orange st4 - chainstays

pedlad
pedlad Posts: 127
edited July 2009 in MTB buying advice
I'm eyeing up an ST4 pro but it's an 08 model with the round chainstays. I understand that currently shipped ones now have squared chainstays for extra stiffness.

Can anyone tell me if this design change makes a noticeable difference to the ride at all as none of the reviews mention it?

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  • FF4540
    FF4540 Posts: 8
    HI Pedlad

    Mine has the new "square" type on and have ridden the one with oval design too,yes the square tyre is marginally stiffer,but I also being vain :oops: do prefer the looks of the square type chainstay.
    Either way I can't recommend the ST4 high enough,it is fast ,a good climber & also is totally awesome on the trail :D
    James

    Orange ST4 Custom
  • pedlad
    pedlad Posts: 127
    Great feedback thanks.

    Marginally means that if I can get a deal on the older model I may consider it. Any other feedback would be great.
  • grantway
    grantway Posts: 1,430
    Square is better it will keep the frame stiif through power transfer
    Mainly on road bikes which is not a bad idea.

    Best thing is to try the 08 and 09 model and see if you can feel
    the differance
  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    There's a 16" ST4 on offer on the Orange website, you do have to pick it up from Halifax though.

    http://www.orangebikes.co.uk/offers/
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