Created for those who enjoy the beautiful natural environment of the Marina Baixa, whether through walks or by mountain bike. We'll share experiences and try to show the most emblematic places in this attractive region.
Nowadays there are more brands which offer carbon options in their bikes, and sometimes they're not much more expensive than the aluminum ones. Of course we're talking about high and middle range bicycles.
One of the main questions that bikers consider is... carbon or aluminum?... The answer is: it depends...
I have used both of them and I can say that in my case I've never had any extremely serious problem, but I'm in favour of carbon bicycles. One of the main reasons why I'm so is the resistance they offer.
In another post I'll try to make a review of my current bicycle, an Ibis Mojo HDR 27.5 but today I'm bringing you a text from Ibis website where they explain how they proced to make carbon fiber bicycles.
Orange Bikes from Halifax, West
Yorkshire in the North of the UK, has been making mountain bikes since
1988. The bike company started as a side show to the owners main
business of producing engineered metal based goods and eventually
developed into a full blown business producing quality mountain bikes.
Orange over the years became synonymous
with a few famous riders most notably Steve Peat who competed in the DH
world cup on board an Orange bike and produced quite a few victories.
With time Steve moved on and Orange only being a small brand, had grown a
stable following in the UK as people liked the style of its bikes and
its approach to how they are made.
We knew that Orange were quite unique in
the sense that they are one of only a very few mountain bike companies
that produces they whole bike in the UK still, most importantly all
their frames. source
why should we write about Orange in this blog?
Well, one of the main dealers in Spain is located in Marina Baixa, specifically in Alfaz del Pi. The bike store is Guijarro and its manager is David Pérez, a nice guy.
I had a chance to test an Orange Five some time ago and although it's not my bicycle I have always thought that it could be my second shot. I love its simpleness and strength, with really attractive design and colours ...
I share with you a factory tour video in Orange Factory, really interesting and curious, where you can see how an Orange is born.
The dealer has shared with me some pictures from the newest Orange Five 27'5, really amazing!!!
Orange Five 27'5
Orange Five 27'5
Orange Five 27'5
I hope I set you closer to a high quality bicycle brand, for many bikers, a reference brand in aluminum mountain bikes.
