TheOrange Crush Pro 27.5 Hardtail Mountain Bike 2017gets a geometry update for 2017, improving on its riding traits to up the fun factor without upsetting the function. Everything that made the last version great has come along for the ride. The rear triangle features a bolt-through axle for stability and strength. The Crush's long top tube design that adds an extra fewmilimetresmeans, size for size, a50mmstem puts the rider right where they need to be (with tuning to taste as required, of course) for direct input and weight distribution. While its shortchainstaysmake climbing a tad sweeter,tyreclearance means a chunky 2.4tyrefits nicely.
While those are the headline new features, deeper into the detail Orange added some really nice touches too. The seat clamp slot has been moved so that it faces away from the direct path of wheel spray. Theheadtubeis a more compact44mmversion, and cable routing is kept neat and tidy withminimisedcable bosses tucked sweetly under thetoptube.
But some things don't change and that's the Crush's indefatigable attitude. Built tough to be ridden hard, theOrange Crush Prowill hold it's own just about anywhere, but really excels on the rough stuff. With geometry to suit a150mmtravel fork, thishardtailgives no quarter to seemingly tougher full-suspension bikes, in the right hands the Crush will slay everything that lies before it.