GaVgAs: The ST4 responded very well to having a set of Nevegals on it. The Contis were seriously letting it down. I actually found it a more capable descender than a Meta 5.5 I rode around the same time. It was ultimately a bumpier ride but it seemed to track straighter and more accurately than the Meta.
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Orange ST4.... reviews? Anyone tried one?
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Jon Woodhouse of this parish was giving the prototype 2010 ST4 (stiffer back end from what Jon was saying) some serious stick in Verbier when I was out a couple of weeks ago. It was pretty darn light and he was throwing it down some seriously techy trails.
Very nice looking bike and would be on my shortlist if I was in the market for something with a bit less travel than my Turner.
Cheers
Sanny
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GaryLake - Anything progressing with your lastest project?
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Foxy: I've got some time off in November, I'm doing my CTC Trail Leader award and then hopefully knuckling down to it in the week I have off afterwards.I'll keep you posted!
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Sim reviewed the ST4 in the Singletrack magazine. I rode it briefly and really liked it. As folk say - light, low, snappy and the linkage seems to do it's magic to combine a feeling of plushness without wallow.
Orange have a demo bike and it's just been up at one of the Biketreks demo days. There are people on here who went.
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Ive got an ST4, just getting used to it at the moment. I've previosly owned a Meta 55, to me they are very simular but the ST4 does give me a bit more confidence downhill than the Five did. I do have the chainsuck issue though, I was thinking off putting THIS on as it has a plate on the inside to keep the chain on, nice little unit.
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I was also at the biketreks demo day yesterday with GavGas.
Admittedly he rode the ST4 over more challenging downs than me but I was amazed at its ride. I am used to a Reign and the ST4 was so much more responsive to my requests. It was totally confidence inspiring and roared down the hills as well as up.
Saying that I also rode a 5 and have pretty well decided to go for that. I decided it would be a little more foregiving on the big rocky stuff.
My conclusion is if you are a trail centre rider then the ST4 will be perfect. If you are a lakes and welsh mountains rider then get the 5.
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I'm a Peak rider, got a ST4..is that ok ?
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Well, others have mentioned it but why not a Flux. They are slightly lighter and are more nimble feeling.
But if you want to go mega light/fast they surely it's race bike time? Something like the Giant Anthem, although this might be a step too far..Posted 2 years ago # -
peaks - that's be a St4.5 then
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I knew 1/2" made all the difference
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Well I've just taken a blind punt on a 2008 16" frame with 2010 RP23 from Rutland for 899 quid. I've never thrown a leg over a 16" ST4 but an 18" Five was too big and I'm 5' 7" so should be in the ballpark.
Just had a call to say it will be in the post today! Will be stripping the hardtail tonight now in preparation for the transplant
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Was me that just called you.. spooky
16" Will be right size wise, 16's suit up to around 5'9 and even for myself at 5'10 id go for a 16 over an 18.
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Heh what are the chances
Can't wait for it to arrive. I might even forgo tomorrows nightride in favour of building it up.
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