Phase Evo 2026

The Orange Phase Evo 2026 is the UK brand's flagship full-power eMTB, hand-formed in Halifax around the DJI Avinox M2S motor (150 Nm peak torque, 250 W rated, 1500 W manufacturer-claimed peak, 2.63 kg) and an integrated 800 Wh Avinox FP800 battery. Travel is 160 mm front and 160 mm rear on a 6061-T6 monocoque aluminium chassis with Orange's signature single pivot suspension. Mixed wheels (29F/27.5R), four trims from £7,500 to €10,250. Six size/configuration combinations with flip-chip giving 63.0 to 64.0 degree head angles, chainstays 447-448 mm, reach 464-500 mm. Claimed weight 19.5 kg. The community read in one line: Yorkshire-built single pivot enduro on the most powerful production eMTB motor available, with the trade-off being a non-removable battery and Orange's traditional single pivot kinematics.

Drive system and range. The DJI Avinox M2S is the second-generation Avinox motor and currently the most powerful production eMTB drive: 150 Nm peak torque, 1500 W manufacturer-claimed peak, all in 2.63 kg. Massive smartphone tuning ecosystem via the Avinox app, GPS, 4G connectivity and anti-theft features via the touchscreen display. The 800 Wh battery is integrated and NOT user-removable, which is the major trade-off — charging happens on the bike via a discreet port. Real-world range will sit in the 45 to 75 km territory in mixed terrain on Trail/Boost mode.

Geometry and handling. Modern enduro geometry with flip-chip adjustability. 63.0 to 64.0 degree head angle depending on flip-chip position, reach progressing 464 mm (M) through 500 mm (XL), chainstays 447-448 mm flat. Wheelbase 1259 to 1310 mm. The single pivot suspension is the Orange signature — predictable, simple, requires fewer bearings than four-bar, but doesn't have the progressive ramp-up of more complex layouts. @The undecided on the older Phase EVO LE: "geometry and fit praised for tight technical riding."

Build and value. Four trims, well-spaced. DJI at £7,500 (19.5 kg) gets Fox 38 Factory GRIP X2 Kashima fork, Fox Float X2 Factory shock, SRAM Maven Silver brakes, and SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission. The base trim at £8,250 (19.5 kg) downgrades the suspension to RockShox Zeb Select+ and Super Deluxe Select+ but keeps the same brakes and drivetrain. Factory at €10,250 and RS at €9,700 are the premium trims. The DJI trim with Fox Factory suspension at £7,500 is the standout value play in the entire 2026 Avinox M2S lineup.

Community-verified strengths.

• @The undecided notes the previous gen Orange Phase Evo "doesn't flop at slow speeds like slacker bikes" — single pivot kinematics combined with mixed wheels keep the bike controlled at low speed.
• Hand-formed in Halifax, UK from 6061-T6 monocoque aluminium tubing. Proper Yorkshire engineering, unusual at this price.
• The DJI Avinox M2S is the headline. @Rob Rides EMTB documented the comparison: DJI provides 66.7% more power than the Bosch CX Gen 5 (1000 W vs 600 W), 41.2% more torque (120 vs 85 Nm), and is 10% lighter at 2.52 kg vs 2.8 kg. The M2S goes further still.

Caveats and known gripes.

• Battery is NOT user-removable. Charging happens on the bike, you cannot carry a spare, and replacement requires a workshop visit.
• Single pivot suspension at 160 mm rear travel is unconventional. Most enduro eMTBs use four-bar Horst Link or similar progressive layouts. Some riders will prefer the more progressive feel.
• Orange's dealer network is small. Strong in the UK but thin internationally — warranty work outside the UK depends on Orange's remote support.
• Frame design is more functional than refined. Orange's tube-form aesthetic is divisive and the bike doesn't have the sleek lines of carbon competitors.

Verdict. The Orange Phase Evo 2026 is a genuinely interesting Yorkshire-built eMTB that pairs the most powerful production motor on the market with Orange's signature single pivot chassis at properly competitive pricing. It suits UK riders who appreciate Orange's hand-built ethos, who want bleeding-edge DJI motor power in a 19.5 kg aluminium chassis, and who can live with the non-removable battery. Look elsewhere if you want a removable battery, a progressive four-bar suspension, or a carbon chassis. Production status: current, four trims, six size/configuration combinations.