Orange

Shorty12
Shorty12 Posts: 478
edited July 2009 in MTB general
Do orange bikes have a sale?

And i was wondering if Commencal have any demo days?

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    I don't know about 'demo days' for Commencal, but I'm almost certain that Llandegla have a fleet of Commencal bikes you can try out. If you're within driving distance, it could be worth it.
  • GHill
    GHill Posts: 2,402
    Some places sometimes have a sale on Orange bikes, usually to clear the old models out. New models often arrive Nov/Dec for Orange IIRC.
  • keeko
    keeko Posts: 129
    There are certain brands of bike that rarely are reduced in price unless they`re old stock or odd size /difficult to shift models. Orange is one. Marin another. Whereas you`ll always get a deal on a Kona or a Giant.
    ...the system......you can`t beat it.
  • Mancunianfightingcat
    Mancunianfightingcat Posts: 2,054
    check out the offers section on Orange's website

    http://www.orangebikes.co.uk/offers/
    Ants
    Orange Blood - Orange 5SE - Marin Rocky Ridge
  • Shorty12
    Shorty12 Posts: 478
    Ok cheers
  • Shorty12
    Shorty12 Posts: 478
    What comes close to a orange 5 in a commencal? would it be 5.5?

    mad dad being a Yorkshire man is obsessed with orange bikes because they are made in halfax
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Shorty12 wrote:
    mad dad being a Yorkshire man is obsessed with orange bikes because they are made in halfax

    Not all of them are though :wink:
  • GHill
    GHill Posts: 2,402
    Shorty12 wrote:
    What comes close to a orange 5 in a commencal? would it be 5.5?

    That's the closest.
  • Shorty12
    Shorty12 Posts: 478
    Are they as decent as orange?
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    The commencal has a more "plush" feel to the suspension than most Oranges, due to it's linkage driven shock.
    However, when I rode a meta (5.5, IIRC), I couldn't help feeling like the back end was flexing noticeably. I only had a quick blast though, so I can't confirm if it was the swingarm, or the rear wheel.
    Orange back ends are well known for being stiff, but I've never ridden a 5 so I can't comment on that particular bike.
  • Shorty12
    Shorty12 Posts: 478
    I heard the new devised linkages are stiffer
  • GHill
    GHill Posts: 2,402
    Shorty12 wrote:
    Are they as decent as orange?

    All pretty much personal preference.
  • Gobs
    Gobs Posts: 296
    How much does an Orange 5 Pro weigh?
  • GHill
    GHill Posts: 2,402
    Gobs wrote:
    How much does an Orange 5 Pro weigh?

    Recent MBR review (which you can find on the Orange website) quotes 28 lbs (12.9 kg). That's for the 18" frame model.
  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    I can vouch for the 5 pro weighing 28lbs (18") weighed one at work on the calibrated digi scales

    I have ridden both a Commencal Meta 553 (30lbs, 18") & 2 Orange 5's ('06 custom built & '07 Pro)

    The meta is a great bike, but not as stiff out back as the 5 & it doesn't feel quite as bombproof as a 5, although it is pretty tough & a very enjoyable ride, a great all rounder

    I still prefer the 5 though as it's just a bit nicer to ride & always feels like it would take more than you can give it

    If money isn't an issue then the 5 could be the bike for you, if money is an issue then the Meta is very good value

    Test them both & see what you think.
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