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ORCA AERO M12TEAM
A carbon frame aero bike with ultra high-end components and campagnolo rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$5,499| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 |
| Groupset | Record |
| Brakes | Campagnolo Rim |
5'1" – 5'4"
5'2" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'10"
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Summary
The Orbea Orca is a high-performance race bike that excels in speed, handling, and aerodynamics, offering a blend of stiffness and comfort suitable for competitive racing and long rides. Its customization options through the MyO program and increased tire clearance enhance its appeal. While it shines in aerodynamics and climbing, some riders may find its ride quality firm and its design less distinctive than previous models.
Customization program (MyO) available
Lighter, stiffer, and more aero than previous model
Increased tire clearance to 28mm
Excellent handling in tight turns and pack navigation
Comfortable for long rides on rough surfaces
Ride is backboard-stiff overall
Feels more generic than ever
Unyielding ride quality can be wearing after several hours
Visual design is more generic and less distinctive
The Orbea Orca has helped me get my mojo back.Bicycling
Just like those orange-clad riders in Tours de France of yore, the Orca is a superb climber whose only limitation when the road heads skyward is the ability of its rider.
Cycling TipsThe Orbea Orca Aero feels just that bit faster and more slippery than a non-aero machine of the same weight and with a similar spec.
Cycling WeeklyIt’s one of the best-handling aero bikes we’ve tested this year.
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Oct 2018 · Sam Challis
Orbea has exploited the UCI's rule changes to good effect, but that extra speed comes at a cost
Racy geometry complements stiff frame
Aerodynamic design has noticeable effect at high speed
Heavy weight
Little concession to comfort
May 2018 · Warren Rossiter
Brilliant handling dynamics set the Orca Aero apart from your average aero bike. Buy if you’re looking for race bike handling and an aero advantage but don’t mind a firmer ride
Fast and fast handling, custom options aplenty
Firmer ride than a standard race bike
Apr 2018 · Paul Norman
We test the first aero bike from the Basque brand
Comfortable and fast ride
Flashy looks
Clearance for 28mm tyres
Zero cost configurator allows you to choose your own colour scheme
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Mar 2018 · David Arthur @davearthur
A fast aero bike with great handling and decent smoothness
Mar 2018 · William Tracy
Distilled to its core, the Orca Aero is a sleek machine for flat, fast days.
Aug 2017 · James Huang
Orbea has long shied away from the aero road bike scene, instead focusing more on low weight and high stiffness for its flagship Orca range. But that all has now changed with the introduction of the Orca Aero, which combines the standard Orca’s proven geometry with a sleek and modern shape to help it slice […]
Aug 2017
Orbea finds a winning combination of aerodynamics, handling, and all-around fun-factor with its Orca Aero.
Jul 2017 · Lydia Tanner
The new Orca Aero promises to be stiffer and more aerodynamic with updates to the frame, fork and cockpit
| Frame | Orbea Orca Aero carbon OMR, monocoque construction,tapered 1-1/8" - 1,5", BB 386mm, powermeter compatible, internal cable routing, EC/DC compatible. BB Standard: 386EVO, 86mm, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Orca Aero OMR carbon fork, full carbon steerer, tapered 1-1/8" - 1,5", carbon dropouts |
| Bottom Bracket | 386EVO, 86mm, press-fit |
| Headset | FSA 1-1/8 - 1-1/2" Integrated Carbon Cup ACB Bearings |
| Stem | Orbea OC-III |
| Handlebar | FSA Trimax Compact Vision Metron 4D Compact Vision Metron 5D Compact |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension T4,0 size143 mm Prologo Scratch-2 Tirox size 143 mm Black Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbonio Black |
| Seatpost | Orbea Aero OMR Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Campagnolo Record 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Campagnolo Record |
| Crank | Campagnolo Record 34x50t 12-Speed Rotor 2INpower DM 34x50t Rotor 2INpower DM 36x52t |
| Shifters | Campagnolo Record |
| Cassette | Campagnolo Super Record 11-29 12-Speed |
| Chain | Campagnolo Super Record-12 |
| Brakes | Campagnolo Direct mount Type: Campagnolo Rim |
| Rims | FULCRUM Racing 400 Fulcrum Racing Quattro Carbon |
|---|---|
| Tires | Vittoria Rubino Pro 700x25 120TPI G+ Hutchinson Fusion 5 All Season TLR 700x25 Hutchinson Fusion 5 All Season TLR 700x28 |
First added October 27
Last updated October 27
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