My first posting here on FGSS. Just got my orange clockwork and I know there had been inquiries about the orange color. Test ride was in the mountains (2400 ft in 8 mi.) which I usually do on geared bikes. Didn't check actual gear but spec says 46-16. I was only 10 min. slower but doable. I like the bike a lot. The stock seat feels good as far as I'm concerned.