It simply continues to rule. There have been a million bright ideas in suspension since Orange turned up to Château D’Oex in 1997 with their first full-on downhill bike, and through to Peaty’s first World Cup Series in 2002 and again in 2004, the bike has slowly been tweaked here and there. But essentially it’s the same single pivot aluminium speed machine that can win races and is one of the easiest to ride bicycles in the world. It really is that simple and during a time when some companies are overthinking things and possibly underbuilding them take a look at the 322. It’s as good today as it’s always been. Long may it rule.

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