2021 Orbea

ORCA M20

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.

MSRP$3,099
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra, Shimano
BrakesHydraulic 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)

39 mph

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40 mph

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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"

Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'10", size 53cm, Just right
Reviews
Cycling News
Orbea Orca Aero M120iLTD road bike review

Apr 2022 · Aaron Borrill

With a design blueprint inspired by its Ordu time trial bike, the Orbea Orca Aero is one seriously fast machine, but does that come at a cost?

Highs
  • Beautiful paintwork

  • Typical Orbea build quality

  • Incredible straight-line speed

  • One of the best in-class ride qualities

  • Sharp, reactive handling

  • Good price point

Lows
  • Anonymous branding won't appeal to all

  • Heavy

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Velo
Orbea Orca Aero drops drag

Oct 2021 · Greg Kaplan

Orbea claims the new Orca bike will save you 15 watts at 40kph, and if you can manage 50kph, you'll save an additional 13 watts on the new aero road bike.

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Bikerumor
Sneak Peek: Prototype Orbea Orca Aero raced by Euskaltel Euskadi at La Vuelta España?

Aug 2021

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...

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Cyclist
Orbea Orca OMX review

May 2020 · Sam Challis

In the latest Orca, Orbea has found the necessary sweet spot for any all-rounder

Highs
  • Neat integration

  • Handling

  • Well-rounded race bike

Lows
  • A little heavy

  • Orca range is cluttered

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Gran Fondo Magazine
First Ride Review: Orbea Orca OMX

Oct 2019 · Benedict Pfender

First ride review of the Orbea Orca OMX M10iLTD-D – pricing, weights, models, large tire clearances and MyO customisation programme.

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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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Cycling Tips
Orbea Orca review: Basque in name, but German in soul - CyclingTips

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 […]

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Specs
Build
Frame

Orbea Orca carbon OMR Disc, monocoque construction, HS 1,5", BB 386mm, powermeter compatible, Rear Thru Axle 12x142mm, thread M12x2 P1, Speed release compatible dropout, Internal Cable Routing, EC/DC compatible

BB Standard386EVO, 86mm, Press Fit

ColorsRaw Carbon- Titanium (Gloss); Metallic Electric Orange (Gloss)- Black (Matte); White- Iris (Gloss)

Fork

Orbea carbon fork 2021, aluminum steerer, 1-1/8" head tube

Bottom Bracket

386EVO, 86mm, press-fit

Headset

Acros Alloy 1-1/2" Internal Cable Routing

Stem

OC1 31.8mm interface -6º

Handlebar

OC1 Road, riser 15mm, reach 70mm, drop 125mm

Saddle

Selle Royal Seta RS

Seatpost

OC2 Carbon 27.2 Offset 20

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8000 GS

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Crank

Shimano Ultegra R8000 34x50t

Shifters

Shimano ST-8020

Cassette

Shimano 105 R7000 11-30t 11-Speed

Chain

KMC X11-EL

Brakes

Shimano R8070 Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Orbea wheel: Ready 19 with 12mm E-Thru hubset Shimano RS470 28H

Tires

Vittoria Zafiro V Rigid bead 700x28c

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