The Switch 6 is our first mixed wheel size bike, 29er wheel upfront with 160mm of travel and 27.5 wheel out back with 145mm.
New for 2020 this model comes with all the frame updates that we’ve integrated into the latest line-up; Metric shock, 76° seat angle, 64° head angle, with a generous 485mm reach on a size large and a reduced offset fork. Aggressive rider? This bike is set up just for you.
Aimed at the racers and fast trail riders amongst you this genre of bike has become the hottest ride around. Whether you call them a 'Mullet' or 'MX', the mixed size wheelset makes a massive amount of sense, but only if you apply the right geometry. The Switch 6 Factory has it's geometry tuned with all the key frame elements in all the right places. This ride, by design, is what you would expect from an Orange.
Why the Switch 6 Factory?
F: 160MM | R: 145MM | W: 29/27.5
- Lightweight Frame Handbuilt in Britain
- Brand New Monocoque 6061-T6 aluminium frame
- 5 year frame warranty with Limited Lifetime Crash Replacement
- New 29 front/27.5 rear mixed size wheelset
- Orange race tuned geometry
- New Reduced offset fork
- Streamlined cable routing
- Steep 76° seat angle
- New Frame bottle bosses
- Ultimate “Do it all” bike
- Choose from 4 custom colours
Specs & Options
Sizes
Sizes - M,L,XL
Frame & Fork
6061-T6 Monocoque UK Formed Custom Aluminium Tubing. Wheel Size: 29/27.5. Rear wheel travel: 145.
Forks - Fox Factory 36 160mm 29 (black)
Swingarms - Bolt Type Allen Key Head (Boost 148mm Hub)
Rear Shocks - Fox Float X2 Factory 210x55mm
Headsets - Hope Black - 49mm for Tapered Steerer
Drivetrain
Chainsets - Hope Black 32t
Rear Mech - Shimano XT 12spd
Chains - Shimano XT 12spd
Shifters - Shimano XT 12spd
Cassettes - Shimano XT 10-51T
Chain Device - OneUp Chain Guide
Bottom Brackets - Hope 30mm Black
Wheel & Tyres
Wheelsets - Stans Flow Mk3 (Silver) + Hope Pro 4 (Black) 29+27
Tyres - Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 EXO 29/ DHR II 2.4 EXO 27.5
Rim Decals - Standard Rim Decals
Braking
Brakes - Shimano XT Trail 203/180
Finishing Kit
Seat Clamps - Hope Bolted Black
Stems - Hope M35 x 35mm Black
Saddles - SDG Radar Steel Rail Black/Black
Handlebars - Renthal Fat Bar 800mm M35
Grips - Strange 130 Single Lock-On Black
Seatposts - Fox Factory Transfer 150mm Drop