Bikes for Enduro... The restart

[Quantum Theory]

Don't like the look of Orange bikes, at all. That Yeti on the other hand...

[Thermophage]

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It says Orange...but it is blue :|

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

 

 

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Where can I get one of those Carbon down tube protectors????

[Hairy]

Don't like the look of Orange bikes, at all. That Yeti on the other hand...

Orange bikes are a bit more old school in frame tube selection / design and leaning more towards the industrial look ..... kind of works for me over some of the more overly complicated frames.

 

They are kind of like the old Morewoods (Think Shova and Mbuzi) with very hard and functional lines.

[Stellies_gaz]

Orange bikes are a bit more old school in frame tube selection / design and leaning more towards the industrial look ..... kind of works for me over some of the more overly complicated frames.

 

They are kind of like the old Morewoods (Think Shova and Mbuzi) with very hard and functional lines.

Think you might be our 1st gravity hipster Hairy

[Raydek]

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Look at the spec on this bike for $3200. It makes the Giant Reign 2 look  crappy at $3400...

 

Are these available in SA?

[Hairy]

Think you might be our 1st gravity hipster Hairy

*SPIT* hipster *SPIT* ...... beware you don't get a pump stuck in your front wheels spokes

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Orange bikes are a bit more old school in frame tube selection / design and leaning more towards the industrial look ..... kind of works for me over some of the more overly complicated frames.

 

They are kind of like the old Morewoods (Think Shova and Mbuzi) with very hard and functional lines.

I love them. Simple. Effective.

[Brian Fantana]

I love them. Simple. Effective.

 

+1.

 

In addition to that, one must remember that Orange is a UK based brand, and the designers are trail riders themselves.

 

After a year or two of UK trail riding, nice lines and elaborate suspension designs will fly straight out the window, and reliability, simplicity and mud-proof components will become you top priorities.

[Skott5]

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That Yeti is all kinds of Sexy !!

Will have a wookie bike in my stable again one day ..

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

+1.

 

In addition to that, one must remember that Orange is a UK based brand, and the designers are trail riders themselves.

 

After a year or two of UK trail riding, nice lines and elaborate suspension designs will fly straight out the window, and reliability, simplicity and mud-proof components will become you top priorities.

100%

 

That mud is sinister

[Ryanpmb]

Have spend a couple of weeks on the One-Forty and was very impressed. They have finally sorted geometry on these bkes with good kit and great value for money. If they can get over the "it's a Merida" problem they will do VERY well. 

 

They should speak to Giant...   

[Ryanpmb]

The Giant is great value for money, so why don't you get the Reign, and with the change get Bird Zero (4.5 out of 5)     :

 

http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/frames/mountain-bike/product/review-bird-zero-15-48937/

 

http://www.birdmtb.com/zero-hardtail/

 

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Yes please... 

[MrJacques]

2015 Giant Reign Advanced 27.5 1 (and some other very nice bikes)

 

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[braailegend]

Don't like the look of Orange bikes, at all. That Yeti on the other hand...

 

 

Orange bike's are like a porsche 911, doesnt change much, the Yeti looks like a lambo... just needs guns and rockets

[Hairy]

Have spend a couple of weeks on the One-Forty and was very impressed. They have finally sorted geometry on these bkes with good kit and great value for money. If they can get over the "it's a Merida" problem they will do VERY well.

glad to hear they have improved......honestly, the worst bike I have test ridden has been a merida. Would like to try out the one forty and see what has been done with the brand.