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First Look: The new Orange Segment 29er, a STRAVA killer.

29.08.2014
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2015 Orange Segment 1422 2 810x540


Orange have always liked to do things differently. After releasing their Giro a few years back they realized that the short travel 29er bike could do so much more than they expected. So they took the old Giro, slackened it out a little, beefed up the suspension, and thus the Segment was born, mixing big hit angles with short travel suspension.

Starting from £2500 for the Segment S (Revelation RL 120mm fork and Shimano SLX drivetrain) to £3900 for the top of the line RS as featured, this is a STRAVA killing, rocket of a bike

The new segment is a 120/110mm travel 29er that punches above its weight.
The new segment is a 120/110mm travel 29er that punches above its weight.
The Segment has a low-slung stance and the kind of angles more often found on longer travel bikes. The RockShox Pike RCT3 120mm fork is a welcome addition.
The Segment has a low-slung stance and the kind of angles more often found on longer travel bikes. The RockShox Pike RCT3 120mm fork is a welcome addition.
The top of the line RS model will retail for £3900, and is still handbuilt in the UK.
The top of the line RS model will retail for £3900, and is still handbuilt in the UK.
With Shimano XT brakes and 203/180 rotors, the Segments intent is clear, shredding!
With Shimano XT brakes and 203/180 rotors, the Segments intent is clear, shredding!
The 67.5 degree head angle and 73 degree seat tube ensure performance, both up and down.
The 67.5 degree head angle and 73 degree seat tube ensure performance, both up and down.
The top end RS spec model comes with a SRAM 1×11 drivetrain, RockShox’ top-flight Pike forks and a Reverb Stealth seatpost.
The top end RS spec model comes with a SRAM 1×11 drivetrain, RockShox’ top-flight Pike forks and a Reverb Stealth seatpost.
Coming with a RockShox Monarch RL, a new Cane Creek DBInline will be an option.
Coming with a RockShox Monarch RL, a new Cane Creek DBInline will be an option.
Kore Repute 50mm stem and 800mm wide bars keep it rowdy.
Kore Repute 50mm stem and 800mm wide bars keep it rowdy.

For more information check out the Orange website

Words and Photos: Trev Worsey

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