The Switch 6 is our first mixed wheel size bike, 29er wheel upfront with 160mm of travel and 27.5 wheel out back with 145mm.
This model comes with all the frame updates that we’ve integrated into the latest line-up; Metric shock, 76° seat angle, 64° head angle, with a generous 485mm reach on a size large and a reduced offset fork, this bike is clearly set-up with the agressive rider in mind.
Aimed at racers and fast trail riders this genre of bike has become the hottest ticket around, whether you call them a 'Mullet' or 'MX', the mixed size wheelset makes a massive amount of sense, but only if you apply the right geometry. The Switch 6 has it's geometry tuned to put all the key frame elements in the right place, therefore the ride by design is what you would expect from an Orange.
The bike will be available in 4 specs (Pro, RS, Factory and XTR) with a choice of six colour options.
WHY THE SWITCH 6?
F: 160MM | R: 145MM | W: 29/27.5
- Lightweight Frame Handbuilt in Britain
- Monocoque 6061-T6 aluminium frame
- 5 year frame warranty with Limited Lifetime Crash Replacement
- New 29 front/27.5 rear mixed size wheelset
- Orange race tuned geometry
- New Reduced offset fork
- Streamlined cable routing
- Steep 76° seat angle
- New Frame bottle bosses
- Ultimate “Do it all” bike
- Choose from 4 custom colours
FRAME AND FORK
6061-T6 Monocoque UK Formed Custom Aluminium Tubing.
Wheel Size: 29/27.5.
Rear wheel travel: 145.
Swingarm
Bolt Type Allen Key Head (Boost 148mm Hub)
SRAM Maxle Ultimate (Boost 148 Hub) (£35.00)
Rear Shock
Fox Float DPX2 Performance 210x55
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate 210x55 (£150.00)
Fox Float X2 Factory 210x55 (£400.00)
Headset
Cane Creek 49mm for Tapered Steerer
Fork
Fox Performance 36 Float 160mm 29
RockShox Lyrik Ultimate 160mm 29 (Black) (£150.00)
DRIVETRAIN
Shifters
Shimano SLX 12spd
Cassette
Shimano SLX 10-51T 12spd
Chain Device
Not Included
OneUp Chain Guide (£50.00)
Bottom Bracket
Race Face
Crankset
Race Face Aeffect 32t
Rear Mech
Shimano SLX 12spd
Chain
KMC 12spd
WHEEL AND TYRES
E13 TRS 30mm (Grey) + Hope Pro 4 (Black) 29 + 27.5 (£100.00)
Wheelset
WTB ST Light i30 on Strange Pro 29 +27
Tyres
Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 EXO 29/ DHR II 2.4 EXO 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
Seatpost
SDG Tellis 150mm
Fox Elite Transfer Drop (£150.00)
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
Pedals