With new bikes to launch and big exhibition stands at Bike Place and the London Bike Show, it’s been a busy few weeks at Orange HQ.
Meet our new models
By the time you read this, our latest additions to the range will be up on our website; that’s the MY2018 RX9 and Speedwork models.
Availability: Both these bikes are available for pre-order now and will be shipping after 10th July 2017.
Model: Pro – from $2,200
The RX9 you know already, but we’ve listened to feedback and made it more fun and versatile than ever, as well as more marketable. Improvements include better sizing, a bolt-through fork and rear, plus a tidy and accessible chainstay disc mount perfect for mudguards or panniers.
Highlights:
Orange Road Cross Bike
Lightweight frame designed in Britain
5 year frame warranty
Carbon Fork 15mm Bolt Through
Updated Frame with improved cable routing and 142x12mm bolt-through dropouts
Clearance for 42mm tyres
SRAM Rival 1x11speed drivetrain
SRAM hydraulic disc brakes
Maxxis Rambler Tyres
Easton Finishing Kit
Mudguard compatible
Model: S – from $1,600
Highlights:
Orange Road Cross Bike
Lightweight frame designed in Britain
5 year frame warranty
Carbon Fork 15mm Bolt Through
Updated Frame with improved cable routing and 142x12mm bolt through dropouts
Clearance for 42mm tyres
Tiagra 2x10speed drivetrain
TRP cable disc brakes
Vittoria Revolution tyres perfect for road or gravel
Strange Finishing Kit
Mudguard compatible
RX9 Geometry
6061-T6 Custom Butted Aluminum
| Frame | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Frame Size (cm) | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 |
| A. Head Angle | 70° | 70.5° | 71° | 71.5° | 72° |
| B. Seat Angle | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| C. Top Tube | 525 | 538 | 545 | 567 | 582 |
| D. Effective TT | 540 | 555 | 560 | 585 | 600 |
| E. Bottom Bracket Height | -70 | -70 | -70 | -70 | -70 |
| F. Chainstay | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| G. Head Tube | 110 | 135 | 155 | 170 | 185 |
| H. Wheelbase | 1023 | 1034 | 1048 | 1056 | 1066 |
| I. Front & Centre | 598 | 610 | 586 | 630 | 640 |
| J. Reach | 374 | 382 | 390 | 400 | 410 |
| K. Stack | 544 | 572 | 585 | 609 | 625 |
| Stem Length | 75 | 90 | 90 | 100 | 115 |
| Bar Width (cm) | 42 | 42 | 44 | 44 | 46 |
| Crank Length | 170 | 170 | 175 | 175 | 175 |
| Seat Tube Ø | 30.9 | 30.9 | 30.9 | 30.9 | 30.9 |
Unless otherwise indicated all measurements are in mm.
Bottom bracket height measured from axle.
Model: S – from $1,600
The Speedwork is hard to pigeonhole but it’s the kind of bike everyone should own. Flat bars, rigid forks and 29” wheels for up to 2” tyres, all on a Clockwork frame. Built for speed on less challenging or man-made surfaces, it’s an everyday commuter, an urban explorer or a weekend cruiser for towpaths and easy trails.
Highlights:
Lightweight custom butted 6061-T6 OS aluminium designed in Britain
Full Carbon Fork with 15 mm bolt-through axle
5 year frame warranty
Mudguard compatible
Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes
Built for British Suburban riding, fast on and light off-road speed machine for all your cross-over needs
MTB comfort and control with road bike speed
700c or 29" ready, compatible with ETRTO 622mm tyres from 35mm to 2"
1 x 11 speed drivetrain with 11-42 range for a full spread or ratios while staying clean and simple
Speedwork Geometry
6061-T6 Custom Butted Aluminum
| Frame Size | S | M | L | XL |
| Seat Tube | 16.5"/42cm | 18"/45cm | 19"/48cm | 20"/51cm |
| A. Head Angle | 70° | 70° | 70° | 70° |
| B. Seat Angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| C. Top Tube | 567 | 583 | 599 | 607 |
| D. Effective TT | 580 | 600 | 620 | 630 |
| E. BB Height (axle diff) | -70 | -70 | -70 | -70 |
| E. BB Height (from ground) | 301 | 301 | 301 | 301 |
| F. Chainstay | 445 | 445 | 445 | 445 |
| G. Head Tube | 120 | 130 | 140 | 150 |
| H. Wheelbase | 1085 | 1106 | 1126 | 1137 |
| J. Reach | 393 | 412 | 428 | 435 |
| K. Stack | 632 | 642 | 651 | 660 |
| Front Centre | 649 | 670 | 690 | 701 |
| Stem Length | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Standover | 725 | 770 | 790 | 802 |
Unless otherwise indicated all measurements are in mm.
Frame angles are measured static, without rider sag.
Bottom bracket height measured from axle with a 735mm Ø tyre.
