Orange SWITCH 6 LE Review

Orange SWITCH 6 LE Review

Orange SWITCH 6 LE Review

Price: 6600 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Aluminium
Wheel Size: 29 / 27,5 Mullet"
Travel Front: 160 mm
Travel Rear: 160 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • competitors ride better in the downhills
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
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Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Orange SWITCH 6 LE in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Enduro up to 8000 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 6600 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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29 / 27,5 Mullet
29 / 27,5 Mullet
29 / 27,5 Mullet
29 / 27,5 Mullet
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Stack
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630
630
639
648
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Reach
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448
468
486
504
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Top Tube Length
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605
625
645
665
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Seat Tube Length
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381
406,4
431,8
457,2
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Seat Tube Angle
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76
76
76
76
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Head Tube Length
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110
110
120
130
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Head Tube Angle
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64
64
64
64
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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19
19
19
19
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
-
-
-
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Chainstay Length
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1235
1255
1277
1299
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Wheelbase
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-
716
733
744
797
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Standover Height
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Specification
  • Frame 6061-T6 Monocoque UK Formed Custom Aluminium Tubing
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork Fox Performance 36 Float 160mm 29
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper Fox Float X Performance 205x65
  • Gearrange 500%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM GX Eagle
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle 12spd
  • Crank SRAM GX Eagle 32t
  • Cassette SRAM XG 1275 10-52t Eagle
  • Chain SRAM NX Eagle
  • Brake Set Shimano SLX Trail
  • Brake Rotors 203/180
  • Wheel Set Stans Flow Mk4 + Hope Pro 4 (Black) 29 + 27
  • Tires Front Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 3c EXO 29
  • Tires Rear Maxxis DHR II 2.4 EXO 27.5
  • Saddle SDG Strange Bel Air III
  • Seat Post SDG Tellis 150/170mm
  • Stem Burgtec Enduro Black 42.5mm
  • Handle Bar Width 780
  • Head Set FPD 44mm / 56mm zerostack

Expirience with the Orange SWITCH 6 LE

Ludwig Döhl James Bond drinks his martini shaken, not stirred. Orange folds its tubes and doesn't squeeze out of a profile like everyone else. Brits are just stubborn. But that's what makes them so lovable. The SWITCH 6 LE has a storage compartment in the down tube for the first time, but otherwise remains true to the typical Orange features. An angular look, a single-joint rear triangle and the loud paint job can't hide the brand's core. You have no idea if you prefer high speed stability or playful handling? Then you can´t go wrong with the Enduro von Orange. It´s handling is pleasantly balanced. The view of the geometry data clearly reveals: the Orange SWITCH 6 LE has a sporty seating position. If you love crisp downhill runs, there are other Enduro around under 8000 Euro that would suit you better. The SWITCH 6 LE has higher quality wheels than the competitors with comparable prices.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.