost
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
Ride Guide
Downhill
Freeride
Enduro
All Mountain
Trail
XC Racing
Bike Packing
Gravel
Bike Sizing Guidelines
M
5'6"  —  5'10"
L
5'9"  —  6'1"
XL
6'0"  —  6'5"

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?

What they say ...

MBR Orange Switch 6 RS review

Superb RockShox front and rear suspension and bang up-to-date geometry

MBR

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Prices and Specifications are liable to change without notice.

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