Five S - 2018

Five S - 2018

Overview 

Why the Five S?

 

  • 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
  • Internal dropper post routing
  • RockShox Revelation RC 150mm 27.5 Fork
  • RockShox Monarch DB RT 190 x 51mm Rear Shock
  • Shimano SLX Drivetrain
  • Shimano MT500 180/180 Brakes
  • Race Face Aeffect DM30t Steel Ring Crankset
  • Joytech + Kore Realm 3.0 27.5 Wheelset
  • Kore Cockpit components
  • Choose from 10 custom colours
  • Fine tune your Five with custom upgrade options

The optimum blend of price, specification and performance make the S the perfect choice for the rider looking for a great valve, performance bike.

 

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.

Specs & Options 

SIZES AND COLOURS

Sizes
XS   S   M   L   XL  
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: 27.5. Rear wheel travel: 140.

Fork
RockShox Revelation RC 150mm 27.5
Swingarm
Bolt Type Allen Key Head 12 x 174mm (Boost 148mm Hub)
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch DB RT 190x51
Headset
Cane Creek 49mm for Tapered Steerer

Drivetrain

Rear Mech
Shimano SLX Shadow Plus 11spd
Chain
SRAM PC1110 11spd
Shifters
Shimano SLX 11spd
Cassette
SRAM PC-1130 11-42 11spd
Chain Device
Not Included
Bottom Bracket
Race Face
Crankset
Race Face Aeffect DM30t Steel Ring

Wheel and Tyres

Wheelset
Joytech + Kore Realm 3.0 27.5
Tyres
Maxxis High Roller II 2.3 27.5 Exo TR

Braking

Brakes
Shimano MT500 180/180

Finishing Kit

Stem
Kore Cubix 50mm x M35
Saddle
Kore Conex
Handlebars
Kore Durox 780mm M35
Grips
Strange 130 Single Lock-On Black
Seatpost
Kore Dropper 150mm
Seat Clamp
Strange QR

Geometry & Tech Info 

2017-18 Five geometry
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
fork travel
OPTIMUM MAXIMUM MINIMUM
150 mm 150 mm 140 mm
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
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
XS
5'0" — 5'5"
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 ... 

MBUK | Five S | November 2016

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

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MBUK | Five Pro | September 2016

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

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PinkBike | Five | July 2016

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

 

Enduro MTB | Five | July 2016

We knew the Five was a nimble bike anyway, but it now seems more stable with its longer wheelbase

Enduro MTB

 

Singletrack | Five | July 2016

The new Five felt buttery smooth and very confidence inspiring.

Singletrack

 

Dirt | Five | July 2016

The silent ride on Five is impressive but overall it’s the fun, precise ride of the Orange Five that sparkles.

Dirt

 

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