T9 Factory - 2018

T9 Factory - 2018

Overview 

Why the T9 Factory?

 

  • Designed in Britain
  • Five year frame warranty
  • 3AL 2.5V Triple Butted Titanium Tubing
  • Satin Titanium frame with polished graphics
  • 29" wheels
  • Fox Factory 36 Float 140mm 29 Fork (orange)
  • SRAM Eagle 12spd drivetrain
  • SRAM X01 Carbon Eagle 30t
  • Hope Tech 3 E4 brakes anodised orange
  • Hope BB and Headset in orange
  • HIghend Raceface Cockpit
  • Fox Factory Transfer 150mm Dropper post with internal routing
  • Race Face Arc 30 29 + Hope Pro 4 hubs in orange
  • Generous mud clearance

Simply put you probably won't find a better 29er hardcore trail hardtail

 

The titanium hardcore hardtail most will only dream of 

It’s thirty years since Orange BIkes was established, so to celebrate the occasion we really wanted to do something special and the T7 and T9 limited edition bikes are just that, something very special indeed.

In terms of dream hardcore hardtails, you would be hard pressed to better these frames. Exquisitely crafted from 3AL 2.5V Triple Butted Titanium tubing, if those silky looks and polished graphics on their own were not enough, we’ve designed the T7 and T9 to be perfectly balanced to their high-end component builds giving you an unsurpassed ride quality. The unparalleled strength to weight ratio means titanium provides an ultra lightweight frame and unbelievable confidence.

Roughly twice as strong as the nearest competitive material, the compliance titanium gives you makes those long hauls on rough terrain so comfortable, you’ll never want to stop.  

The details we’ve designed into the frame are spectacular too, precision CNC machined anodised aluminium bolt-on cable guides, finely worked dropouts, and of course the artistry of the polished frame graphics make these bikes stand head and shoulds above the crowd. 

In life, you get what you pay for, and these bikes are no exception. A limited run of only 15 models in each wheel size, each one bearing its own individually numbered ID plate, means you will need to move fast if you want to secure one. If you are lucky enough to end up owning one you will be a member of a very select group indeed.

Specs & Options 

SIZES AND COLOURS

Sizes
M   L   XL  
Colour
Titanium

Select a frame size to choose colour

Decals
Polished

Frame and Fork

3AL 2.5V Triple Butted Titanium Tubing. Wheel Size: 29.

Swingarm
SRAM Maxle Ultimate 174mm (Boost 148mm Hub)
Rear Shock
N/A
Headset
Hope Orange - 44mm for Tapered Steerer
Fork
Fox Factory 36 Float 140mm 29 (orange)

Drivetrain

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
Shifters
SRAM XO1 Eagle 12spd
Cassette
SRAM CS XG 1295 10 - 50t Eagle 12spd

Wheel and Tyres

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

Braking

Brakes
Hope Tech 3 E4 Orange 203/180

Finishing Kit

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

Geometry & Tech Info 

2018 T9 geometry
P7 Geometry
3AL 2.5V Triple Butted Titanium Tubing
Frame Size M L XL
Seat Tube Length 17" 18" 20"
A. Head Angle 65.5° 65.5° 65.5°
B. Seat Angle 73° 73° 73°
C. Top Tube 616 627 637
D. Effective TT 620 640 660
E. BB Height (axle diff) -68 -68 -68
E. BB Height (from ground) 298 298 298
F. Chainstay 445 445 445
G. Head Tube 100 100 110
H. Wheelbase 1182 1202 1224
J. Reach 420 441 464
K. Stack 656 662 640
Standover 660 708 750
Stem Length 50 50 50
Unless otherwise indicated all measurements are in mm. Frame angles are measured static, without rider sag. Bottom bracket height from ground is with 740 mm Ø tyre.
technical Info
fork travel
OPTIMUM MAXIMUM MINIMUM
140 mm 140 mm 140 mm
Rear Hub 148mm x 12mm Boost
Seatpost Ø 30.9 mm
Front Derailleur None
BB Shell 73mm ISCG 05
Tapered Headset Upper: ZS44/28.6
Lower: EC44/40
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
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?

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