Orange Patriot XCEL 08

The Patriot is without doubt the most versatile bike in the Orange range. Its all round ability allows it to ably perform as an all day all-mountain trail bike, yet it excels as a full-on free-ride rig in severe Alpine terrain.
The Patriot’s frame has been completely revised with new state-of-the-art folded downtube and swingarm sections. This ingenious new frame shaping gives a bigger contact patch between the CNC machined head tube and the downtube for a stronger welded join avoiding the need for unnecessary gussets. The addition of a CNCed shock mount on the swing-arm disperses shock loads into the wider area of the swing-arm’s body, reducing the stress at the shock’s connecting point.
Improved standover clearance is provided by the lowered top tube, giving extra confidence when things get hectic. Adding a gusset at seat-tube/top-tube joint for extra frame durability.

Colours: Standard colours are Disco Black and Orange, Custom Colours are available for an extra £50

For further info on this model please visit www.orangebikes.co.uk

This lighter weight XCEL version is one of the best all round bikes on the market check out the spec below

• Forks – Fox 36 Talas 5
• Rear Shock – Manitou Intrinsic ISX4
• Rear Mech – SRAM X9
• Front Mech – Shimano XT
• Shifters – SRAM SX9
• Chainset – Race Face Evolve XC Double
• Brakes – Hope Mono M4
• Wheels – Hope Pro2 Hubs built onto WTB Dual Duty FR with DT DB Spokes
• Tyres -  Kenda Nevagal 2.35
• Stem – Thompson X4
• Seat Post – Thompson Elite
• Saddle – SDG Bel Air
• Handlebars – Truvatriv Hussefelt
• Headset - Hope