Patriot Factory

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2024 Patriot Factory
Shown in Yorkshire Teal
2024 Patriot Factory
Shown in Yorkshire Teal
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Overview  

Why the Patriot?

ELECTRIC POWERED ORANGE

F: 170MM | R: 170MM | W: 29/27.5

  • Brand New Frame designed and built in Britain
  • 5 year frame warranty with Limited Lifetime Crash Replacement 
  • Bosch Performance Line CX Drive Assist 
  • 29 front/27.5 rear mixed size wheelset
  • Bosch Power Tube 750wh integrated battery in downtube
  • Easy access charging port
  • Boost 148mm rear hub spacing
  • Orange trail honed geometry
  • Reduced offset fork
  • Long top tube short stem for high-speed stability

Bosch Performance Line CX FEATURES

  • 85Nm maximum drive torque
  • 2.9kg total weight
  • Bosch Power Tube 750wh integrated battery in downtube
  • eMTB Dynamic Ride Mode - with Extended Boost, for a natural ride feel and optimal control
  • Smart walk assitance with hill hold
  • 4 Customisable Ride Modes (Eco/Tour/eMTB/Turbo)
  • eBike Flow App - Apple App/Google Play (with optional subscription to features)
  • eBike Lock, Ride Screen, Navigation with flow app
  • Over-the-air updates with Flow app

The Return of the Patriot

The Patriot is a legendary name, that goes a long way back in the Orange Bike history books. Used by the now legendary Team Animal at the turn of the millennium, the Patriot is arguably one of the DH World Cup's OG iconic bikes. Versatile, hard-hitting and incredibly capable, it was the bike of choice for many gravity riders, either racing DH or just finding the best Alpine technical trails in a sport that was rapidly finding its way. All those attributes apply to the brand new E.P.O. (Electric Powered Orange) model from Orange - it became obvious that this has to be the new Patriot.

The frame is built around the Strange powerlink driven shock system that we use to great effect on the Stage 7 and Switch 7 frames. The performance of this system is perfectly suited to powerful e-bike assisted drivetrains where grip is paramount.

The new Patriot also features another first for us. This is the first E.P.O. model to feature a Bosch drive unit – The Performance Line CX. One of the most advanced power units out there and we’re really excited about the features it brings and how well it complements the Orange ride philosophy.


First things first: - The "Ride"

The Patriot combines agile handling and incredible confidence on big mountain terrain. If you're thinking gravity bike with built-in uplift, then we're on the same page. The Patriot is designed on a mixed (MX) size wheelset: 29” front & 27.5" rear, with 170 mm of suspension travel front and rear. The MX wheelset has now settled in well with its combination of the fast rolling, bump absorbing 29" front wheel combined with the agility of the 27.5 big-travel rear end makes a winning set-up that works well for riders of all disciplines and is fast becoming a standard. We now have popular MX models from hardtail to EPO eBikes throughout our range.

The ride geometry for the Patriot follows the Switch 7’s lead to give that sure-footed trail hugging grip that is so characteristic of the powerlink chassis.

The Patriot geometry is perfectly on point with its performance orientated slack 63° head angle, forward looking 76° seat tube angle combined with a roomy reach (481mm Large) and lengthy chainstays, putting the rider front & centre and balanced on the contact points for perfect control, climbing or descending.

One difference from the analogue Switch 7, for the E.P.O. version is that we have lifted the bottom bracket by 5mm, which combined with the 165mm crankarms, gives just a little more ground clearance to reduce pedal strikes that can occur when climbing technical trails under power.

The low pivot position of the Patriot minimises pedal kickback, and drivetrain induced interference, to the point that it is practically negligible.  

The Strange powerlink gives a very progressive shock curve which adds to the truly bottomless feel of the Patriot, and easily allows the use of both high-volume air cans or coil shocks to suit a riders preference. Through the rear shock’s travel, the leverage ratio falls from 2.86 to 2.14. Looking at shock force, this means the real working progression is 25.2%. The frame's shock curve was developed so it maintains the fun confident feel that Orange Bikes have become famous for while adding the big-travel requirements of a progressive platform.

