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2021 Orange

Alpine 6 S

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$4,000
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 165 / 170mm
ForkRockShox Yari RC
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe Select+
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSX Eagle
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Alpine 6 S
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

24 mph

Alpine 6 S

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews

Summary

The Orange Alpine is a highly capable enduro bike, praised for its improved suspension performance, aggressive geometry, and playful ride quality. It excels on steep, loose trails and offers a balance between big travel capabilities and trail-friendly efficiency. The bike's design updates, including more progressive suspension and modern geometry, contribute to its confidence-inspiring handling and downhill prowess.

Pros
  • Improved suspension performance with more progressive kinematics

  • Aggressive geometry for confidence-inspiring rides

  • Playful and efficient trail-friendly package

  • Modern design updates enhance handling and comfort

  • Excellent downhill performance with ample travel

Cons
  • Bottle mount placement can lead to mud and debris accumulation

  • Some pedal kickback in rough and fast conditions

  • May feel less snappy during out-of-saddle sprints

Key Quotes
The new Alpine is a poppier bike than previous versions
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The Alpine is a hoot to ride though, mostly comfortable, ever so capable and confidence inspiring
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If you’re after just one bike to do it all, then the Orange Alpine Evo could be the ticket.
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The team at Orange has succeeded in what they set out to do: they’ve made a big travel bike that you can ride anywhere, and when something with 160mm travel rides this well why would you want less?
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Pinkbike
First Look: 2022 Orange Alpine Evo is Slacker & Longer with Shorter Travel

Jul 2021 · Seb Stott

For 2022 Orange has launched the Alpine EVO with a slacker head angle, longer reach and 10mm less travel than the Alpine 6.

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Singletrack World
Exclusive | Orange Alpine Evo Review a big travel bike with trail bike manners

Jul 2021 · Andi Sykes

The Orange Alpine Evo is the latest development in the Alpine range, offering big travel capabilities in a lively trail-friendly package.

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MBR
2020 Orange Alpine 6: first ride - MBR

Apr 2019 · Jamie Darlow

New version of the Orange Alpine 6, complete with improved cable routing and, wait for it, bottle cage bosses under the down tube.

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BikeRadar
Orange Alpine 6 Factory first ride review

Mar 2019 · Alex Evans

The fully refreshed Alpine has the same silhouette as the outgoing model and retains its lively ride

Highs
  • Improved cable routing, more modern geometry and addition of bottle cage mounts

Lows
  • Bottle cage mounts are on the bottom of the downtube and the bike isn't especially forgiving

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
First Ride Review: Orange Alpine 6 - a classic reborn

Mar 2019 · Finlay Anderson

The Orange Alpine 6 has undergone some important evolutionary changes for this 2019. Read on for our first ride review of the new Orange Alpine 6.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Aluminum

Fork

RockShox Yari RC, 37mm offset

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 230mm x 65mm

Travel165mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, 73mm

Headset

Cane Creek, ZS49/28.6 upper, EC49/40 lower

Stem

Race Face Chester, 40mm length, 35mm bar clamp

Handlebar

Race Face Chester, 780mm width, 35mm clamp diameter

Saddle

WTB Silverado Comp

Seatpost

SDG Tellis dropper, 150mm drop

TypeDropper

Pedals

None, Option: Burgtec Penthouse Flat MK5

Grips

Strange Grappler, lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

Front Derailleur

None

Crank

SRAM SX Eagle DUB

Shifters

SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM SX Eagle PG-1210, 12-speed, 11-50 tooth

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

Chain Guide

None

Brakes

Shimano Deore M6100, 2-piston, 203mm front rotor, 180mm rear rotor

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore M6100

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST Light i30, 30mm internal width

Front Hub

Strange Pro, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with HG driver

Rear Hub

Strange Pro, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with HG driver

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHR II, EXO, TR, 27.5" x 2.4"

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