2019 Orange 329 29er Downhill Race/Park Bike Released

2019 Orange 329 gets a big wheel upgrade but promises to handle like its smaller wheeled stablemate.

Orange Mountain Bikes has announced its latest, made in the UK, single pivot full suspension bike, and this time it’s a big wheeled downhill monster.

The 2019 Orange 329 is once again based around a single pivot suspension platform fixed to a folded alloy frame all handmade here in the UK. On the suface the 329 looks almost exactly like the current 327, but the clue is in the name as the new bike runs on larger 29in wheels.

Orange say that they have designed the 329 to offer the monster-trucking, plough-ability of a big travel 29er, but also the agility of a 27.5in bike. So, in theory, this speedy Orange should be able to hit warp speed in the rough, rocky, rooty sections of DH course but still remain playful enough for a trip to the bike park for a spot of scrub action.

2 versions of the 329 are available as off the shelf, complete bikes, starting with the Orange 329 RS finished with RockShox suspension, and a SRAM GX drivetrain for £4,500.

A flashier Orange 329 Factory will relieve you of £6,500 but gets some worthy upgrades including the likes of Fox Factory suspension with that luscious golden Kashima finish, SRAM X01 DH drivetrain and Shimano Saint brakes.

If neither of the complete bikes floats your boat, the 329 is also on sale as a frame only from £2,500 depending on your choice rear shock and colour.

If you plan on building your own custom Orange 329 check out our 2018 Fort William coverage for some inspiration.

Below we have the official Orange Press Release for the new Orange 329.

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Orange 329 Press Release

The quest to go faster never stops. When it comes to riding against the clock or against your mates any advantage needs to be explored.

Some riders have found that opting for 29 inch wheels give them the edge they need to get ahead, so after much development we’re proud to announce the introduction of the 329, our first 29inch wheeled downhill bike.

The 329 takes the know-how from our World Cup honed 327 chassis to build a 29er downhill bike set on podiums and personal bests. Designed to handle as closely to the 327 as possible the 329 uses its 29-inch wheels to monster over the rough stuff and charge the straights but still offer options in the turns. We built the 329 to be a versatile speed machine, not a one trick juggernaut. Our single pivot design means whether you’re a racer or bike park rat you’ll have more time riding and less time-wrenching. The through-the-downtube shock mount cradles a 250mm metric shock delivering 190mm of travel and giving us the scope to position the pivot point exactly where it needs to be to deliver the small bump performance and big-hit plushness that demanding racers require. The frame’s shock curve is a smooth ramp, allowing easy rear shock set-up. With the 329 suspension tuning is easily done with the suspension unit, making performance tweaks simple and straightforward on the fly. Whatever your wheel size preference, between the 327 and 329 we’ve got you covered. After all, options are good, advantages are better.

Available now from Orange dealers.

Orange 329 Highlights

• Frame designed and built in Britain
• 1 year racing warranty
• Designed for 29 inch wheels
• 190mm rear travel
• Split rear swing arm – low weight, high rigidity
• 83mm bottom bracket shell with ISCG05
• 150mm rear axle spacing
• 250mm Metric standard shock length
• Solid performance – from privateer to elite world cup downhill racer – built to compete at the highest level
• Component upgrades available and a choice of 10 custom colour options.

Orange 329 Factory

Top draw components for the top of the podium. The 329 Factory is a no compromise race bike. Blending the best DH specific dampers, drivetrain and components, no iota of performance is left on the shelf so you can leave it all out on the track.

RRP from: £6,500.00

Orange 329 Factory Components Highlights

• Fox Factory 40 Grip 2 fork
• Fox Factory Float X2 shock
• Stan’s Flow Mk3 rims on Hope Pro 4 hubs
• SRAM X01 DH 7spd drivetrain
• Shimano Saint brakes
• Renthal Integra stem and Fat Bar Carbon

Orange 329 RS

Bike park or race track, the 329 RS doesn’t mess about. RockShox suspension and SRAM’s GX1 drivetrain offer no-nonsense performance that perfectly complements the 329’s chassis.

RRP from: £4,500.00

Orange 329 RS Component Highlights

• RockShox Boxxer RC fork
• RockShox Super Deluxe Coil shock
• Stan’s Flow Mk3 rims on Hope Pro 4 hubs
• SRAM GX1 DH 7spd drivetrain
• SRAM Guide RE brakes
• Renthal Integra stem and Fat Bar

Orange 329 Frame

For those riders who know exactly how they want their bike set up the 329 comes as a frame only option.

Orange 329 Frame Component Highlights

• RockShox Super Deluxe Coil*

*Frame shown with optional Fox Factory Float X2 shock

RRP from: £2,500.00

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