The Challenge: How do we go about updating a bike in our range whose legion of fans don't want us to change anything?
The answer, as with everything we do, is with great care and a stack of test feedback.
The new Alpine 6 has been through one of the most intensive prototyping programs we've ever done – the result is spectacular.
With the introduction of the 230mm metric shock, we have revised the suspension layout to increase the rear travel. We've also tuned the frame to be more progressive to retain a bottomless feel and improve small bump smoothness, treading that fine line that keeps wallow at bay and gives the Alpine 6 all the control it needs.
The geometry has also been under the microscope and refined to match the new suspension performance, resulting in more agility, stability and confident speed.
When you come upon one of those unholy beasts of a trail, this is the bike to take it on at full-gas and tame it.
 
WHY THE ALPINE 6?
 
	
Brand New monocoque 6061-T6 aluminium frame
	
Designed and built in Britain
	
5 year frame warranty with Limited Lifetime Crash Replacement
	
Unique Single-pivot suspension for optimum performance, efficiency and reliability
	
New Radically revised, more progressive frame suspension layout with 230x65mm metric shock
	
New Reworked Alpine geometry for confidence, speed and stability
	
New 170mm Front/165mm rear travel​
	
New Frame Bottle Bosses
	
Boost 148 rear hub spacing
	
Available in 5 model specs: S, Pro, RS, Factory and XTR
	
Bike Builder: Component upgrades available and a choice of
	
6 custom colour options. Excluding S spec, (Fizzy Orange only)
 
FRAME AND FORK
6061-T6 Monocoque UK Formed Custom Aluminium Tubing. Wheel Size: 27.5. Rear wheel travel: 165.
Fork
Fox Performance 38 Float 170mm 27.5
RockShox Zeb Ultimate 170mm 27.5 (£150.00) Fox Factory 38 Float 170mm 27.5 (black) (£300.00) Fox Factory 38 Float 170mm 27.5 (Orange) (£300.00)                        
Swingarm
Bolt Type Allen Key Head (Boost 148mm Hub)
SRAM Maxle Ultimate (Boost 148 Hub) (£35.00)                        
Rear Shock
Fox Float DPX2 Performance 230x65
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate 230x65 (£150.00) Fox Float X2 Factory 230x65 (£400.00)                        
Headset
Cane Creek 49mm for Tapered Steerer
 
DRIVETRAIN
Crankset
Race Face Aeffect 32t
Rear Mech
Shimano SLX 12spd
Chain
KMC 12spd
Shifters
Shimano SLX 12spd
Cassette
Shimano SLX 10-51T 12spd
Chain Device
Not Included
OneUp Chain Guide (£50.00)                        
Bottom Bracket
Race Face
 
WHEEL AND TYRES
E13 TRS 30mm (Grey) + Hope Pro 4 (Black) 27.5 (£100.00) 
E13 TRS 30mm (Grey) + Hope Pro 4 (Silver) 27.5 (£100.00) 
Stans Flow Mk3 (Silver) + Hope Pro 4 (Black) 27 (£250.00) 
Stans Flow Mk3 (Silver) + Hope Pro 4 (Silver) 27.5 (£250.00)                        
Wheelset
WTB ST Light i30 on Strange Pro 27
Tyres
Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 EXO TR 27.5
 
BRAKING
Brakes
SRAM Guide RE 200/180
Shimano SLX Trail 203/180 (£100.00) Shimano XT Trail 203/180 (£200.00)                        
 
FINISHING KIT
Seat Clamp
Strange Bolted
Stem
Burgtec Enduro Black 42.5mm
Saddle
WTB Silverado Comp
Handlebars
Burgtec RideWide Enduro DB 800mm
Grips
Strange Grappler Lock-On
Seatpost
SDG Tellis 150mm
Fox Elite Transfer Drop (£150.00)                        
Pedals