Alpine 6 mk1 Factory - 2018

Alpine 6 mk1 Factory - 2018

Overview 

Why the Alpine 6 Factory?

 

  • Frame designed and built in Britain
  • 5 year frame warranty
  • Single-pivot suspension for optimum performance, efficiency and reliability
  • 27.5" tubeless ready wheelset
  • Boost 148 rear hub spacing
  • Alpine-trail honed geometry
  • Long top tube and wheelbase coupled to a shorter stem for high-speed stability
  • Unique monocoque aluminium and tubing chassis
  • 170mm Front/160mm rear travel
  • Fox Factory 36 Float 170mm 27.5 Fork
  • Fox Float X2 Factory 216 x 63mm Rear Shock
  • Fox Factory Transfer 150mm drop with internal dropper routing
  • Choose from ten custom colours
  • Customise your Alpine 6 with our huge selection of optional upgrades

 

The Alpine 6 is the de-facto big mountain leveller. Engineered to perform in the roughest mountain terrain. 

The Alpine 6 geometry is designed around 170mm front/160mm rear travel. With its slacker 64.5° head angle matched to the 170mm fork we get that alpine handling feel we all love; confident, unflappable and most importantly, fun.

With neat finishing touches like internal cable routing, every element of the frame’s construction has been analysed and optimised, to the point that, size for size, the Alpine 6 frame is significantly lighter and stronger than its predecessors. 

One of our most popular models and it's easy to see why. Whether in the heat of competition, or simply being ridden for laughs, the Alpine 6 has that spirit we love in a bike, the ability to surge through the rough stuff and rewards the rider that pushes hard.

Specs & Options 

SIZES AND COLOURS

Sizes
XS   S   M   L   XL  
Colour
Jet Black

Select a frame size to choose colour

Decals
Orange Decals

Frame and Fork

6061-T6 Monocoque UK Formed Custom Aluminium Tubing. Wheel Size: 27.5. Rear wheel travel: 160.

Headset
Hope H/Set Black - 49mm for Tapered Steerer
Fork
Fox Factory 36 Float 170mm 27.5 (black)
Swingarm
SRAM Maxle Ultimate 174mm (Boost 148mm Hub)
Rear Shock
Fox Float X2 Factory 216x63

Drivetrain

Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP TEAM
Crankset
SRAM Descendant Carbon Eagle 32t
Rear Mech
SRAM X01 Eagle 12spd
Chain
SRAM XO1 Eagle Silver
Shifters
SRAM GX Eagle 12spd
Cassette
SRAM CS XG 1275 10-50t Eagle 12spd
Chain Device
Not Included

Wheel and Tyres

Wheelset
Race Face Arc 30 27.5 (Grey) + Hope Pro 4 (Black)
Tyres
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 3c EXO TR / DHR 2.4 EXO TR 2

Braking

Brakes
Hope Tech 3 E4 Black 203/180

Finishing Kit

Seatpost
Fox Factory Transfer 150mm Drop
Seat Clamp
Hope QR Black
Stem
Race Face Turbine R 32mm x M35
Saddle
SDG Fly MTN Cromo Rail Black/Grey
Handlebars
Race Face Next R Carbon 800mm Stealth
Grips
Strange 130 Single Lock-On Black

Geometry & Tech Info 

2017-18 Alpine 6 Geometry
ALPINE 6 GEOMETRY
Monocoque/6061-T6 Custom Butted Aluminium tubing
Frame Size XS S M L XL
Seat Tube Length 15" 16" 17" 18" 20"
A. Head Angle 64.5° 64.5° 64.5° 64.5° 64.5°
B. Seat Angle (Actual) 72° 72° 72° 72° 72°
B. Seat Angle (Effective) 74° 74° 74° 74° 74°
C. Top Tube 555 575 594 614 634
D. Top Tube (effective) 580 600 620 640 660
E. BB Height (from ground) 342 342 342 342 342
BB height (from axles -12 -12 -12 -12 -12
F. Chainstay 430 430 430 430 430
G. Head Tube 100 120 120 125 130
H. Wheel base 1168 1190 1210 1231 1253
J. Reach 409 423 443 461 478
K. Stack 600 618 618 622 631
T. Rear Travel 160 160 160 160 160
Standover 713 730 745 758 792
Unless otherwise indicated all measurements are in mm. Frame angles are measured static, without rider sag. Bottom bracket height measured from ground with 715 mm Ø tyre.
technical Info
fork travel
OPTIMUM MAXIMUM MINIMUM
170 mm 170 mm 160 mm
Shock Length 215 x 63 mm
Rear Hub 148 x 12 mm
Rear Axle Maxle 142 x 12mm (Length 174mm)
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
Yes Downhill 4.0 out of 5 stars
Yes Freeride 4.0 out of 5 stars
Yes Enduro 5.0 out of 5 stars
Yes All-Mountain 4.0 out of 5 stars
Yes XC Trail 4.0 out of 5 stars
Yes Adventure 4.0 out of 5 stars
Yes Touring 4.0 out of 5 stars
Yes XC Racing 4.0 out of 5 stars

Bike Sizing Guidelines
XS
5'0" — 5'6"
S
5'4" — 5'7"
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 ... 

What Mountain Bike | Alpine 160 | November 2016

Lesser bikes can wash out easily, but the Alpine holds its line admirably.

What Mountain Bike

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Singletrack | Alpine 6 | July 2016

In the right hands, this’ll be a monster.

Singletrack

 

PinkBike | Alpine 6 | July 2016

Fast, balanced and above all else, stable on or over whatever I pointed it at, it felt like a steam roller.

PinkBike

 

Enduro MTB | Alpine 6 | July 2016

We loved the crisp new look of the 2017 line-up and feel Orange are now making bigger advancements in 2017 than ever before

Enduro MTB

 

Dirt | Alpine 6 | July 2016

One of our all-time favourite bikes just got better.

Dirt Magazine

 

Prices and Specifications are liable to change without notice.

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