new orange 5 or orange alpine 160 ? – Page 4 – Bike Forum

chris_mbuk · 2010-07-02T23:11:45Z

i was interested in getting a new orange 5 which im going to demo in a few week but also ive been looking at the alpine thats got 160trvl forks, is this a heavy bike? is it good for xc/am also, whats best?

Rik

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Also my skill is not top notch, so the Alpine 'forgives' my lack of skill, a lot!

Interesting reason to buy a bike......

Posted : 14/10/2011 10:12 pm

downs523

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I went and ordered the orange 5 s new in the end, got the fox 32 fork and hope hub upgrade, 10% off too 😉 should arrive end of next week... I hate waiting

Posted : 14/10/2011 10:20 pm

AJames

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5AM is a must. Does everything and is soooo secure on big stuff! The tallas fork is a must but be warned if you use it alot it needs a yearly service!

Posted : 14/10/2011 11:26 pm

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