Five Formula - 2018
Overview
Why the Five Factory?
- Frame designed and built in Britain
- 5 year frame warranty
- Single pivot suspension for the utmost performance, efficiency and reliability
- 27.5 inch wheels
- Geometry optimised for 150mm front/140mm rear travel
- Boost 148 rear hub spacing
- Aggressive trail geometry
- Long top tube and wheelbase for high-speed stability
- Special Polished graphics on Black Anodised frame finish
- Cane Creek Helm 27.5 150mm Fork
- Cane Creek DB In Line 190 x 50 Rear Shock
- SRAM 12 Speed Eagle Gold Drivetrain
- Powerful Shimano Saint 203/180 Brakes
- SRAM Descendant Carbon Eagle 32t Crankset
- Race Face Arc 31 Carbon 27.5 + Hope Pro 4 Wheelset
- Fox Factory Transfer 150mm drop with internal dropper routing
As an all-round trail bike, it is hard to argue against the Five's versatility. Its capable of delivering the goods on your daily commute to spending a week being thrashed in the Alps.
The compact rear layout makes the suspension more active than any Five to date. The skillfully crafted hollow in the downtube allows us to lower the rear shock's position in the frame which gives us improved rear shock ramp-up and a super plush suspension feel, and gains in small bump performance.
All the major frame components have extra strength-forming features, improving resistance to lateral flex and twisting forces. Boost 148 sizing at the rear hub and an extra 6mm width in the pivot spacing help here too, enabling us to add more tyre clearance. All in all with weight savings we've found in the billet machined parts, this is the lightest Five frame we’ve ever produced.
The Five has grown with us and evolved so far, with a lively ‘pop’ that really has to be experienced. Grip, trail feedback and an active ride are all there in abundance. Try it, you'll like it.
THE FORMULA CONCEPT
Call us sentimental, but in our 30th year we can’t help reminiscing.
In the early days of Orange we had an exclusive model we named the Formula. They were never intended for sale, they were simply the best of the best and issued only to a select group of Team riders.
Based on that concept, we’ve decided to reinvent the Formula spec for the 21st century. Available on the iconic Five and Alpine 6.
So exactly like the original Formulas – but with one tiny difference…
…now you can have one too.
Specs & Options
SIZES AND COLOURS
Frame and Fork
6061-T6 Monocoque UK Formed Custom Aluminium Tubing. Wheel Size: 27.5. Rear wheel travel: 140.
Drivetrain
Wheel and Tyres
Braking
Finishing Kit
Geometry & Tech Info
FIVE 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 | 66º | 66º | 66º | 66º | 66º |
| B. Seat Angle Actual | 72º | 72º | 72º | 72º | 72º |
| B. Seat Angle Effective | 74º | 74º | 74º | 74º | 74º |
| C. Top Tube | 551 | 568 | 587 | 608 | 627 |
| D. Top Tube (effective) | 575 | 595 | 615 | 635 | 655 |
| E. BB Height (from ground) | 333 | 333 | 333 | 333 | 333 |
| BB height (from axles | -20 | -20 | -20 | -20 | -20 |
| F. Chainstay | 426 | 426 | 426 | 426 | 426 |
| G. Head Tube | 100 | 110 | 110 | 130 | 140 |
| H. Wheel base | 1134 | 1156 | 1176 | 1199 | 1220 |
| T. Rear Travel | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| J. Reach | 404 | 422 | 442 | 457 | 474 |
| K. Stack | 599 | 608 | 608 | 626 | 635 |
| Standover | 691 | 715 | 720 | 740 | 790 |
| Unless otherwise indicated all measurements are in mm. Frame angles are measured static, without rider sag. Bottom bracket height from ground is with 706 mm Ø tyre. | |||||
technical Info
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| Shock Length | 190 mm | ||||||||
| Rear Hub | 148 mm x 12mm | ||||||||
| Rear Axle | 148 mm x 12mm | ||||||||
| 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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Ride Guide
| Yes | Downhill | 0 out of 5 stars |
| Yes | Freeride | 1 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 | 3.0 out of 5 stars |
| Yes | Touring | 1.0 out of 5 stars |
| Yes | XC Racing | 0 out of 5 stars |
Bike Sizing Guidelines
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 ...
While the classic layout looks the same, Orange have evolved every dynamic detail to put this classic, intuitively interactive, addictively visceral trail machine right back at the top of the pile in terms of tough, practical value and pure enjoyment.
MBUK Magazine
I’ll be riding it as much as possible into the ensuing weather with as much excitement as the first time I rode it.
MBUK Magazine
it's refreshing to see a brand like Orange, who, for all intents and purposes, have been doing their own thing without deviation and doing it well for longer than most.
PinkBike
We knew the Five was a nimble bike anyway, but it now seems more stable with its longer wheelbase
Enduro MTB
The new Five felt buttery smooth and very confidence inspiring.
Singletrack
The silent ride on Five is impressive but overall it’s the fun, precise ride of the Orange Five that sparkles.
Dirt
