2023 Orbea

GAIN M21e 1X 20mph

A carbon frame endurance e-bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$7,699
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetForce XPLR eTap, Force eTap
MotorMAHLE 55Nm hub-drive
BatteryMAHLE 353Wh
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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GAIN M21e 1X 20mph
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

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35 mph

GAIN M21e 1X 20mph

39 mph

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Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'7"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'2"

XL

6'0" – 6'4"

XXL

6'2" – 6'10"

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Reviews
Bikerumor
Orbea's Gain Carbon Road & Gravel Ebike Gains a Lightweight Mahle X20 Upgrade

Jan 2023

2023 Orbea Gain carbon ebikes get lighter, more powerful Mahle X20 upgrade, along with other refinements for better road & gravel riding...

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BikeRadar
Orbea Gain M10i first ride review

Jan 2023 · Warren Rossiter

Can the new Gain ebike live up to Orbea's 'pure road' claims?

Highs
  • Clever system

  • Lightweight

  • Impressive range

  • Superb braking

Lows
  • You probably don’t need the Dura-Ace Di2 version

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Cycling Tips
2023 Orbea Gain e-road bike first ride review - CyclingTips

Jan 2023 · Dave Everett

It's 2023, and Shoddy Dave's temporarily traded in his old road racing ways for Orbea's new e-road bike.

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Velo
2023 Orbea Gain e-road bike first ride review

Jan 2023 · Dave Everett

It's 2023, and Shoddy Dave's temporarily traded in his old road racing ways for Orbea's new e-road bike.

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Road Bike Action
ORBEA GAIN M20i E-ROAD BIKE TEST

May 2021 · RBA Staff

Orbea is staying true to their legacy of designing eye-catching bikes, and here they’ve created another work of art with the Gain M20i e-road bike. Orbea took many details into account when heading to the drawing board on the latest version of their e-road machine.

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Cyclist
Orbea Gain M20i e-bike review

Dec 2020 · Paul Norman

A great ride and visual control of the motor’s support level from the bars

Highs
  • Well specced

  • Head unit to control and monitor motor

Lows
  • Battery easy to deplete quickly

  • No mudguard mounts

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Presenting Orbea's new Gain with the ebikemotion X35+ motor – No pain, no gain?

Sep 2020 · Rudolf Fischer

Orbea choose the new MAHLE ebikemotion X35+ hub motor for their latest Gain model range, putting the pressure on in the E-road market.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Orbea Gain Carbon OMR monocoque structure, Integrated Seat clamp with STVZO light, ICR cable routing, Thru Axle 12x142mm rear, thread M12x2 P1, Flat Mount disc, 700x35 max tyre, BB386 EVO, Mahle X20 AMC plug.

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorsWhite Chic - Metallic Green Artichoke (Gloss); Tanzanite Carbon View (Matt) - Carbon Raw (Gloss); Customizable

Fork

Gain OMR carbon fork, 700x35 maximun tyre, flat mount disc mount, 12x100mm Thru Axle

Bottom Bracket

BB86/BB92, press-fit

Headset

FSA 1-1/2" Integrated Aluminium Cup

Stem

OC Road Performance RP10, -8º

Handlebar

OC Gravel GR30, Reach 80, Drop 125

Saddle

Fizik Aliante R5

Seatpost

OC Performance XP10 Carbon, 27.2mm, Setback 0

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Force XPLR eTAP AXS

Crank

SRAM Force 1 DM Dub 40t

Shifters

SRAM Force eTap AXS

Cassette

SRAM XG-1271 XPLR 10-44t 12-Speed

Chain

SRAM Force 12-Speed

Brakes

SRAM Force eTap AXS

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Alloy, Tubeless, 700c, 21c

Tires

Pirelli Cinturato™ Gravel H 700x35c TLR

Electric Components
Motor

Mahle motor hub X20, ALC

Battery

Mahle iX350 36V 353Wh

Remote

Mahle ONE Head Unit (BT/ANT+)

Display

Mahle Pulsar One monochrome ANT+ LEV

Charger

Mahle Active Charger up to 4A

Accessories
Lights

Rear position light, on saddle clamp, COB Led, On/Off, 12 Lumen. STVZO

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