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Post by scott on Oct 1, 2016 19:38:41 GMT
Well I originally ordered a 2016 alpine 160 but orange no more had any XL frames left and they weren't making them anymore due to next years model, so they apologised obv and offered me 2017s bike at a nice price. So after a longggggg 5 month wait I eventually picked her up today, I wouldn't have sold the mega so quick if I knew but it's been fun using the hardtail as a main bike, anyhow enough of the dribble here is 1 pic. I'll get a nice daylight pic of the full bike tommorow when I'm out   |
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Post by Euan on Oct 1, 2016 19:44:14 GMT
Tease lol
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Post by andy4d on Oct 1, 2016 19:55:15 GMT
Ah come on now..........that's no fair. We all like to see a new bike in its unridden virgin state. Post another pic.
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Post by hodgy on Oct 1, 2016 21:05:34 GMT
Great news ...glad you are full sussed again..
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Post by scott on Oct 3, 2016 17:03:18 GMT
Well I broke her in gently yesterday, it feels awesome but that's probably mixed with new bike syndrome as everything feels fast and beautiful lol I wasn't hammering it just a little tootle so I look forward to throwing it at some things.... oh before I forget, here you goes.  |
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Post by hodgy on Oct 3, 2016 17:22:17 GMT
I'll be honest ..I'm not usually an Orange fan ..based purely on a test ride (a 5 650b) at a demo day ..but if that rides as good as it looks ..
Edit : I was thinking what the hell is that wire loop around the seat post...then realised it's your filler cap on the car!
Lol
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Post by rossco832 on Oct 3, 2016 19:18:30 GMT
I wouldn't ever thank you for Five but I do have a soft spot for the Alpine.
I like the black with Orange logos as well.
How does it climb? I always imagine them to be awful climbers based on nothing mind you so I am probably wrong
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Post by scott on Oct 3, 2016 20:02:17 GMT
Yeah I'm glad I stopped with the jet black and orange as when orange revealed there new custom colours I was tempted to get something bright but every bike I've had has been bright lol.
It seemed to climb good, it's the first time I've ridden 650b and if you point it anywhere it will just plough through it up and down, although I will be able to say what it's really like after a good few rides. The rear swingarm has been tweeted and I have to say it looks way better than previous alpines although most were complaining about it lol.
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Post by Rlo80 on Oct 3, 2016 20:12:53 GMT
Cool bike!
It will be interesting to see how those rims will cope on a big-hitter like the Alpine? I would swap the seat collar for a non quick-release!? Lol. Enjoy!
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Post by hodgy on Oct 4, 2016 5:21:36 GMT
I'm trying to guess your location..is that Hamsters...?
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Post by scott on Oct 5, 2016 19:04:33 GMT
Indeed it is Neil. Thankful for the natural and off piste there.
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Post by typer on Oct 5, 2016 21:05:28 GMT
Very nice fella  |
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