We've all been there. A friend you haven't seen in a while says; "Hey, you're into bikes aren't you? I want to get a mountain bike. You know, something decent, what do you recommend? You take a deep breath and think to yourself "Where do I start?"
Well here's the good news. You start right here:
The Orange Clockwork is the member of the family that comes with a 130mm fork and runs on 27.5 inch wheels. So far so good, two boxes ticked. You don't want to recommend anything daunting, complicated or inaccessible. The Clockwork is anything but; it's a great performer, great spec, great all-rounder and the perfect launch pad for anyone young or old. It covers all the bases, will fly around trail centres, load up for a bivvy bag expedition and even get you started in racing.
WIth its straight forward reliable drivetrain, and a cracking Goldilocks 'just right' spec, this classic Clockwork will have your friend converted and you'll soon have a new crew member out on the trails. Tell 'em we sent you.
The facts
WHY THE CLOCKWORK?
 
	
Frame designed in Britain
	
5 year frame warranty
	
Custom butted 6061-T6 aluminium 
	
27.5 inch wheels
	
Geometry tailored to a 130mm travel fork
	
Bolt through 12 x 148 hub spacing 
	
Internal dropper seatpost compatible
	
Generous tyre clearance
	
Designed for covering miles with ease
	
Confidence inspiring with a zest of sharp handling
	
RockShox Judy Silver TK 130mm 27.5 Boost Fork
	
Shimano Deore 10spd Shadow Plus drivetrain with Suntour Crankset
	
Tektro Brakes 
	
Strange Cockpit components
 
FRAME AND FORK
6061-T6 Custom Butted OS Aluminium Tube. Wheel Size: 27.5.
Swingarm
Bolt Type Allen Key Head (Boost 148mm Hub)
Rear Shock
N/A
Headset
Hope Black - 44mm for Tapered Steerer
Fork
RockShox Judy Silver TK 130mm 27.5
DRIVETRAIN
Chain
KMC 10spd
Shifters
Shimano Deore 10spd
Cassette
Sunrace CSMX3 11-42t
Chain Device
Not Included
Bottom Bracket
Suntour
Crankset
Suntour Zeron 30T
Rear Mech
Shimano Deore 10spd Shadow Plus
 
WHEEL AND TYRES
Wheelset
WTB ST i25 on Strange 27
Tyres
WTB Trail Boss 2.4 27.5
 
BRAKING
Brakes
Tektro M290 180/160
 
FINISHING KIT
Saddle
WTB Silverado Sport
Handlebars
Strange 0.5" Riser 780mm
Grips
Strange 130 Single Lock-On Black
Seatpost
Strange Post 400 30.9
Seat Clamp
Strange QR
Stem
Strange Stalk 50mm
Pedals