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Five RS
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle, X1 |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
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Summary
The Orange Five is a highly capable and fun trail bike, praised for its lively and precise handling, updated geometry, and versatile suspension. It excels in technical terrain and climbing, though some minor ergonomic and component issues are noted. Built in Britain, it maintains a classic design with modern improvements.
Lively and playful ride feel
Capable on various terrains
Good climbing efficiency
Updated geometry for stability
British-made with reliable construction
Uncomfortable grips
Poor bottle cage placement
Less forgiving on mistakes
Slack seat angle for climbing
Fantastically fun but highly capable trail bike
BikeRadarThe silent ride on Five is impressive too but overall it’s the fun, precise ride of the Orange Five that sparkles.
Dirt MountainbikeThe Orange Five has always been the iconic British made trail bike.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineFeedback?
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Apr 2017 · Chipps Wil Barrett
Can Orange's top spec Five Factory change your mind about Orange Fives? Wil and Chipps get down and dirty with this British brute
Oct 2015 · Tom Marvin
Agile, fun and at times quirky – and not without its foibles – it’s easy to see why the Five has such a following
Jul 2015 · Trev Worsey
If there was ever a bike that polarised opinion it was the plucky Orange Five. The latest incarnation of the bike retains the familiar Five style but has received subtle changes that bring it, on paper at least, bang up to date with the current ‘long and slack’ movement, it was time for a test
Apr 2015 · Alex Boyce
[ad3] Orange Mountain Bikes are a British company based in Halifax that started in 1988. Orange over the years have been synonymous with many great mountain bikers, including Steve Peat who rode for Orange earlier in his career. Right now Orange still compete in Downhill with their Dirt/Orange Mountain bike team. However the Five trail bike has probably been their most popular bike over the years, it has gone through a few incarnations. The Five Pro now finds it’s self running with and geometrically adjusted for 27.5″ wheels. We have spent the last few months riding the Five in and
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 Travel: 150mm |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 DB, 190mm x 51mm Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP Team |
| Headset | Cane Creek, 49mm |
| Stem | Renthal Apex, 50mm length, 35mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Renthal Fatbar, 800mm width |
| Saddle | SDG Fly MTN, steel rail, black/grey |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb with 1x remote, 150mm or 125mm drop Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Strange 130, single lock-on, black |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM CS XG-1275 Eagle, 10 x 50 tooth, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Chain GX Eagle |
| Chain Guide | None included |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R with 203mm front/180mm rear rotors Type: SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide R |
| Rims | Race Face Arc 30, grey |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Hope Pro 4, black |
| Rear Hub | Hope Pro 4, black |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis High Roller II 3c Exo TR, 2.4", Rear: Maxxis High Roller II Exo TR 2, 2.3" |
First added April 14
Last updated April 14
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