Orange Bikes Orange Alpine Evo LE Shimano XT 12sp Mountain Bike 2022 Stealth Green

THE ALPINE THAT CAN DO IT ALL ...For all its ‘alpine’ capability, this Evo model never feels like you are over-biked, It’s ready for anything whether that’s a quick local spin or a tough week in the Alps.The Orange Alpine Evo is hard to classify, it isn’t an out and out Enduro bike, it’s more versatile than that, but given a chance it will dominate any trail bike in challenging and aggressive terrain. This new addition to the range is an 'Alpine' model in every sense of the word, but Orange have updated the geometry to perform in more varied situations and focused on the bike’s ride quality rather than the suspension's travel numbers.The 160mm front and 155mm of rear suspension strikes a balance between too much and too little. Structural and layout changes to the frame allow this model to have the most progressive suspension of any Alpine model to date, making the bike more playful and agile while providing more support through the entire range of travel.The signature Orange Evo geometry with its longer swingarm, steeper seat tube angle and roomier front centre all lead to a longer wheel base and stability at speed. The Alpine Evo has an eagerness to jump and pop but doesn’t shy away from steep technically terrain.The combination of great geometry with refined kinematics and structural design enhancements means you’ll keep going back for more time and time again.WHY THE ALPINE EVO?Front Suspension: 160MMRear Suspension: 155MMWheel size: 27.5"Brand Newfor 2022 Monocoque 6061-T6 aluminium frameDesigned and built in Britain5 year frame warranty with Limited Lifetime Crash ReplacementLow position assymetric pivot – neutral suspension feelAssymetric off-set pivot for chainring clearanceNewAggressive Evo geometry optimised for 160mm front/155mm rear travelNewProgressive suspension kinematics.Geometry for reduced offset forkNewImproved dropout with UDH gear hangerBoost 148 rear hub spacingNewTop tube accessory mountsBottle cage mountsInternal cable/hose routingCONSTRUCTIONWith over two decades of fabricating and refining in house custom formed aluminium monocoque frames under their belts, Orange has developed the ideal balance of pedalling efficiency and shock performance whilst maintaining the compliance to ensure optimal grip whilst cornering. This new design has allowed them to achieve these traits by using thinner, lighter cross sectioned tubes all manufactured here in Halifax. The swingarm now better resists twisting under pedal loads whilst maintaining the lateral flex that gives grip when the bike is leant over.FEA (finite element analysis) has been used extensively throughout this frame's development. Significant structural design features in the swingarm meant they needed to be sure of the chassis’ integral strength. The new design form has allowed the engineers to fine-tune the lateral and longitudinal stiffness beyond the levels that we have achieved before.The result of lowering the non-drive-side chainstay, with better integration of the bearing housings, along with revised tube thicknesses, has resulted in a 20% increase in longitudinal stiffness and a 15% increase in overall strength compared tor previous construction methods. This improved stiffness ratio aids pedal efficiency through a reduction in twisting and enhances shock performance, all without increasing weight.The frame’s asymmetric bearing housing means Orange can use a neutral pivot location with less drivetrain/suspension interaction, allowing the bike to pedal smoothly through the choppiest of terrain.