New MTB

[Mr Ted]

OK pay attention fellow off-road types!

I usually ride a single speed , hard tail 26er as I am insane! I generally ride Blue routes with some of the smoother downhills thrown in.

I am finding, at 60 years old, my knees complain a bit these days and don't want to damage them so I hired an Orange Five today to see if I got on with it, I loved it, blisteringly fast and stable on the downhills, climbed well both sitting down and standing.

So now I am looking to buy a new MTB, I really like the Orange Five, but I also like the thinking behind the Mondraker Dune, Any thoughts? I understand the Dune might climb slightly better which I would find useful.

Edited by Mr Ted on Wednesday 29th August 20:37

[Ian_sUK]

The dune is long travel enduro bike built primarily for racing the downs. It has the same travel as my specialized enduro and whilst will climb well it's not it's forte.

For more all round use the Foxy (If sticking with Mondraker) would suit better.

I'd recommend trying a few bikes at a demo day.

[Mr Ted]

Aye the Foxy does look a better fit, I will keep a look out for a demo day!! I have booked the Orange Five for Saturday to have another session on that!!

[shurm]

Go electric you won't look back

[Craikeybaby]

For the type of riding you do the Orange Four may be a better bet.