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ORCA M12-PRO
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and campagnolo record rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$4,899| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 |
| Groupset | Record |
| Brakes | Campagnolo Record 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"
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 2019 · Benedict Pfender
First ride review of the Orbea Orca OMX M10iLTD-D – pricing, weights, models, large tire clearances and MyO customisation programme.
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
None
Mar 2018 · James Huang
Orbea has always proudly touted its Basque heritage, and its latest Orca road racer is a strong testament to the brand’s lengthy experience in the category. 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 […]
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.
Sep 2017 · Elspeth Huyett
The latest version of Orbea’s flagship road bike is fast, comfortable, and customizable
| Frame | Orbea Orca carbon OMP, monocoque, tapered 1-1/8" - 1,5", PF 86mm, powermeter compatible, internal cable routing, EC/DC compatible, 130mm rear spacing, 27,2mm seat tube. BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Orca OMP carbon fork, full carbon steerer, tapered 1-1/8" - 1,5", carbon dropouts. |
| Bottom Bracket | BB86/BB92, press-fit |
| Headset | FSA 1-1/8 - 1-1/2" Integrated Carbon Cup ACB Bearings |
| Stem | FSA Energy FSA OS-99 CSI |
| Handlebar | FSA Energy Compact FSA K-Force Compact Vision Metron 4D Compact |
| Saddle | Hard Black Scratch-2 Tirox size 143 mm Prologo Dimension T4,0 Black Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbonio Black |
| Seatpost | FSA SL-K SB20 27.2x350mm Di2 compatible FSA S-LK Offset SB0 27,2x350/400mm FSA K-Force Offset SB0 27,2x350/400mm FSA K-Force Offset SB25 27,2x350/400mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Campagnolo Record 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Campagnolo Record |
| Crank | Campagnolo Record 34x50t 12-Speed Rotor Aldhu 36x52t Rotor 2INpower DM 34x50t Rotor 2INpower DM 36x52t |
| Shifters | Campagnolo Record |
| Cassette | Campagnolo Super Record 11-29 12-Speed Campagnolo Super Record 11-32t 12-Speed |
| Chain | Campagnolo Super Record-12 |
| Brakes | Campagnolo Record Type: Campagnolo Record Rim |
| Rims | FULCRUM Racing 400 Fulcrum Racing Quattro Carbon |
|---|---|
| Tires | Vittoria Rubino Pro 700x25 120TPI G+ |
First added October 27
Last updated October 27
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