The lynchpin of this dynamic bike is the Strange powerlink-driven 205x65 trunnion shock, mounted low in the frame helping to lower the bike's centre of gravity and allow for a more neutral weight distribution whilst riding. A trunnion mounted shock runs on a full complement of bearings or optional bushings, both the trunnion mount and lower eyelet, along with all the frame pivots run on cartridge bearings allowing us to achieve as low as possible break away force, providing incredible sensitivity to the initial part of the shock's stroke. The shock and linkage mounting hardware is now a mix of titanium and aluminium. The titanium bolts are not only lighter and stronger than their aluminium counterparts, they are reusable in servicing where aluminium bolts need to be replaced. A small detail, but one that makes suspension checks and maintenance a much simpler task.


Handbuilt in Britain

Like all Orange E.P.O. models the new Patriot is a UK made frame, the latest development of the Strange powerlink program that we’ve successfully deployed on our EWS enduro models; the Stage 7 and the Switch 7 and now for the first time on an eMTB.

The frame fabrication is our iconic aircraft grade aluminium folded monocoque construction that we pride ourselves on. With state-of-the-art aluminium craftsmen who boast many years of experience, we think that the frames we produce today are the very best we've ever made and indeed probably the finest in the world. Manufactured from flat sheets of aerospace grade aluminium into individually custom-fabricated tubes, then seam-welded for each specific application, working in harmony with CNC machined components from aluminium billet, all meticulously modelled and analysed. All produced, manufactured and tested in the U.K at our own facility. It  means we have a product that's strong, durable and fully recyclable at the end-of-life cycle.

The Patriot frame’s features are the result of meticulous analysis and test rider feedback. A new 49/56 zero stack headtube helps improve both strength and stiffness at the front end of the bike, increasing the surface area for the welding between head tube, downtube and top tube as well giving us enough room to drop the downtube slightly to allow for a water bottle in the front triangle. To make access even easier new tooling was produced to create a recess on the top side of the down tube. The bike also uses a UDH gear hanger incorporating SRAM’s new industry standard and allowing a spare to be bought at nearly every bike shop on the planet.

Technology developed on other models also plays its part, the Patriot has an asymmetrical swingarm design similar to the recently released Switch 7, this swingarm allowed us to increase the bike's vertical stiffness whilst tuning its lateral compliance, producing a bike with a direct feel but with buckets of grip.
  
Throughout the design process we were conscious of our reputation for low maintenance bikes. We made every effort to conceal most of the linkage bearings within the front of the swingarm, out of harm's way and safe from jet-washers.

Bikes will come with a 5 year bearing warranty for the original owner and any original owners outside of that period will receive heavily subsidised pricing.


Bosch – A dynamic new partnership

The Bosch Performance CX drive unit has performed flawlessly for us in a long-lasting and ongoing testing Program. Working with Bosch engineers who have also had access to our prototypes we couldn’t be happier with the way the Bosch system integrates with our E.P.O. thinking.

While the Bosch drive unit offers up to 85Nm of torque, it is the way that it delivers the power that makes it so perfect for the Orange bike. With its fast off-the-mark acceleration, you get that instant feel from the powerful drive unit, but when it comes to technical climbs the dynamic eMTB system detects input power and cadence to modulate the assistance to perfectly match the trail. The eMTB intelligent mode is impressive to say the least, standing starts on steep climbs are easy and you don’t get overpowering slip-ups on loose terrain while its extended boost gives that extra kick of power when you need it most to get you up-and-over roots and stepped rocky sections.

From the hardware through to the software the Bosch system shows its class leading maturity. Their experience and know how really shines through.
The system is accessed through the compact yet extensive Purion 200 bar mounted computer. It is surprisingly powerful and will give just about anything you need to know to control your bike’s power right at your fingertips. It couldn’t be easier.

The new Flow eMTB app is an essential part of the system which offers a staggering number of features along with constant updates and improvements.
As standard, Bosch Performance CX has 4 ride modes – Eco, Tour, eMTB/ and Turbo. These are all customisable through the Flow app. The app also brings features like eBike Lock, a navigation system, a Ride Screen (if you’re a Quad-lock kind of rider) and a pocket full of other features.

The Orange Patriot’s downtube houses the Bosch Power Tube 750Wh battery giving you plenty of distance plus as with all Orange E.P.O. models the battery is easily swappable for quick change outs. There is easy access to an onboard charging port for topping up the battery quickly and easily, while the battery is also removable for off-bike battery charging and contact cleaning maintenance – so you have the best of both worlds.

In the rare event that you have an issue with the Performance Line CX system, the customer service at Bosch is second to none, they will soon get you back on the trail. Very much matching our own philosophy.

