Orange Mountain Bikes - Five 29 S Spec Sheet
From the 2014 Archive
Overview
Whether you want to get to the top of the podium at an enduro race, ride a boulder-strewn pass in the Lakes or turn the wick down at your local woods, the combination of low weight, efficient wheels and honed geometry means that this bike will go as fast as you tell it to.
The Five 29, as it is now known, has been making waves since the early summer of 2012. Initial reactions were overwhelmingly positive with many commenting on the sheer speed and stability of the bike. Further outings confirmed the initial reactions with the bikes being firm favourites when it's time to hit the trails. The Five 29 comes in our limited-edition Black Gold spec and colour for the initial 50 bikes.
What makes this bike so special is the right combination of the usual Orange Bikes' hallmarks plus a dusting of all-new features. You will no doubt be familiar with our unrivalled single pivot design, renowned for it's reliability and simplicity; our monocoque construction keeps weight and flex to a minimum while our proven geometry provides a stable ride no matter where you take it. New shock mounts are much larger allowing for tighter tolerances while distributing weight more evenly, putting less stress on the downtube. This in turn gives us the ability to use a thinner alloy, further reducing weight. A straight-through 49 mm ID headtube gives greater options for headsets and steerer tubes to fit all combinations while coming in lighter than the standard tapered unit. The 29 inch wheels is the game-changing addition to the mixture. The Five and Alpine 160 geometry has long been renowned but never before had it been mated to the trail-taming 29-inch wheels. ISCG tabs allows the fitment of chain guides should a single or double ring out front is the preferred route. Full outer cable routing for the front mech ensures smooth shifting regardless of conditions.
Why the Five 29 S?
In pre-launch testing this bike has impressed all those who have ridden it. Now is your chance to grab the next generation benchmark single pivot UK trail tamer. This version is a one-spec model featuring Fox's Kashima Factory suspension, smooth and durable, it's our best selling upgrade, offered as standard spec on the Black Gold.
Five 29 S Specifications
RRP | £2,499.99 |
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Sizes | S,M,L,XL |
Colour | Jet Black |
Tubeset | 6061-T6 Monocoque/ Reynolds Custom Butted Aluminium Tube |
Rear Shock | RockShox Monarch RL |
Swing Arm | Maxle 135x12mm, 142mm Hub Spacing |
Forks | RockShox Sektor Gold 29 TK Solo Air Maxle 140mm T/S |
Front Mech | Shimano SLX |
Rear Mech | Shimano SLX Shadow + 10spd |
Shifters | Shimano SLX R Fire + |
Brakes | Shimano Deore 180/180 |
Bottom Bracket | Race Face X Type |
Crankset | Race Face Ride 10 sp 22/32/42 |
Cassette | Shimano HG62-10 11-36T |
Wheelset | Formula 15mm/142x12mm + Mavic XM319 29 |
Tyres | Continental Rubber Queen 29 x 2.2 |
Headset | Cane Creek 40.ZS49/10.EC49 Tapered Steerer |
Stem | Race Face Ride |
Handlebars | Race Face Ride Flat 710 |
Grips | Strange Lock-on grips |
Saddle | SDG Falcon Orange Special Edition |
Seat Post | Race Face Ride |
Seat Clamp | Strange QR |
Pedals | Flat |
Accessories |
Geometry
FIVE 29 GEOMETRY
Monocoque/6061-T6 Reynolds Custom Butted Aluminium tubing | ||||
Frame Size | S | M | L | XL |
Seat Tube Length | 16 in. | 17 in. | 19 in. | 21 in. |
A. Head Angle | 66.5° | 66.5° | 66.5° | 66.5° |
B. Seat Angle (actual) | 71.5° | 71.5° | 71.5° | 71.5° |
B. Seat Angle (effective) | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
C. Top Tube (actual) | 554 | 570 | 590 | 607 |
D. Top Tube (effective) | 580 | 600 | 620 | 640 |
E. Bottom Bracket Height (from ground) | 343 | 343 | 343 | 343 |
Bottom Bracket height (from axles) | -32 | -32 | -32 | -32 |
F. Chainstay | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 |
G. Head Tube | 110 | 120 | 140 | 160 |
H. Wheel base | 1148 | 1168 | 1189 | 1212 |
T. Rear Travel | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 |
Stem Length | 70 | 70 | 70 | 90 |
Standover | 735 | 735 | 756 | 800 |
Unless otherwise indicated all measurements are in mm. Frame angles are measured static, without rider sag. Bottom bracket height measured from ground with 750 mm Ø tyre. |
technical Info
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Single crown | Triple Clamp | ||||||||
Shock Length | 190 mm | ||||||||
Rear Hub | 142 mm x 12mm | ||||||||
Seatpost Ø | 30.9 mm | ||||||||
Front Derailleur | E-Type | ||||||||
BB Shell | 73 mm ISCG (old) | ||||||||
Tapered Headset | Upper: ZS49/28.6 Lower: EC49/40 |
Ride Guide
Yes | Downhill | 4.0 out of 5 stars |
Yes | Freeride | 4.0 out of 5 stars |
Yes | Enduro | 5.0 out of 5 stars |
Yes | All-Mountain | 4.0 out of 5 stars |
Yes | XC Trail | 4.0 out of 5 stars |
Yes | Adventure | 4.0 out of 5 stars |
Yes | Touring | 4.0 out of 5 stars |
Yes | XC Racing | 4.0 out of 5 stars |
Prices and Specifications are liable to change without notice.