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ORCA OMR
A carbon frame race frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$2,499| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
Summary
The Orbea Orca is celebrated for its well-rounded performance as a race bike, featuring neat integration, sharp handling, and effective aerodynamics. While it offers a beautifully matured design and smart solutions like integrated cables and aero tube shapes, it is noted to be a little heavy and not as light as some competitors. The bike excels in ride quality and efficiency, with a solid spine that ensures no effort is wasted, especially on climbs.
Neat integration
Sharp handling
Effective aerodynamics
Well-rounded race bike
Beautifully matured design
A little heavy
Not as light as some competitors
Orca range is cluttered
The OMX is a refined rosé, blending the best qualities of both.
CyclistThe bike’s solid spine made it feel like I wasn’t wasting any effort when testing the bike up short, sharp inclines.
CyclistPacks in performance and value in equal measure
BikeRadarIt’s more comfortable than I’d have predicted
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Aug 2021 · Cory Benson
Euskaltel Euskadi seem to be racing a secret prototype Orbea Orca Aero at La Vuelta España. What do we know about the new aero road bike...
Mar 2021 · Simon Bromley
The frameset and components are great performers that look fantastic, and the customisation options mean it can be specced to meet your precise needs. The Orca OMR is somewhat torn between being a racer or an endurance road bike, though, and the addition of a Di2 groupset means significant spec compromises on the wheels and tyres at this price point
Comfortable ride quality with confident handling
High quality finishing kit
35mm tyre clearance
Customisation options
Lacklustre wheels and tyres
Not particularly lightweight
No mudguard mounts
May 2020 · Sam Challis
In the latest Orca, Orbea has found the necessary sweet spot for any all-rounder
Neat integration
Handling
Well-rounded race bike
A little heavy
Orca range is cluttered
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.
Oct 2019 · Benedict Pfender
First ride review of the Orbea Orca OMX M10iLTD-D – pricing, weights, models, large tire clearances and MyO customisation programme.
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
| Frame | Orbea Orca OMR carbon 2020, monocoque construction,tapered 1-1/8" - 1,5", BB 386mm, powermeter compatible, internal cable routing, EC/DC compatible, 27,2mm seat tube. BB Standard: 386EVO, 86mm, Press Fit Colors: Black (Matte-Gloss); Blue Bondi (Gloss); Met. Navy Blue - Bright Red (Matte) |
|---|---|
| Fork | Orbea Orca OMR carbon fork 2020, 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 | OC2 Road -8º |
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Last updated January 13
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