Orange Phase MX Team 2022 Electric Bike

The Brand New Orange Phase 29 Team Spec

This new model is packed with all the great team specs that our Factory Racing riders have put through their paces
for a good year – so a this is tried and tested performance package that’s ready to roll.

The full 29er wheeled version is perfect for the rider that wants speed grip and stability. With 170 mm of front and
155 mm or rear travel this bike is a highly capable beast. One that will reward the fast and fearless trail rider.

Featuring a brand new improved frame and the Shimano EP8 drive system with the 630Wh integrated battery, offering 25%
more capacity for even longer rides, the 2022 Phase models are bringing more to the Electric Powered Orange party.

The Frame build

At Orange we never stand still. With every iteration of our models we hone our production processes to improve the
frame’s performance and features where needed, and this one is no different. With state of the art aluminium
craftsmen who hold years of experience, we think that the frames we produce today are among the finest in we’ve ever
made and indeed probably the finest in the world. We don’t know of anyone else that goes to the lengths we do to
create a performance mountain bike frame.

The new 2022 Phase frames have had a raft of new features, tweaks and changes. The most obvious is the re-layout of
the front end, which integrates the Shimano EP8 motor more elegantly into the downtube which houses the integral
battery unit. The rear swing arm construction has seen some strengthening modifications as well as a couple of
details such as relocating the Shimano EP8’s wheel speed sensor into the disc rotor. The rear mech is attached using
a Universal Derailleur Hanger. UDH for short and as the name implies universally available everywhere should you
ever need to replace it, but has features that mean in the case of an impact it is designed to slip slightly and has
the ability to “re-rail” the chain back onto the small cog, so more robust, less hanger replacing. Something that
was painstakingly pored over was the suspension characteristics, with everything we gained from our
enduro/all-mountain bikes we wanted it to translate across into the Phase E.P.O. models. Revisions have been made to
the shock mounts to accommodate the new metric rear shock (230 x 57.5mm) and the increase in travel from 150 to
155mm,
we have also focused on increasing the amount of progression in the system which has seen a substantial increase,
reduced the bike’s anti-squat value and decreased the amount of pedal kickback in the system.

The final piece of the puzzle is ensuring the battery is easily removable for easy charging. The battery is removable
using just an 4mm allen key, so no more bolts to undo or keys to lose and it take’s just a matter of seconds to drop
out a battery. If you’ve gone through a 630Wh battery and you still want more then “double battery days” are very
much a reality and we have a system that means this is as easy as possible. Second batteries are available from
Orange and will come with the protective cover as standard.

The ‘Engine’ – Shimano EP8 Drive Unit

We have worked closely with Shimano since the introduction of the very first Electric Powered Orange model. The
Shimano drive assist philosophy is very much like our own. Their system does what it needs to do, then stays out of
the way when it’s done its job, letting you ride the way you want to.

The Shimano EP8 unit is an improvement in every way to the previous model, making what we considered the best even
better. The new drive unit is slimmer, sleeker and more compact than its predecessor, but don’t let its size deceive
you. The EP8 packs a punch with enough power to get you to the top of any epic climb. The streamlined, integrated
design not only looks the part, but it also allows for increased ground clearing for when the trail gets technical.

Everything about the EP8 is designed to allow you to focus on the ride. The new unit operates with little noise,
letting you to focus on the natural sound of the trails without distraction. The newly refined Trail Mode utilises
all 85Nm of the EP8’s power to effortlessly and intuitively assist you on your ride. Whether tackling loose sand or
steep mountain ranges, the drive unit rapidly and seamlessly self-adjusts so that you can be safe in the knowledge
that you’ll always have maximum traction and control. The harder you push, the more power will be delivered to
assist you, meaning that no trail is off-limits.

The lightest full-power system, weighing in at just 2.6kg and with a 36% reduction in drag compared to the previous
model, the EP8 will not hold you back. An improved clutch mechanism makes for a more responsive ride, with a
smoother cut-off when pedalling above 25km/h. All of this puts you in complete control of the bike, with fluid
pedalling and no surprises. The EP8 also offers an improved Walk Assist Mode, fully supporting you to push your bike
with a one button control, allowing you to hop on and off with ease.

