There's a well known adage: "This one goes to 11". You know it, we know it, and it makes us grin. And the same applies to this new version of our notorious Crush, but we've notched it a little higher –This one goes to 27.5
When it comes to swift but gnarlyhardtails the Orange Crush line-up is the benchmark others aim for. The original aluminium hardcore hardtail gets a 2022 tune-up to keep it ahead of the game. The frame has gone through a couple of geometry adjustments and a few construction refinements. First, and most obvious, isthenew one-piece chainstay yoke. It is forged for maximum toughness and provides improved lateral rigidity for pedalling performance, and leaves plenty of clearance for larger tyres, while giving the chainring plenty of space to breathe in muddy conditions.
The new frame features a tapered headtube, giving us more weld area to add strength and provide more support for the lower headset bearing.Where others skimp on the bottom bracket shell, we belive the extra strength benefits of a 73mm width in this areapays back big-time of a hardtail that gets the thrashing we know a typical Crush will get.
There are plenty more details to admire on the new frame; a strong and secure bolt-through rear rear axle, new cnc-ed cable grommets that not only look great, but keep things tight when everything else around you is getting loose. Some neat newgusseting around the seat-stays add strength and confidence.
This is one of the most significant updates to the Crush hardtail platform in years, in testing we've fallen in love with it all over again. It's not all about bouncy bikes, sometimes you just have to take the fight to the trail, and the new Crush takes itto another level.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Hydraulic Disc Brakes:Accurate and powerful braking capacity to keep you in control in all weather conditions.
- Aluminium Frame:Lightweight & durable.
- Sram 12 speed:Reliable, with a wide range of gears for all-terrain – even the biggest of hills.
Full Specification:
- Frame: 6061-T6 Custom Butted OS Aluminium Tube. Wheel Size: 27.5.
- Fork: RockShox Lyrik Select 150mm
- Number of Gears:12
- Gear Shifters: SRAM SX Eagle
- Chainset: SRAM SX Eagle
- Chainrings: 32t
- Rear Cassette: SRAM SX 1210 11-50T Eagle
- Chain: SRAM SX Eagle
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM SX Eagle 12spd
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB
- Pedals: Not Supplied
- Rims: WTB ST i30 on Strange 27
- Front Hub:TBC
- Rear Hub:TBC
- Front Tyre: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.6 / DHR 2.6 EXO 27.5
- Rear Tyre: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.6 / DHR 2.6 EXO 27.5
- Brakes: SRAM Guide T 200/180
- Handlebars: RaceFace Chester 780mm M35
- Handlebar Grips: Strange Grappler Lock-On
- Headset: FPD 44mm / 56mm zerostack
- Stem: Burgtec Enduro Black 42.5mm
- Saddle: WTB Silverado SL
- Seatpost: KS Ragei 150/170mm Drop
- Weight: N/A