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Orange Alpine 6 Model Lineup

The new Orange Alpine 6 is available in four builds for 2019, starting at £4000 for the Pro build and topping out at £6500 for the pricey yet drool-worthy XTR spec.

orange alpine 6 2020 review test 012 1140x760 — It is nice to see the Reverb 1x Remote come as standard on the Orange Alpine 6 RS

orange alpine 6 2020 review test 009 600x400 — We are pleased to see strong tire choice on all models

orange alpine 6 2020 review test 005 600x400 — The Guide RE brakes on the RS model tested really show the intentions of this bike. It wants to be ridden fast

The Orange Alpine 6 Pro

The most affordable Alpine 6 build currently offered features the same Halifax made aluminium frame as other models, kitted out with workhorse componentry. FOX takes care of the suspension with their Performance 36 fork and DPX2 Performance shock. The drivetrain is a mix of SRAM NX and GX Eagle and Shimano SLX brakes provide the stopping power.

Fork Fox 36 Performance 170 mm
Rear shock Fox Float DPX2 Performance 165 mm
Brakes Shimano SLX 203/180 mm
Drivetrain SRAM GX/NX Eagle
Seatpost SDG Tellis 150 mm
Wheels Kore Realm 3.0 on Joytech 27 hubs
Tires Maxxis Minion DHRII EXO TR 2.4″
Price £4000

orange alpine 6 2020 review test 015 1140x760 — We are pleased to see all models of the new Orange Alpine 6 kitted out with big rotors

The Orange Alpine 6 RS

An extra £950 gets you a Rockshox Lyrik RC2 upfront, a combination of SRAM X01 and GX Eagle drivetrain as well as a Rockshox Reverb and SRAM Guide RE brakes. The wheels are taken care of by Race Face and their Arc 30 rims and Hope provide their Pro 4 hubs.

Fork Rockshox Lyrik RC2 170 mm
Rear shock Rockshox Super Deluxe 165 mm
Brakes SRAM Guide RE 203/180 mm
Drivetrain SRAM X01/GX Eagle
Seatpost Rockshox Reverb with 1x Remote 150 mm
Wheels Race Face Arc 30 on Hope Pro 4 hubs
Tires Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR II EXO TR 2.5″/2.4″
Price £4950

orange alpine 6 2020 review test 014 1140x760 — It is clear that Orange paid attention to detail when speccing the new Alpine 6 models

The Orange Alpine 6 Factory

Coming in at a pricey £5800 is the Orange Alpine 6 Factory. This build leaves little to be desired and is kitted out with bling parts from Fox, SRAM and Hope.

Fork Fox Factory 36 170 mm
Rear shock Fox Float X2 Factory 165 mm
Brakes Hope Tech 3 E4 203/180 mm
Drivetrain SRAM X01/GX Eagle
Seatpost Fox Factory Transfer Kashima 150 mm
Wheels Stans Flow Mk3 on Hope Pro 4 hubs
Tires Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR II EXO TR 2.5″/2.4″Price £5800

orange alpine 6 2020 review test 016 1140x760 — The new decals look lovely under a coat of lacquer

The Orange Alpine 6 XTR

The top of the range Alpine 6 costs an eye-watering £6500 and is reserved for those with deep pockets. As the name suggests the XTR build is fitted with full Shimano XTR 12 speed bling and FOX Factory suspension and Transfer dropper.

Fork Fox Factory 36 170 mm
Rear shock Fox Float X2 Factory 165 mm
Brakes Shimano XTR 203/180 mm
Drivetrain Shimano XTR 12 speed
Seatpost Fox Factory Transfer Kashima 150 mm
Wheels Stans Flow Mk3 on Shimano XTR 27 hubs
Tires Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR II EXO TR 2.5″/2.4″Price £6500