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ORCA M40
A carbon frame race bike with mid-range components and shimano tiagra rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$1,899| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Tiagra |
| Brakes | Shimano Tiagra 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 versatile race bike that excels in speed, handling, and comfort, making it suitable for both competitive racing and long-distance rides. It features a lightweight, stiff frame with aerodynamic optimizations, and offers customization through the MyO program. While it performs exceptionally in various conditions, some riders may find its ride quality stiff or its design less distinctive compared to previous models.
Lightweight and stiff frame for quick acceleration
Excellent handling and stability at high speeds
Customization options via MyO program
Comfortable for long rides with clearance for wider tires
Aerodynamic efficiencies reduce drag
Ride quality can be stiff, affecting comfort over long distances
Design may lack distinctiveness compared to earlier models
Higher-end models can be expensive
The Orbea Orca has helped me get my mojo back.Bicycling
Orbea has always wanted to play with the big boys in terms of performance numbers, and that goal has clearly now been met.
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.
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May 2020 · Dan Cavallari
Orbea's Orca combines aero touches with a lithe ride to create a racing multitasker for sprint duties, breakaways, and climbing sufferfests.
Dec 2019 · Peter Stuart
Orbea's latest Orca is a versatile race bike that does pretty much everything very well, without costing the earth
Fast
Light
Great versatility
Sharp
Predictable handling
Good value
Stiff competition from the likes of Specialized Tarmac and Cannondale SuperSix
Oct 2019 · Benedict Pfender
First ride review of the Orbea Orca OMX M10iLTD-D – pricing, weights, models, large tire clearances and MyO customisation programme.
Sep 2019 · Warren Rossiter
An everyday superbike? The new OMX looks to combine the aero advantages of the Aero with the lightness of the OMR
Wonderfully accomplished all-round ride, great smart design features with it
A bike this good doesn’t come cheap
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 · 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.
| Frame | Orbea Orca carbon OME, monocoque,tapered 1-1/8" - 1,5", PF 86mm, powermeter compatible, brake internal cable routing, EC/DC compatible, 130mm rear spacing, 27,2mm seat tube. BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Orca OME 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 Aluminium Cup ACB Bearings |
| Stem | Orbea OC-II |
| Handlebar | Orbea OC-II |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Seta RS |
| Seatpost | Orbea OC-I 27.2x350mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra 4700 GS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra 4700 |
| Crank | Shimano Tiagra 4700 34x50t |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra 4700 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra HG-500 11-32t 10-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Shimano Tiagra 4700 Type: Shimano Tiagra Rim |
| Rims | Shimano RS100 Clincher |
|---|---|
| Tires | Vittoria Zafiro IV 700x25 |
First added September 17
Last updated September 17
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