Orange EVO 8

Kid Cragg
Kid Cragg Posts: 64
edited August 2009 in MTB buying advice
Can't seem to find any reviews anywhere on the Orange EVO 8 2009. I'm limited to a grand on the cycle to work scheme and have been sniffing around the oranges. Loved the P7 pro i demo'd and a mates i've ridden but spec wise is down on evo - par the rims i think.

Has anyone ridden one? or heaven forbid actually own one of these steeds! :shock:

I currently ride an old aluminum GT from way back when so like the aluminum feel / weight. so no dramas on the al vs steel front.

Orange has sold out of Evo 8's and not getting any luck in the local dealers with demoing one or trying one for sizing as they are all out of stock. I can find em on the t'internet but i'm weary about buying a bike with out riding it or at least testing out the geometry.

I'm based in Notts if anyone can help out or holler at me on here.

Also been looking at :

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Focus ... 360037558/

same situation does anyone have one of these?

Cheers for the heads up y'all

Comments

  • stone-rose
    stone-rose Posts: 176
    I've got the Focus Black Forest (not the pro, the normal one) and bought it from Wiggle without trying it first. I'm very happy with it. Wiggle offer you a hassle free 7-day trial too, might be worth investigating that if you're wary of buying online. There are some pics of mine in the "Your Rides" section - it's a great bike and spec for the money.
  • where are u based dude? any chance i could come check out ur focus?