Orange
The Orange Alpine 160 is, yes you guessed it, a 160mm version of the 5. Geometry has been tweaked to make it all a bit slacker for chucking about
Strange is the name Orange uses for its prototype bikes, and allows the company to try out new ideas on the public
Orange has been getting in on the linkage game and has added one to this bike, and the shocks mounted to the top tube
Adjustable head angle too, and massively beefed up everywhere else
The colour may divide (I like it though), but it’s good to see Orange still offering a nice sorted hardtail frame. This is the all-new R8 however…
…which uses a Reynolds 853 tubeset. Looks wonderful from every angle doesn’t it
Painted stem to match the frame is a great touch
Charge
Chained up outside Charge’s launderette inspired stand was this Duster Ti race spec bike
There’s an Alfine hub in this Duster’s back wheel
Mavic
Mavic’s new Crossmax SLR, revealed a while ago on BM. 2009 could be a good year for the French manufacturer.
Much weight has been lost from extensive removal of material on the rims
The new Deemax may have lost their unique yellow paint, but they still stand out
20mm bolt-through axle on the front hub. Funky decals everywhere else
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