Orange Mountain Bikes - 322 Frame Spec Sheet
From the 2014 Archive
Overview
Designed to be fast, built to last.
The 322 packs World Cup performance into a proven privateer platform. We’ve got a long history of producing race winning downhill bikes and the 322 is the latest in this lineage.
The 322 uses a unique aluminium monocoque mainframe combined with our geometry know-how to produce a chassis that is honed to give you the confidence to push harder and go faster.
Our single pivot design with its robust sealed cartridge bearings is tuned to offer race track eating performance with maximum speed and engagement but minimal complication and maintenance, leaving you to worry about your run, not your bike.
By dropping the top shock mount through the downtube and using a low pivot position we’ve been able to achieve the shock curve we desired, giving a progressive spring rate that suits the hard riding the 322 is intended for.
The result of all this is a stiff, strong and agile downhill bike capable of repeated fast runs out in the Alps, at a local downhill race or at the cutting edge of World Cup competition where every tenth counts and reliability is key.
Available as a frameset only we leave you to bring your favourite components to the mix and create the perfect bike for your needs, trails and aspirations.
Why the 322 Frame?
- Handbuilt in Halifax, UK
- Fast rolling 29 inch wheels
- Suspension: 120mm front/110mm rear
- XC ground-covering machine
- RockShox Recon Gold 120mm fork
- RockShox Monarch RL shock
- Shimano SLX drivetrain
- Shimano Deore brakes
- RaceFace Ride cockpit
If you want the 322 but have your own components, we have a frame-only option. Spec it up with your old kit or pick and choose, build your dream bike around the best frame.
322 Frame Specifications
RRP | £1,999.99 |
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Sizes | Short,Long |
Colour | Passion Red |
Tubeset | 6061-T6 Monocoque/ Reynolds Custom Butted Aluminium Tube |
Rear Shock | 2013 Fox DHX Factory RC4 |
Swing Arm | 12mm Bolt Thro 135mm |
Geometry
322 GEOMETRY
Monocoque/6061-T6 Custom Butted Aluminium Tube | ||
Frame Size | Short | Long |
A. Head Angle | 63° | 63° |
B. Seat Angle | 74° | 74° |
C. Top Tube | 544 | 562 |
D. Effective TT | 559 | 578 |
E. BB Height | +12 | +12 |
F. Chainstay | 445 | 445 |
G. Head Tube | 120 | 120 |
H. Wheelbase | 1189 | 1208 |
T. Rear Travel | 200 | 200 |
Shock Length | 240 | 240 |
Seat Tube Ø | 27.2 | 27.2 |
Standover | 750 | 785 |
Unless otherwise indicated all measurements are in mm. Frame angles are measured static, without rider sag. Bottom bracket height measured from axle. |
technical Info
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Single crown | Triple Clamp | ||||||||
Shock Length | 240 mm | ||||||||
Rear Hub | bolt through 12mm | ||||||||
Seatpost Ø | 27.2 mm | ||||||||
Front Derailleur | n/a | ||||||||
BB Shell | 73 mm ISCG (old) | ||||||||
Headset | Upper: ZS49/28.6 Lower: EC49/40 |
Ride Guide
Yes | Downhill | 5.0 out of 5 stars |
Yes | Freeride | 4.0 out of 5 stars |
Yes | Enduro | 5.0 out of 5 stars |
Yes | All-Mountain | 4.0 out of 5 stars |
Yes | XC Trail | 4.0 out of 5 stars |
Yes | Adventure | 4.0 out of 5 stars |
Yes | Touring | 4.0 out of 5 stars |
Yes | XC Racing | 4.0 out of 5 stars |
Prices and Specifications are liable to change without notice.