Orange 5 custom build

ASK1974

This is my brand new Orange 5 which I had custom built by LBS. Had the first ride yesterday and my god it's good! Weighs around 29lb with heavy (1.25lb) pedals. Just ploughs through, over and above everything. Pedals well uphill and feels alive and poised along single track. Running tubeless and had loads of grip in the mud. :P

Inside (nasty blackberry camera)



Outside (nice Nikon camera)

Lewis A

very nice! crank brothers iodine kit would match the silver frame and kashima forks very nicely! feel like sending me an xmas present

Dirtydog11

Is that an XTR double chainset?

Nice, apart from the standard issue QR Seatclamp.

ASK1974

Yes, running 2x10. The seat clamp will be replaced as soon as I've found one I like. Any pointers?

andy46

That is seriously nice! Can't believe the seat post clamp comment :roll:

ASK1974

Thanks. I rather like it

Dirtydog11

andy46 wrote:

That is seriously nice! Can't believe the seat post clamp comment :roll:

That's because you misinterpreted it.

If all I can find fault with is the seatclamp then there can't be much wrong with the rest of it :roll:

A Thomson non QR or similar would be the icing on a rather nice cake, the devils in the detail.


@ASK1974

Have you run into any problems when changing from big ring to small, according to Orange neither the XTR980 or XTR985 doubles will work because the narrower Q factor causes pivot clearance issues.

ASK1974

Only the one ride so far and shifting was slick every time. No clearence issues at all.

delcol

usually i dont like orange 5's .

but this has to be the best i seen.. that is a really nice bike...

ASK1974

Spec list for those interested;

• Orange Five frame with Fox RP23 shock and Maxle rear end.
• Fox float 140 RLC forks
• Mavic Crossmax ST wheels with Specialized purgatory 2.3" tyres
• XT 10 speed cassette (11 / 36T)
• XT front mech
• XT shifters
• XT M785 disc brakes with 203 and 180 rotors
• XTR 10 speed shadow plus rear mech
• XTR M980 10 speed double chain set (38 / 26T)
• Renthall Fatbar handle bars and 50mm stem
• Rockshox Reverb seat post and SDG Bell Air saddle

leejdavies

An absolute beauty.

Big Orange fan.

Would it look better without wheel decals? There a bit distracting when stationery but bet they look cool when spinning 8)

Thewaylander

Normally can't stand orange 5's.. yup this one's the same as the rest

HarryK

That looks mint! Re the seat post clamp, how about a silver hope bolted clamp?

peter_booker2003

Looks immense. Enough said!

ASK1974

HarryK, nice one! That is just what I was thinking of, I wanted to add a slash of colour...

Thanks to all for your nice comments.

delcol

dont get a hope clamp bling it up with a chromag one.....

mike hunts alpine

Not a fan of the color but a fan of the bike