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ORCA M40
A carbon frame race bike with mid-range components and shimano tiagra hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$2,399| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Tiagra |
| Brakes | Shimano Tiagra Hydraulic Disc |
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 has undergone significant aerodynamic improvements, including reshaped profiles and a redesigned front end. It offers a smooth ride quality and confident handling, though it is noted to be heavier than some competitors. The bike's customization options and excellent specification are frequently praised, while wrist clearance on the drops and its weight are mentioned as areas for improvement.
Dramatically reshaped profiles for improved aerodynamics
Redesigned front end with internally routed cables
Smooth ride quality and confident handling
Excellent specification and customization options
Heavier than the competition
Wrist clearance on the drops could be improved
It’s been three years since we saw Orbea add disc brakes to their aero road bike, and now it looks like a complete overhaul is coming soon, with dramatically reshaped profiles…
BikerumorThe latest Orca Aero feels every bit as fast as the currently available.
BikeRadarThe new Dura-Ace groupset functions flawlessly, and the front shifting is phenomenal.
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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?
Beautiful paintwork
Typical Orbea build quality
Incredible straight-line speed
One of the best in-class ride qualities
Sharp, reactive handling
Good price point
Anonymous branding won't appeal to all
Heavy
Nov 2021 · Simon von Bromley
The Orbea Orca Aero is no flyweight, but it nevertheless delivers superbike speed with none of the usual ergonomic sacrifices.
Feels fast
Adjustable
Excellent specification
Confident handling
Smooth ride quality
Customisation options
Heavier than the competition
Wrist clearance on the drops could be improved
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.
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...
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
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
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 […]
| 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 Standard: 386EVO, 86mm, Press Fit Colors: Raw 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 Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra 4700 GS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra 4700 |
| Crank | Shimano Tiagra 4700 34x50t |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra ST-4770 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra HG-500 11-34t 10-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Shimano Tiagra 4770 Hydraulic Disc Type: Shimano Tiagra Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Orbea wheel: Ready 19 with 12mm E-Thru hubset Shimano RS470 28H |
|---|---|
| Tires | Vittoria Zafiro V Rigid bead 700x28c |
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Last updated April 27
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