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2015

Orange Alpine 160 26 RS

Orange Alpine 2015

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All Mountain Enduro

Colour / Jet Black

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At a glance

The 2015 Orange Alpine 160 26 RS is a All Mountain and Enduro Aluminium / Alloy mountain bike. It sports 26" wheels, has Fox suspension and a Shimano drivetrain. The bike is part of Orange's Alpine range of mountain bikes.

Our big mountain 160 mm travel chassis gets an overhaul. With ‘best-in-class’ plaudits from all directions for the last version of the Alpine 160, we had to be sure not to take anything away from that magic formula. After a long development period and lots of careful design tweaks, the feedback from our test riders says we’ve got it right. The redesigned frame set sheds two thirds of a pound (or 0.3 of a kilo if you’re that way inclined). The pivot point has been tweaked to make the rear suspension more active with newer platform shocks, plus we’ve added touches like the 142 x 12 rear axle drop-outs, and we’ve brought back the shock-slider for the geometry adjustment boffins.

All in all it adds up to the best handling, best climbing Alpine 160 to date. As far as that old wheel size debate goes, when it come to tight, steep, gnarly and rough; 26 inch wheels with a burly tyre have never let us down, and that’s not about to happen. While it’s fashionable to assert all the pros and cons of various wheel sizes, sometimes you just need to get on and ride, and that’s exactly what this bike is about, no-nonsense ride-ability in the most challenging of situations. Whatever the size of your round things.

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Specifications

Frameset
  • Frame
    6061-T6 Monocoque/Reynolds Custom Butted Aluminium Tube. Wheel Size: 26. Rear wheel travel: 160.
  • Fork
    Fox Float 34 26 160 CTD Factory Kashima FIT 15QR T/S
  • Shock
    Fox Float Factory Series Kashima CTD
Wheels
  • Wheels
    Hope Pro II Evo + Mavic EN321 26
  • Wheel Size
    26"
  • Tires
    Maxxis Minion/High Roller 2.35 26
Drivetrain
  • Chain
    Race Face Respond Single 32T Narrow Wide Ring
  • Bottom Bracket
    Raceface
  • Rear Derailleur
    Shimano Zee Shadow +
  • Shifters
    Shimano SLX
Components
  • Brakeset
    Shimano SLX
  • Handlebar
    Raceface Ride Riser 740mm
  • Saddle
    Orange SDG Falcon 2015 Chromo
  • Seatpost
    Rockshox Reverb
  • Stem
    Raceface Chester 50mm
  • Grips
    Strange Lock-On
  • Headset
    Cane Creek 49mm For Tapered Steerer

FAQ

Q: Where to buy a 2015 Orange Alpine 160 26 RS?

The 2015 Orange Alpine 160 26 RS may be purchased directly from Orange.

Q: What size wheels does the 2015 Orange Alpine 160 26 RS have?

The 2015 Orange Alpine 160 26 RS has 26" wheels.

Q: What size 2015 Orange Alpine 160 26 RS should I get?

After measuring your height, use the size chart below to find the typical Orange Alpine 160 26 RS size for your height. Remember that these sizes are a general guide and bike sizes can vary between riders and bikes. The best way to find your size is to go for a test ride.

Rider Height (cm) Rider Height (in) Frame Size
148cm - 158cm 4'10" - 5'2" XS
158cm - 168cm 5'2" - 5'6" S
168cm - 178cm 5'6" - 5' 10" M
178cm - 185cm 5'10" - 6'1" L
185cm - 193cm 6'1" - 6'4" XL
193cm - 198cm 6'4" - 6'6" XXL

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