+1. The Alpine RS I rode was mint – smooth as you like, low and stable, agile in tight stuff, slack enough for scarily steep lines, plus it weighed surprisingly little and pedalled great. The real revelation was how well it climbed for a bike with this level of downhill capability – such a good position, and the seat angle is spot on for getting you to the top of the biggest hills. A true all-mountain bike for those who like to reach the best out-of-the-way stuff in places like the Pennines, Lakes, Alps etc. And it won’t need much love, so it’s perfect for UK winters. Kind of bike that made me wish I had a couple more hours of daylight left at the end of every ride. Top of my wish list.

How’s the sizing? I’m 5′ 9″ with shortish legs. Have a 16″ five at moment but thinking of 17″ in the Alpine as the the top tube looks pretty low.
How does sizing compare to five?

ps, shag,wl…get some pics up!

26″ – who’d buy a dodo now?

Has the STW Orange fan club been on off on their Hols for a while? We haven’t had a “Oranges are sooooo awesome” thread for ages! I was beginning to worry that STW might have found a new favourite……

this is the 2nd thread you’ve made this comment ton – why not just come out with ‘they all get them trade price’ or ‘they work for a sub-contractor’ or something more specific?

😯

mojo – it’s lighter, slacker, better seat angle for climbing, adjustable geometry, improved rear dropout, also slightly lower I think, plus 1.5 headtube to maximise fork options. It’s an improvement on an already decent frame.

hot – don’t forget that adjustable geometry then, and there’s always shorter cranks, slimmer pedals etc. Alpine I rode had 34s and was in the slack setting and it was ace – hugged the trail brilliantly. Soon got used to the low BB and it was never a problem, even on Calderdale’s rutted and rock-strewn Pennine trails.

How’s the sizing? I’m 5′ 9″ with shortish legs. Have a 16″ five at moment but thinking of 17″ in the Alpine as the the top tube looks pretty low.
How does sizing compare to five?

I want a go of this one. But sadly I’ve become a 26er luddite… Does it look better in the flesh? The promo shots were pretty orrible but then, Orange seem to have forgotten how to do promo shots entirely.

17″

its either like or not like with my colour choice hahahah

im 5ft11 by the way

ohhh and yes i love mine too..does the job well

i feel ill………. 😉

Which Transition ?

intentionally north..

you love it Ton 😉

That purple is beautiful. Wonder if the oh would notice if I swapped out my frame?

intentionally north..

You proper weirdo.

opposite colour fork white same as rear, bla bla bla.