With the E-Tube Project App you can choose from 10 levels of assistance and set the maximum amount of torque best
suited to your ride style across three modes, allowing for a fully customised ride before you’ve even put on your
helmet. Preferences can be saved to different profiles so that you can quickly and easily switch between them for
different terrains, or if swapping from the daily commute to weekend trails.

The EP8 also offers peace of mind. The smart, heat-conducting magnesium materials and a completely redesigned motor
housing means that the unit handles rising temperatures on climbs easily, guaranteeing you maximum torque for
longer. The new colour display is also fitted with an anti-theft mount and is optimised to be visible in bright
sunlight, meaning that you can spend less time with your head down and more time enjoying what the bike has to
offer.

Technical Specifications

Here are the technical specifications of the Shimano EP8 drive unit.

Pedal Assist Modes

• Eco – Riding support while enabling maximum range
• Ttrail – Gradual support for encouraging sportive riding
• Boost – Full support for maximum boost and uncompromised climbing
• Walk Assist – As additional mode, walk assist can be easily enabled with the assist switch

Compact Concept

• Short chainstays (shorter chainstay length ensuring better manoeuvrability)
• Narrow Q-factor of 177mm (compact and lightweight design for better handling with same Q-factor as current
  Shimano XT)

Performance

• Maximum power: 504w
• Nominal power: 250w
• Maximum torque: 85Nm

Weight Of Drive Unit

• 2.6kg

Genuine Shimano 8036 Li-Ion Battery

• Integrated version (630Wh)
• Charging: 80% after 2,5 hours / 5 hours from 0 to 100%
• Battery life: 1,000 cycles

Phase 29 features at a glance:

Front Shock: 170mm | Rear Shock: 155mm | Wheel Size: 29″

• Brand New Frame designed and built in Britain
• 5 year frame warranty with Limited Lifetime Crash Replacement 
• Shimano EP8 Drive Assist 
• 29er wheelset
• Shimano 8036 630Wh integrated battery in downtube
• Quick release battery for easy charging
• Boost 148mm rear hub spacing
• Orange trail honed geometry
• Reduced offset fork
• Long top tube short stem for high-speed stability

Specifications

Frame and Forks

• Frame: 6061-T6 Monocoque UK Formed Custom Aluminium Tubing
• Forks: Formula Selva S 170mm 29″
• Rear Shock: Formula MOD Coil Shock 230 x 57.5mm
• Headset: Cane Creek 49mm for Tapered Steerer
• Swingarm: Bolt Type Allen Key Head (Boost 148mm Hub)

Drivetrain

• Crankset: E13 Helix E-Spec 32 Tooth 165mm
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano EP8 DU Integrated
• Chain Device: E13 Vario Compact Guide
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT 12 Speed
• Cassette: E13 Helix R 9-50 Tooth
• Chain: KMC 12 Speed

Braking/Shifting

• Shifters: Shimano XT 12 Speed
• Brakes: Formula Cura 4
• Front Brake: Formula Cura 4 203mm
• Rear Brake: Formula Cura 4 203mm

Wheels

• Front Wheel: E13 LG1 EN Plus E-Spec 29″
• Rear Wheel: E13 LG1 EN Plus E-Spec 27.5″
• Front Tyre: Michelin DH 22 2.4 29″
• Rear Tyre: Michelin DH 34 2.4 27.5″

Finishing Kit

• Handlebars: Burgtec RideWide Enduro 800mm
• Grips: Burgtec Bartender Pro
• Stem: Burgtec MK3 Enduro CNC Orange 35mm
• Seatpost: SDG Tellis 150mm
• Seat Clamp: Strange Bolted
• Saddle: SDG Strange Bel Air III

Electric Power

• Drive Unit: Shimano EP8
• Battery: Shimano E8036 630wh Integrated battery
• Display: Shimano E8000
• Control: Shimano E8000