Orange Bikes (United Kingdom) - Press Release: This is a Limited Edition Hazzard Racing spec of the Alpine 6. It is the same specification that the team members are running this season, featuring suspension components from Formula, Cockpit set-up from One Up and some neat silver anodozed Hope Tech goodies to finish the package. There is also a Limited Edition Switch 6 Hazzard mixed wheel 29/27.5 model. 

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.

Specs:

• Frame and Fork: 6061-T6 Monocoque UK Formed Custom Aluminium Tubing. Wheel Size: 27.5. Rear wheel travel: 165.
• Swingarms: Bolt Type Allen Key Head (Boost 148mm Hub)
• Rear Shocks Formula Coil 230x65
• Headsets Hope Silver - 49mm for Tapered Steerer
• Forks Formula Selva S 170mm 27.5
• Shifters Shimano XT 12spd
• Cassettes Shimano XT 10-51T
• Chain Device OneUp Bash Guide ISCG05
• Bottom Brackets Hope 30mm Silver
• Chainsets Hope Silver 34t
• Rear Mech Shimano XT 12spd
• Chains Shimano XT 12spd
• Wheelsets Hope Fortus on Hope Pro 4 silver 27.5
• Tyres Schwalbe Magic Mary 2.35 SG US / Hans Dampf 2.35 SG S 27.5
• Brakes Hope Tech 3 V4 Silver 203/180
• Seatposts OneUp Dropper Post V2 180mm
• Seat Clamps Hope Bolted Silver
• Stems OneUp Stem Black 35mm
• Saddles Gusset S2 SM
• Handlebars OneUp Carbon Bar 800mmx20mm
• Grips Gusset Black