2020 Orbea

CARPE 40

A 700c aluminum frame commuter bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkSteel
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 7
GroupsetTourney, Shimano
BrakesMechanical Disc
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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)

30 mph

CARPE 40

31 mph

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Sizing
XS

4'11" – 5'4"

SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

Rider Fit Notes
  • 6'3", size XL, Just right
Reviews
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Orbea Carpe 40 review

Jan 2021 · Warren Rossiter

Fixed-gear-inspired, stripped-down speedster

Highs
  • Fun handling

  • High comfort from great contact points

Lows
  • Flex in the crank arms

  • Sluggish tyres

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Specs
Build
Frame

Orbea Urban Speed, Aluminium 6000, Orbea Tube Shaping, Flat Mount Disc Brake, 135x9 QR, Carrier and Mudguard compatible, max 700x40C, Inner Cable routing,

Tire Clearance40c

ColorsWhite (Gloss) / Bright Red (Mate); Met. Navy Blue (Matte) / Purple (Gloss); Bright Red-Black (Matte-Gloss); Black (Matte-Gloss)

Fork

Speed 400mm Steel Post mount

Headset

1-1/8" Semi-Integrated

Stem

Alloy 31.8 A:6º

Handlebar

Alloy 31.8mm Riser 640mm

Saddle

Velo 1221

Seatpost

Alloy 27.2 Offset 0

TypeRigid

Pedals

VP-538 Black

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano TY-300

Crank

Orbea Alloy 42t

Shifters

Shimano SL-M315

Cassette

Shimano HG200 12-32t 7-Speed

Chain

KMC Z7 GYBR

Brakes

Shimano TX805 Mechanical Disc

TypeMechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Orbea Trekking Alloy 4-finger

Wheels
Rims

Orbea Airline Corsa Disc 700X19c

Tires

Kenda K1067 700x38C Reflective type+puncture protection

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