Clink, I don’t think so, I prefer them (SP’s) to multi-linkage units. Earlier this year I demo’d three multi pivot bikes (one I specifically wanted to buy) & tried a single pivot to see how bad it was in comparison… I want now fancy the single pivot bike, I just like the rear end ‘feel’.
Anti-bob shocks basically saved them, there simple to maintain, though bearings tend to last for years, unlike ‘many’ multi-linkage units.
I’d not suggest the Oranges aren’t basic in many ways & hugely expensive in comparison to the ‘big’ brands. Single pivots aren’t without issue, but for the UK riding/weather I think there’s a lot to recommend them. Oh obviously quite a lot of ppl agree as they’re still going, for all this forums haterz.
PS: I’d love them to update the Gyro* (as per RP), but I’d guess it’s more likely to be a production of the 160mm 29er strange demo unit, if a 29er at all.
* Even if they did I’d struggle to justify the cost