I'm currently in the nice position of owning a 2010 Orange Five and a 2011 Zesty 514. Really like them both, but I'm in the difficult position that I really need to sell one of 'em. I'm having a lot of trouble deciding which one to keep - heart and 'common sense head' say Five, but after doing lots of back to back riding of both bikes over the same routes, for me, I think the Zesty is the better all-round performer ('tho it's pretty close). For anyone not familiar, the way Zesty's can whizz up climbs is absolutely daft.
For background, the Five was a frame only custom build, and it's currently carrying 1 to 2 pounds more weight than the Zesty; however, this is down to the OTT (for me) all-mountain wheels that are on it - with 'normal' trail-type wheels, I guess the bikes would be about the same weight.
The main thing I have against the Zesty is its potential long term reliability, and the multi-link pivot maintenance; also, it's not quite as confidence inspring a descender as the Five. I built the Five with longevity in mind (Gore cables, XT etc). Things that I don't like with the Orange are is comparative lack of perkiness on climbs, rattlier feeling than the Zesty over loose/rough ground, occasionally compromised rear braking grip, and (er..more minor!) the sinlge pivoty non-direct front mech/chain performance. Not particularly bothered about aesthetics of the bike - more interested in how they ride - anyway, IMO, my all white Five looks very nice 
I realise the chances of getting an objective view on Five vs A.N.Other bike can be tricky (and can appreciate why) - but, if anyone has long-term Zesty ownership experience, or experience of owning both bikes, I'd be interested to hear your opinion.
TIA
........ Sure you get the picture.
I think the 'problem' is because the video features two skilled MTB instructors and it really shows off the full potential that the Fives have, and I'd got into that stupid thing of "wow, the bikes make tackling that terrain look really easy and fun....cor, that looks just like my Five (& by implication...me)" - rather than the more obvious thing that they're very experienced/skilled, strong & aerobically fit riders who are 100% familiar with the terrain, AND they probably had a few takes to get it looking easy (well, I hope!)
