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Orange: Different variations of the Patriot

In the fleet of the British manufacturer Orange, the "Patriot" was previously something of an all-rounder: this bike always cut a fine figure on 4-cross routes as well as on tough day tours. Now it has been given a thorough modernization and rolls onto the starting line as the "Patriot 6.6", where the number stands for the suspension travel in inches on the front and rear wheels - 6.6 inches. In addition, the swingarm has been given a new, less angular look and the swingarm pivot point has also been slightly modified.

Depending on riding style and intended use, the bike can be ordered in two versions: The "Patriot 6.6 Xcel" is a trail bike which, with a "Nixon" fork and a "Swinger Air SPV 4-Way" suspension strut, allows bob-free progress uphill and a forced pace downhill. The bike also has 27 gears and tires with a width of 2.3 inches. In contrast, the "Patriot 6.6 Freeride" is more or less the bad brother: With the massive "Bomber 66" from Marzocchi, which offers up to 170 millimetres of travel and is as high as a real downhill fork, a steel suspension strut and just two chainrings plus a protective disc, it is clearly designed for bike parks and freeride action of the roughest kind.


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