I actually wanted at some point to weld some external routing guides to mine ... I might actually ask Orange about it as mine is going back there soon for a paint warranty ...
Fun, aggressive, rails corners, jumps well, easily maintained, fast, tough as hell, looks like a blacksmith made it, British. What's not to like bro? Haha
I hear about the lower grade ali in the frames down this way bro...even though loads of riders got them up Cwmcarn. Everyone to their own I suppose? I love the Ellys, they all look like Konas lol.
I like the front triangle, but the back box section don't seem to match to me? All curvy, sexy and smooth up front...then chunky box section? mmmm? Looks fast and stable though, and you love it, that's what matters bro.
Yep it's a love hate thing with the five and to be fair I didn't like them till I had a blast on one, very similar ride to my slayer tho the slayer was something else in the corners.