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The differences between the male and female forms are obvious. These clear physical differences have been the basis for the production of different sized and shaped sports clothing and equipment for generations, so it follows that mountain bikes should accommodate the differences too, why should male and female bikes be the same? These days they aren’t. Most manufacturers of mountain bikes provide a whole range of WSD- women specific designs. Well known manufacturers %LINK 1%, for example, offer the Diva, WSD models perfectly matched to the smaller female form, giving confidence and comfort that ordinary sized and shaped bikes cannot.

The average female rider will have no questions over the necessity of WSD models. Models aimed at male riders put women in a stretched position, leading to an uncomfortable ride and a lack of control producing difficulty on even the simplest terrain. Orange mountain bikes designed the Diva models to reinstate the control and confidence on the trails.

The Diva is available in a hardtail and as a WSD variation on Orange mountain bikes’ bestseller the full suspension Five. Both feature ‘the perfect geometry for the smaller feminine physique.’ The designers behind Orange mountain bikes made the Diva with the aim of placing the rider in a central position on the bike for better control and a more stable ride. A shorter top tube and steeper seat tube angle push the rider forward over the bike. This riding position keeps weight on the front end and provides a more confident riding position. The steep seat angle gives easy manoeuvrability and control on ascents.

These models have a very low stand over clearance, allowing them to comfortably accommodate riders of five feet and under. But the beauty of these models is that, amongst the female specific changes, Orange mountain bikes have left the technology intact.

Orange mountain bikes are a British mountain bike company which is based in the town of Halifax, Yorkshire.Although the recent recession impacted the leisure industry negatively, Orange mountain bikes have survived very well thanks to its commitment to providing a bike for everyone and its commitment to quality. For the first time in a long time the recession placed some emphasis on buying from British brands instead of foreign ones. From an environmental point of view, buying from within Britain is obviously better too.

As well as Orange mountain bikes’ long history, the brand is well known for its high profile sponsorship of big name riders Steve Peat and Greg Minaar. Being a fans’ favourite on British downhill courses, the Patriot was the bike that really cemented Orange mountain bikes’ status amongst the industry’s favourites.What followed it, the 222 was the bike that attracted international attention for the brand. Today’s most popular model is the Orange Five.Orange mountain bikes are now available in 26 countries across the World.

Orange mountain bikes was created by business partners Lester Noble and Steve Wade. Before the two joined forces, Noble was selling imported bikes from Taiwan with the name Tushingham bikes. However, thanks to Steve Wade’s previous engineering experience and the sheet metal business he owned, the pair were later able to manufacture for themselves.Although they did begin by importing bike parts and assembling them themselves.
Now, almost all of the bikes in the Orange mountain bike range are manufactured and assembled in the company’s Halifax factory. However, entry level bikes are still manufactured in the Far East.

The company and Birmingham based Reynolds have a strong relationship: Reynolds was the first company to pioneer the use of hydro formed tubing. The majority of Orange mountain bikes are made using hydro formed tubing.This means that a particular method is employed when making the frame tubes to create frames which are very durable.