Stage 5 Factory - 2018

Stage 5 Factory - 2018

Overview 

Why the Stage 5 Factory?

 

  • Handbuilt in Britain
  • 5 year frame warranty
  • Unique monocoque aluminium and tubing chassis
  • Single pivot suspension for the utmost performance, efficiency and reliability
  • 29" tubeless wheelset
  • 140mm front/135mm rear travel
  • Boost 148 rear hub spacing
  • Alpine-trail honed geometry
  • Long top tube and wheelbase coupled to a shorter stem for high-speed stability
  • Internal dropper post routing 
  • Custom colours and options
  • Fox Factory 36 Float 140mm 29 Fork
  • Fox Float X2 Factory 200 x 51mm Rear Shock
  • Fox Factory Transfer 150mm Drop Seat-Post

 

Redefining the big travel 29er

Forget everything you thought you knew about bigger-wheeled bikes: the Stage 5 is here. Designed to go further and faster whatever the terrain, this bike signals a new generation of trail-loving 29ers where nothing’s off limits and everything goes. 

Big wheels and a super-efficient pivot position help transfer more of your energy straight into the trail – great for carrying speed and tackling epics. Meanwhile, the Stage’s frameset geometry is slack enough for the steeps and long enough for superb stability, not to mention the chance to reap the handling rewards of running a short stem. A sweet spot of 140/135 travel helps flatten even the roughest rock gardens too – perfect for pace, comfort and efficiency. 

With 148mm Boost rear spacing, internal dropper routing and a 5-year warranty on its handmade frame, the Stage 5 is bang up to date and reassuringly future-proof. Make no mistake: in any of its guises this is one seriously versatile bike with an audaciously bold intention. 

Specs & Options 

SIZES AND COLOURS

Sizes
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: 29. Rear wheel travel: 135.

Swingarm
SRAM Maxle Ultimate 174mm (Boost 148mm Hub)
Rear Shock
Fox Float X2 Factory 200x51
Headset
Hope H/Set Black - 49mm for Tapered Steerer
Fork
Fox Factory 36 Float 140mm 29 (black)

Drivetrain

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

Wheel and Tyres

Wheelset
Race Face Arc 30 29 (Grey) + Hope Pro 4 (Black)
Tyres
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.3 3c EXO TR / High Roller II 2

Braking

Brakes
Hope Tech 3 E4 Black 203/180

Finishing Kit

Handlebars
Race Face Next R Carbon 800mm Stealth
Grips
Strange 130 Single Lock-On Black
Seatpost
Fox Factory Transfer 150mm Drop
Seat Clamp
Hope QR Black
Stem
Race Face Turbine R 50mm x M35
Saddle
SDG Fly MTN Cromo Rail Black/Grey

Geometry & Tech Info 

2017-18 Stage 5 Geometry
STAGE 5 GEOMETRY
Monocoque/6061-T6 Reynolds Custom Butted Aluminium tubing
Frame Size M L XL
Seat Tube Length 17" 18" 20"
A. Head Angle 66.5° 66.5° 66.5°
B. Seat Angle (Actual) 71.5° 71.5° 71.5°
B. Seat Angle (Effective) 74° 74° 74°
C. Top Tube 585 604 623
D. Top Tube (effective) 615 635 655
E. BB Height (from ground) 335 335 335
BB height (from axles -35 -35 -35
F. Chainstay 445 445 445
G. Head Tube 100 110 120
H. Wheel base 1183 1204 1225
J. Reach 436 453 470
K. Stack 624 633 642
T. Rear Travel 135 135 135
Standover 720 742 795
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
140 mm 140 mm 140 mm
Shock Length 200 mm x 51 mm
Rear Hub 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
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 ... 

Enduro MTB | Stage 5 | Jan 2017

If you value speed, fun and elegant simplicity, this is best trail bike you can buy.

Enduro MTB Magazine

 

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