{"id":54958,"date":"2023-10-03T12:00:47","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T10:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=748820"},"modified":"2023-10-03T12:35:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T10:35:33","slug":"orange-revives-patriot-name-with-gravity-focused-emtb","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/orange-revives-patriot-name-with-gravity-focused-emtb\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange revives Patriot name with gravity-focused eMTB"},"content":{"rendered":"

170mm-travel eMTB uses Bosch motor for built-in uplift <\/p>

By Nick Clark\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 03 October 2023 at 10:00 AM<\/p>

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Orange has revived the Patriot name for its new electric mountain bike, which features 170mm of travel, a Strange Link suspension linkage and Bosch\u2019s Performance Line CX motor.<\/p>\n

The new electric mountain bike<\/a> looks set to sit above the Phase MX in Orange\u2019s lineup, with 5mm more suspension travel and the same mullet<\/a> wheel setup.<\/p>\n

The new bike is currently available in only one build, the Patriot LE, which uses a Fox Performance 38 fork and Float X Performance shock. It costs \u00a38,800\/$9,900\/\u20ac9,500.<\/p>\n

Return of the Patriot<\/h2>\n
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The Patriot has a mullet setup, with mixed wheel sizes, which Orange says is fast becoming a standard in its range.<\/span><\/figcaption> Orange<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Patriot used to be one of Orange\u2019s original long-travel bikes. It was last revived in 2012<\/a>, long before electric bikes were so prevalent on the trails.<\/p>\n

Orange says the new Patriot takes inspiration from the original bike\u2019s versatility and capability, with the new eMTB touted as a gravity bike with a built-in uplift.<\/p>\n

Unlike the previous Patriot and the Phase MX, the new bike uses Orange\u2019s new Strange Link suspension linkage<\/a>, first seen on the Orange Switch 7.<\/p>\n

The Strange Link provides 170mm of rear wheel travel and is CNCed from a block of aluminium.<\/p>\n

While Orange stayed loyal to single-pivot suspension for a long time, it says the Strange Link linkage is better for powerful e-bikes where grip is paramount and helps with a sure-footed, trail-hugging ride.<\/p>\n

Orange says the linkage allows them to build a more progressive shock curve, giving the bike a bottomless feeling through the suspension which is a drawback of the singl-pivot system.<\/p>\n

The linkage also means you can use high-volume air shocks or coil shocks, with the leverage ratio falling from 2.86 to 2.14 through compression.<\/p>\n

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The Performance Line CX motor is encased in a metal protector that looks similar to a motocross bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Orange<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

At the centre of the bike is Bosch\u2019s Performance Line CX electric motor<\/a>, which delivers 85nm of torque and is powered by a 750Wh Power Tube battery in the downtube.<\/p>\n

Orange has previously used Shimano motors.<\/p>\n

The eMTB features Bosch\u2019s Purion 200 bar-mounted computer so you can select performance modes and view data such as speed, battery range and distance covered.<\/p>\n

Orange Patriot geometry<\/h2>\n
<\/colgroup> \n
S<\/th>M<\/th>L<\/th>XL<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Seat tube length <\/b> (in)<\/td>16<\/td>17<\/td>18<\/td>19<\/td> <\/tr>
Head angle <\/b>(degrees)<\/td>63<\/td>63<\/td>63<\/td>63<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat angle <\/b>(degrees)<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td> <\/tr>
Effective top tube<\/b> (mm)<\/td>605<\/td>625<\/td>645<\/td>665<\/td> <\/tr>
BB height<\/b> (mm)<\/td>343<\/td>343<\/td>343<\/td>343<\/td> <\/tr>
Chainstay<\/b> (mm)<\/td>448<\/td>448<\/td>448<\/td>448<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube<\/b> (mm)<\/td>120<\/td>120<\/td>130<\/td>140<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheel base<\/b> (mm)<\/td>1256<\/td>1276<\/td>1299<\/td>1321<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach<\/b> (mm)<\/td>444<\/td>464<\/td>481<\/td>500<\/td> <\/tr>
Stack<\/b> (mm)<\/td>646<\/td>646<\/td>655<\/td>664<\/td> <\/tr>
Fork offset <\/b>(mm)<\/td>44<\/td>44<\/td>44<\/td>44<\/td> <\/tr>
Rear travel (mm)<\/td>170<\/td>170<\/td>170<\/td>170<\/td> <\/tr>
Standover (mm)<\/td>712<\/td>737<\/td>751<\/td>766<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>

Orange says the Patriot shares a similar geometry with the Switch 7 enduro bike<\/a>, which also features 170mm of suspension front and rear.<\/p>\n

The Patriot has a 63-degree head angle, which is 1 degree slacker than the Phase MX\u2019s 64-degree head angle.<\/p>\n

Both bikes share an effective seat tube angle of 76 degrees, although the Patriot features a longer chainstay length of 448mm compared to the 439mm chainstays found on the Phase MX.<\/p>\n

Orange says the geometry has been devised to keep the rider front and centre on the bike for control while climbing and descending.<\/p>\n

Orange Patriot spec and price<\/h2>\n

Orange Patriot LE<\/h3>\n
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Only the Patriot LE is available at launch.<\/span><\/figcaption> Orange<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
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  • Fork:<\/strong> Fox 38 Performance, 170mm<\/li>\n
  • Shock:<\/strong> Fox Float X Performance<\/li>\n
  • Motor:<\/strong> Bosch Performance Line CX<\/li>\n
  • Drivetrain:<\/strong> Shimano SLX 12-speed<\/li>\n
  • Brakes:<\/strong> SRAM Guide RE<\/li>\n
  • Wheels:<\/strong> Stans Flow Mk4 (rims), Hope Pro 5 (hubs)<\/li>\n
  • Tyres:<\/strong> Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 (front), Maxxis DHR II 2.4 (rear)<\/li>\n
  • Price:<\/strong> \u00a38,800 \/ $9,900 \/ \u20ac9,500<\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/body><\/html>\n
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