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    279 Factory2022 Orange
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($9,121)
    Where to Buy
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    $1

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    Category
    		Downhill
    7.3
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Fox Factory Float 40
    		Fox Float X2 Factory
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		Shimano Saint Hydraulic Disc
    		Truvativ Descendant, GX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 7
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		200mm
    Rear Travel
    		198mm
    Brand Site

    orangebikes.com

    Summary
    		The Orange 279 Factory is a 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    279 Factory
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    Gear Range

    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

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    279 Factory2022 Orange
    Frame

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

    Colors: Fizzy 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

    Travel: 200mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    Fox Float X2 Factory 250x75

    Travel: 198mm

    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

    Type: Rigid

    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

    Type: Shimano 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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