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2018 Orbea

ORCA AERO M30TEAM-D

A carbon frame aero bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$3,699
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
BrakesShimano 105 Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
ORCA AERO M30TEAM-D
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

ORCA AERO M30TEAM-D

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
47cm

5'1" – 5'4"

49cm

5'2" – 5'7"

51cm

5'4" – 5'9"

53cm

5'7" – 6'0"

55cm

5'10" – 6'2"

57cm

6'0" – 6'4"

60cm

6'2" – 6'10"

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Reviews

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.

Pros
  • 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

Cons
  • 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

Key Quotes
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 Tips logoCycling Tips
The 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 Weekly logoCycling Weekly
It’s one of the best-handling aero bikes we’ve tested this year.
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Cyclist
Orbea Orca Aero M11i Team review

Oct 2018 · Sam Challis

Orbea has exploited the UCI's rule changes to good effect, but that extra speed comes at a cost

Highs
  • Racy geometry complements stiff frame

  • Aerodynamic design has noticeable effect at high speed

Lows
  • Heavy weight

  • Little concession to comfort

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BikeRadar
Orbea Orca Aero M20 Team review

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

Highs
  • Fast and fast handling, custom options aplenty

Lows
  • Firmer ride than a standard race bike

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Cycling Weekly
Orbea Orca Aero M10Team

Apr 2018 · Paul Norman

We test the first aero bike from the Basque brand

Highs
  • Comfortable and fast ride

  • Flashy looks

  • Clearance for 28mm tyres

  • Zero cost configurator allows you to choose your own colour scheme

Lows
  • None

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road.cc
Orbea Orca Aero M20 Team

Mar 2018 · David Arthur @davearthur

A fast aero bike with great handling and decent smoothness

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VeloNews
Orbea Orca Aero M10iTeam

Mar 2018 · William Tracy

Distilled to its core, the Orca Aero is a sleek machine for flat, fast days.

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Cycling Tips
Orbea Orca Aero first ride review: Fast and stiff, but a rough ride - CyclingTips

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 […]

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Velo
First Ride: Orbea Orca Aero

Aug 2017

Orbea finds a winning combination of aerodynamics, handling, and all-around fun-factor with its Orca Aero.

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Bicycling
The Orbea Orca Aero: Faster and Stiffer Than Ever

Jul 2017 · Lydia Tanner

The new Orca Aero promises to be stiffer and more aerodynamic with updates to the frame, fork and cockpit

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Orbea Orca Aero carbon OMR disc, monocoque construction,tapered 1-1/8" - 1,5", BB 386mm, powermeter compatible, Thru Axle 12mm x 142mm rear, internal cable routing, EC/DC compatible, 27,2mm seat tube

BB Standard386EVO, 86mm, Press Fit

Fork

Orca Aero carbon OMR disc fork, full carbon steerer, tapered 1-1/8" - 1,5", carbon dropouts Thru axle 12mm x 100m

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

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 R7000 SS

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105 R7000

Crank

Shimano 105 R7000 34x50t Shimano 105 R7000 39x53t Rotor Aldhu 36x52t Rotor 2INpower DM 34x50t Rotor 2INpower DM 36x52t

Shifters

Shimano ST-7020

Cassette

Shimano 105 R7000 11-28t 11-Speed Shimano 105 R7000 11-30t 11-Speed Shimano 105 R7000 11-32 11-Speed (RD GS)

Chain

KMC X11-EL

Brakes

Shimano R7070 Hydraulic Disc

TypeShimano 105 Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

FULCRUM Racing 400 DB Fulcrum Racing Quattro Carbon DB

Tires

Vittoria Rubino Foldable 700x25 60TPI G+ Hutchinson Fusion 5 All Season TLR 700x25 Hutchinson Fusion 5 All Season TLR 700x28

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