Video: Joe Barnes’ Garage Tour by rideformula

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privateer-wheels (Oct 4, 2019 at 10:39)

I want an Orange bike in spite of all the haters. Too bad they are so damn expensive in North America.

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vinay FL (Oct 4, 2019 at 12:10)

As far as I know, the only haters are some of those who don't have one of their bikes. Which is a good sign. The other way around would be bad. Agreed compared to some (Asian produced) frames out there it is a lot of money for a frame. But see, if it is twice as expensive and you plan to keep it twice as long then in the end it is just as expensive.

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me2menow (Oct 4, 2019 at 12:37)

@vinay: Well yeah...why would you buy a bike (filing cabinet?) you hate

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Asuhhdude (Oct 4, 2019 at 12:40)

@vinay: My friend has broken 2 frames. Both in the same place. On the third break we machined a gusset and tig welded it into the frame. Orange still sent him a spare rear triangle. Good company but there are some points of improvement. Your also in CF money by the time you invest in an orange.

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Beau-Doug (Oct 4, 2019 at 12:55)

I think a lot of people would be interested in Orange if they would update their suspension design, I know I would. Everything else is spot on. I think they are lucky to still be in production considering their bikes look almost the same from 2009 and the price.....

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privateer-wheels (Oct 4, 2019 at 12:56)

@Beau-Doug: I think the people who ARE interested in Orange, are interested because of their simple single pivot suspension design.

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vinay FL (Oct 4, 2019 at 13:10)

@Beau-Doug: I consider the simple suspension design a plus. Fewer bearings to keep an eye on. Also, rear shocks have progressed a lot over the years and there are also loads of after market tuners who apparently can make a huge difference. But from what I understand, it is easier for them to make the suspension perform as desired when the linkage is simple. Something like VPP seems to be difficult to work with. So if after a couple of years you want your rear suspension behave slightly different, it is easier to have it tuned than if you have a more complex linkage.

This is all "article knowledge" so stuff I understood from interviews with suspension tuners etc. I never personally dug this deep into rear suspension. But yeah if I'd get a frame with rear suspension then sure if a single pivot design can get the job done then I see no point getting something with more links.

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highfivenwhiteguy (Oct 4, 2019 at 13:51)

@me2menow: Good thing they point out in the article that his office was part of the tour, I was wondering why there were pics of a yellow filing cabinet :-D

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kyytaM (Oct 4, 2019 at 9:02)

I like the wooden paleo mace.

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VtVolk (Oct 4, 2019 at 13:34)

I assumed that was the actual ugly stick that Orange was beaten with...

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watchtower (Oct 4, 2019 at 16:10)

@VtVolk: Ouch, bloody harsh but i would be lying if i said i didn't laugh.

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shedsidechuck (Oct 4, 2019 at 9:37)

Thats a proper shop and workout space! with laundry facilities, yo! I have a mixed use space of welding, biking and camping gear. Great to see Joe's shed. a smart layout.

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JDFF FL (Oct 4, 2019 at 17:56)

Joe Barnes is the real deal, so down to earth and living it up in his own realm. Plus his taste in music makes rainy days shreddy!

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enis (Oct 4, 2019 at 19:01)

Anyone else watch "Father "Ted" ?
The "dreams/reality" whiteboard sketch may have more meaning....

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EckNZ (Oct 5, 2019 at 0:09)

Exactly what I thought too!

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Thema (Oct 5, 2019 at 2:30)

Went straight to comments looking for father ted

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rideonjon (Oct 5, 2019 at 9:34)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-0cgq6THR4

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Trls63 (Oct 4, 2019 at 14:04)

Most importantly, is that a ROBIN ??!!

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Artikay13 (Oct 4, 2019 at 15:09)

BK has got one too lol.

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nordicMT (Oct 4, 2019 at 12:26)

Had to wear a hat under a too big moto helmet... Original M.I.P.S.

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WE-NEED-MORE-ROOST (Oct 4, 2019 at 9:09)

It's a nice place even though this mama was screaming and his dad was mad.

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RadBartTaylor (Oct 4, 2019 at 9:15)

That was weird, strange editing...but I want that shop!

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a-m-c (Oct 4, 2019 at 15:16)

love this kind of stuff. Moar please!

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ImAManCheetah88 (Oct 5, 2019 at 6:26)

Interesting to see a pro spec a coil on an orange.

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rrolly (Oct 6, 2019 at 16:18)

Pretty sure I saw Justin Trudeau in that vid at about the 1:30 mark.

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EckNZ (Oct 5, 2019 at 0:09)

Does Joe have a bairn?

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browner (Oct 5, 2019 at 1:12)

They've turns the weans agains us