The Switch 7 – the Need for SpeedEnter the Switch 7 taking its name from our fun popular MX wheeled Switch 6 but going bigger faster and harder this bike is taking things a little more seriously. The aim with the Switch 7 was to produce a race bike to take everything we already knew with the addition of feedback from supported EWS racers and the newly established factory racing program and combine that to make a bike that's even more capable of competing at the sharp end of races on the toughest tracks in the world. The Switch 7 is a true representation of Orange Bikes’ capabilities in frame development and production. The frame and each individual component have seen extensive FEA analysis and 3D modelling to identify any potential issues and to optimise each structure to perform at its best. Of course we back all of this up with real-world prototype testing and have clocked up the miles amongst the test team Factory Racing team and a few riders who are known for being hard on bikes validating the computer analysis and giving us the confidence in the design. FEA has been used for for both deflection and fatigue to fine tune the frame's elements for strength and optimal compliance. Although the frame silhouette is still very intentionally that of an Orange a great deal has changed but also much remains the same. This is a completely UK made frame manufactured by the hands of craftsmen with decades of experience from flat sheets of aerospace grade aluminium to individually custom-fabricated tubes seam-welded for each specific purpose working in harmony with CNCed components from aluminium billet meticulously modelled and analysed. This all produces an aluminium frame with a weight less than that of many ‘carbon’ frames in its category. It also means we have a product that's strong durable and fully recyclable at the end-of-life cycle. Sizes: L Colour: British Racing Green Decals: Silver Decals Frame: 6061-T6 Monocoque UK Formed Custom Aluminium Tubing Wheel Size: MX - 29/27.5. Rear wheel travel: 170. Fork: Ohlins RXF 38 M.2 Air 170mm 29 Swingarm: Bolt Type Allen Key Head (Boost 148mm Hub) Rear Shock: Ohlins TTX2 Air 205x65 Headset: FPD 44mm / 56mm zerostack Crankset: Hope Black 32t Rear Mech: Shimano XT 12spd Chain: KMC 12spd Shifters: Shimano XT 12spd Cassette: Shimano XT 10-51T 12spd Chain Device: E13 Vario Compact Guide Bottom Bracket: E13 Wheelset: Stans Flow Mk4 + Hope Pro 4 (Black) 29 + 27 Tyres: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 3c EXO+ 29 / DHR II 2.4 3c EXO+ 27.5 Brakes: Shimano XT Trail 203/180 Seat Clamp: Strange Bolted Stem: Burgtec Enduro Black 42.5mm Saddle: SDG Strange Bel Air III Handlebars: Burgtec RideWide Enduro 800mm Grips: Strange Grappler Lock-On Seatpost: SDG Tellis 150mm
The new Clockwork EVO 29 pushes the 29er model into the hard & fast trail arena. Running a 130mm travel fork this one's for the fast and loose big wheel hardtail fans out there. The EVO 29 shares the same tidy frame features as its 27.5 inch wheel sibling:neat external routing that tucks the cables cleanly under the top tube and internal stealth cable routing for a dropper post are both nice touches. The sturdy 12x148mm Boost bolt-though rear axle adds strength and rigidity for the 29er wheelset. Trail centre hardtail or out and out explorer it’s up to you. But however you choose to ride the Clockwork EVO 29 it will be a more than worthy trail buddy. WHY THE CLOCKWORK EVO 29? F: 130MM | W: 29 Super Lightweight Frame Designed in Britain 5 year frame warranty with Limited Lifetime Crash Replacement Custom butted 6061-T6 aluminium frame Improved standover and EVO geometry Geometry revised for 140mm travel fork Bolt through 12 x 148 boost hub spacing Sizes MLXL Colour Matt Smoke White Decals Black/Orange Decals Frame 6061-T6 Custom Butted OS Aluminium Tube. Wheel Size: 29. Headset FPD 44mm / 56mm zerostack Fork RockShox Recon Silver 130mm 29 Swingarm Bolt Type Allen Key Head (Boost 12 x 148mm Hub) Bottom Bracket Prowheel Crankset Strange Prowheel Charm 170mm Narrow Wide 32t Rear Mech Shimano Deore 11spd Chain KMC 11spd Shifters Shimano Deore 11spd Cassette Sunrace CSMS7 11-51t 11spd Wheelset WTB ST i30 on Strange 29 Tyres Michelin Wild Enduro Front 2.4 29 Brakes Clarks M2 180/160 Seatpost KS Ragei 150/170mm Drop Seat Clamp Strange Bolted Stem Strange Stalk 40mm Saddle WTB Volt Steel Handlebars Strange 1' Rise 780mm Grips Strange Grappler Lock-On