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Alpine 160 (2010-2011), RRP £2799.99

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Orange says

A couple of years ago we created the Alpine Five, an elusive big-mountain dream machine with a production run of just 25. Today, after subtle refinements made in response to worldwide testing and rider feedback, we present the Alpine 160 the go-anywhere thoroughbred you ve all been waiting for. Everything about the Alpine 160 points to versatility, reliability and astonishing speed and agility whatever the terrain or gradient. Breathtaking downhill handling comes from a relaxed head angle and low standover and bottom bracket heights, coupled with massive lateral stiffness provided by a burly monocoque downtube, revamped single-pivot assembly borrowed from our legendary 224-evolution downhill bike and a Maxle rear dropout. A mixture of Reynolds and 6061 tubing delivers a combination of superb rigidity and impressive strength-to-weight ratios, and new CNC-machined shock mounts help dissipate loads and eliminate areas of stress. Meanwhile, the Alpine s steepened seat angle, short back end and careful pivot positioning deliver comfort and climbing efficiency you d have thought impossible in a bike this fun to ride. Pedal all day, hit the Alpine lifts or destroy a Megavalanche it s your call, but the one bike you need is an Alpine 160.

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About this bike

Type	Downhill / Freeride
Gender/Age	Men
Production years	2010-2011
RRP	£2,799.99
Sizes	16,18,20 (Frame size guide)
Colours	Sunset Yellow
Frame type	Full Suspension
Frame material	Aluminium
Frame description	Monocoque/6061-T6 Reynolds Custom Butted Aluminium Tube
Gears	18
Fork Travel	160 mm
Rear Travel	160mm
Wheel Size	26"

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Orange produce a wide range of mountain bikes, ranging from the full-suspension downhill 224 to the steel hardtail P7. Orange's original hardtail was the Clockwork, named after the film. Orange-sponsored riders have held the downhill world championship in 2001 (Greg Minnaar), 2002 and 2004 (Steve Peat), as well as the women's under 21 downhill world championship (Tracey Hannah in 2006). Entry and mid-level Orange bikes are built in Taiwan, while more expensive models are handbuilt in their Halif

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Specifications

Braking

Brakeset	Avid Elixir 5 185/185

Drive

Cassette (Rear Cogs)	SRAM PG950
Crank	Race Face Respond Double X Type
Pedals	Flat

Gearing

Derailleur Front	Shimano SLX Double
Derailleur Rear	Shimano Saint
Gears	18
Shifter(s)	Shimano SLX R Fire +

General

Handlebar	Truvativ Hussefelt Comp
Headset	FSA Chisel
Saddle	SDG Bel Air
Seat Post	Truvativ Hussefelt
Stem	Truvativ Hussefelt Comp

Suspension

Fork Travel	160 mm
Forks	Fox 36 Float R 160mm
Rear Shock	Fox Float RP23 XV BoostValve
Rear Travel	160mm

Wheels

Hubs	Hope Pro 2
Rims	Mavic EN321
Spokes	DT Swiss Competition S/S Black
Tyres (Front & Back)	Maxxis Hi Roller 2.35
Wheel Size	26"

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