 

Shimano E=8000

 

TECHNICAL SPECS

PEDAL ASSIST MODES

4 Customisable Ride Modes: Eco, Tour, eMTB, Turbo

eMTB Dynamic Ride Mode - with Extended Boost, for a natural ride feel and optimal control

Smart walk assitance with hill hold

PERFORMANCE

Max. support level** (%): 340%
Nominal power: 250 W
Maximum torque: 85 Nm

WEIGHT OF DRIVE UNIT

2.9 kg

GENUINE BOSCH POWERTUBE 750Wh BATTERY

4 Amp fast charger: 50% charge: Approx. 2.3 hours/100% charge: Approx. 6 hours

Capacity: 20.1 Ah

Weight: Approx. 4.3 kg

Specs & Options  

SIZES AND COLOURS

Sizes
Colour
Fizzy Orange

Select a frame size to choose colour

Decals
Black Decals

Frame and Fork

6061-T6 Monocoque UK Formed Custom Aluminium Tubing. Wheel Size: MX - 29/27.5. Rear wheel travel: 170.

Headset
FPD 44mm / 56mm zerostack
Fork
Fox Factory 38 Float 170mm 29
Swingarm
Bolt Type Allen Key Head (Boost 12 x 148mm Hub)
Rear Shock
Fox Float X2 Factory 205x65

Drivetrain

Bottom Bracket
Bosch Performance Line CX DU Integrated
Crankset
Race Face Aeffect R E-MTB 165mm 34t
Rear Mech
Shimano XT 12spd
Chain
KMC 12spd
Shifters
Shimano XT 12spd
Cassette
Shimano XT 10-51T 12spd
Chain Device
E13 E Spec Plus Guide

Wheel and Tyres

Wheelset
Stans Flow Mk4 + Hope Pro 5 (Black) 29 + 27
Tyres
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 3c EXO+ 29 / DHR II 2.4 3c EXO+ 27.5

Braking

Brakes
Shimano XT Trail 203/203

Finishing Kit

Seatpost
Fox Factory Transfer 150/175mm Drop
Seat Clamp
Strange Bolted
Stem
Burgtec Enduro Black 42.5mm
Saddle
SDG Strange Bel Air III
Handlebars
Renthal FatBar M35 800mm
Grips
Strange Grappler Lock-On

Power Assist

Drive Display
Bosch Purion 200
Battery
Bosch Power Tube 750wh
Drive Unit
Bosch Performance Line CX
Control Switch
Bosch Purion 200

Accessories

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2024 Patriot (MX) Geometry
PATRIOT GEOMETRY
Monocoque/6061-T6 Custom Butted Aluminium tubing
Frame Size S M L XL
Seat Tube Length 16" 17" 18" 19"
A. Head Angle 63° 63° 63° 63°
B. Seat Angle 76° 76° 76° 76°
D. Top Tube (effective) 605 625 645 665
E. BB Height (from ground) 343 343 343 343
BB height (from axles) -11 -11 -11 -11
F. Chainstay 448 448 448 448
G. Head Tube 120 120 130 140
H. Wheel base 1256 1276 1299 1321
J. Reach 444 464 481 500
K. Stack 646 646 655 664
O. Fork Offset 44 44 44 44
T. Rear Travel 170 170 170 170
Standover 712 737 751 766
Unless otherwise indicated all measurements are in mm. Frame angles are measured static, without rider sag. Bottom bracket height measured from ground with a 740mm Ø front and 708mm Ø rear tyre.
technical Info
fork travel
OPTIMUM MAXIMUM MINIMUM
170 mm 170 mm 170 mm
Shock Length 205 x 65 mm
Rear Hub 148 x 12 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: ZS56/40

 

Battery Info

The battery can be charged via the frame charging port or can be removed and optimally charged at room temperature between 10° and 20°C. 

For optimum battery care store batteries in a cool, indoor location with stable temperature between approximately 10° to 20°C

Do NOT leave the removed battery exposed to direct sunlight or rain or in an environment likely to drop below 10° C. 

IMPORTANT! Avoid freezing temperatures.

Charge battery to around 70% before storing for a period of time

Every six months, always charge battery back up to around 70%

Before using battery again, charge it completely

Ride Guide
Downhill
Freeride
Enduro
All-Mountain
Trail
XC Racing
Bike-Packing
Gravel
Bike Sizing Guidelines
S
5'0"  —  5'6"
M
5'3"  —  5'8"
L
5'7"  —  6'2"
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?

Prices and Specifications are liable to change without notice.

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