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2022 Orange

279 Factory

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.

Manufacturer Price

€8,000($9,308)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 198 / 200mm
ForkFox Factory Float 40
ShockFox Float X2 Factory
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 7
GroupsetTruvativ Descendant, GX
BrakesShimano Saint Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
279 Factory
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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)

27 mph

279 Factory

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

6061-T6 Monocoque UK Formed Custom Aluminium Tubing. Wheel Size: MX - 29/27.5. Rear wheel travel: 200.

ColorsFizzy Orange; Norlando Grey; Matt Charcoal Grey; Smoke White; Gloss Cyan Blue; British Racing Green; Gloss Silver Shadow; Gloss Laser Blue

Fork

Fox Factory 40 Grip 2 29

Travel200mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float X2 Factory 250x75

Travel198mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB

Headset

Hope Black - 49mm for Tapered Steerer

Stem

Burgtec Direct Mount 50mm

Handlebar

Burgtec RideWide DH 800mm

Saddle

SDG I-Fly Saddle I-Beam

Seatpost

SDG I-Beam Aluminium

TypeRigid

Grips

Strange Grappler Lock-On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX1 DH 7spd

Crank

Truvativ Descendant DH 165mm 36t

Shifters

SRAM GX1 DH 7spd

Cassette

SRAM PG 720 DH 11-25t 7spd

Chain

SRAM PC1110

Brakes

Shimano Saint 203/203

TypeShimano Saint Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Stans Flow Mk4 + Hope Pro 4 DH 29 + 27

Tires

Michelin DH 22 2.4 29 + 27

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