We’ve finally got hold of an Orange Sub 5 for test and we’re sending the boys out on it later today. We’ve scammed a demo model of Jay at Orange on the basis of doing a photoshoot and as a result a nice blue Sub5 with Deore LX on it is now sat in the corner of the office. Once we find some pedals and oil the chain we’re out on it. Check back later today for some pics and tommorow for some more…
Design-wise, Sub 5 is different to Mr XC, being rather more trail orientated, despite it’s chunky looks. The Sub5, along with the Mr XC, Mr O, Patriot, Air O and Ms Isle are all built in Orange’s Halifax factory to incredibly high standards.
| Sub 5 XTR | Sub 5 XT | Sub 5 Deore | |
| Fork | £2,499.95 Manitou Mars CL | £1,599.95 Manitou SX | £1,399.95 Manitou SX |
| Shock | Vanilla Air R | Vanilla Air R | Vanilla Air R |
| Rear Mech | XTR | XT | Deore |
| Front Mech | XTR | XT | Deore |
| Shifters | XTR | XT | Deore |
| Chainset | XTR | XT | Deore |
| Brake Levers | Avid Magnesium | Avid 1.9L | Avid 1.0L |
| Brakes | Avid Mag 40 | Avid 20 | Avid 10 |
| Hubs | XTR | Hope Ti | Ritchey |
| Rims | WTB 23.x11.3 | WTB 23.x11.3 | WTB 23.x11.3 |
| Tyres | IRC Notos | IRC Notos | IRC Mythos |
| Spokes | Stainless DB | Stainless DB | Stainless DB |
| Saddle | Orange Boner Fido | Orange Boner Fido | Orange Boner Fido |
| Seatpost | Stick Up | Stick Up | Stick Up |
| Bar | Supercross | Supercross | Supercross |
| Pedal | SPD | SPD | SPD |
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