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GAIN M31e 1X
A carbon frame endurance e-bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
£6,299($8,452)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Rival XPLR AXS, Rival AXS |
| Motor | MAHLE 55Nm hub-drive |
| Battery | MAHLE 353Wh |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
5'1" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
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6'2" – 6'10"
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Summary
The Orbea Gain is a lightweight endurance e-road bike featuring the Mahle X20 hub drive motor for smooth, natural power delivery that enhances rather than dominates the riding experience. Its geometry is optimized for balanced handling and comfort, with clearance for wider tires and integrated lights for practicality. Reviews highlight its ability to provide substantial assistance while maintaining a natural ride feel, making it ideal for extended rides and varied terrain.
Lightweight Mahle X20 hub drive motor for stealthy power boost
Natural and smooth power delivery with gradual assistance
Optimized geometry for balanced handling and comfort
Integrated front and rear lights for safety
Customizable options through Orbea's MyO program
Heavier than some high-end e-road bikes
Limited tire clearance to 35mm despite claims of up to 40mm
Firmer rear feel due to hub motor weight
Higher-end builds can be expensive
Orbea gives their versatile Gain road & gravel ebike a lighter and stealthy power boost with an upgrade to the Mahle X20 – the 'lightest e-bike drive system on the market'
BikerumorThe Gain’s ride feel outclasses every e-road bike I’ve tested in the past
BikeRadarIt’s intended to allow you to get out and still have a decent intensity cardio workout, but without going into the red – more like you’re just having a really good day on the bike, as opposed to feeling superhuman.
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Aug 2023 · Warren Rossiter
Superb ride feel and handling makes the Gain one of the best electric road bikes to date
Clever system
Light weight
Impressive range
Superbike build
Dura-Ace Di2 build might be overkill
Jan 2023 · Cory Benson
2023 Orbea Gain carbon ebikes get lighter, more powerful Mahle X20 upgrade, along with other refinements for better road & gravel riding...
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.
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.
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.
Apr 2021 · By
Orbea send the Gain M20i into the race and, with some additional power from Ebikemotion, want to snag the win. Can an E-road bike be the best road bike of the 2021 season? And how does it perform in comparison to the other two ebikes and 12 purely muscle-powered contenders? Find out all the answers here.
High stability
Intuitive and good-natured handling
Light integration
MyO customisation
Comfort imbalance between front and rear
Sometimes unnatural power output of motor due to its lack of a torque sensor
Dec 2020 · Paul Norman
A great ride and visual control of the motor’s support level from the bars
Well specced
Head unit to control and monitor motor
Battery easy to deplete quickly
No mudguard mounts
| 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 Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: White Chic - Metallic Green Artichoke (Gloss); Tanzanite Carbon View (Matt) - Carbon Raw (Gloss); Infinity Green Carbon View (Matt) |
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| Fork | Gain OMR carbon fork, 700x35 maximun tyre, Flat Mount disc, Thru Axle 12x100mm, thread M12x2 P1 |
| Bottom Bracket | BB86/BB92, press-fit |
| Headset | FSA 1-1/2" Integrated Aluminium Cup |
| Stem | OC Road Performance RP10, -8º |
| Handlebar | OC Gravel GR31, Reach 70, Drop 110 |
| Saddle | Fizik Aliante R5 |
| Seatpost | OC Performance XP10 Carbon, 27.2mm, Setback 0 Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR eTAP AXS |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Rival 1 Dub Wide 40t |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1251 XPLR 10-44t 12-Speed |
| Chain | SRAM Rival 12-Speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival eTap AXS Type: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Alloy, Tubeless, 700c, 21c |
|---|---|
| Tires | Pirelli Cinturato™ Gravel H 700x35c TLR |
| Motor | Mahle motor hub X20, ALC |
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| 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 |
| Lights | Rear position light, on saddle clamp, COB Led, On/Off, 12 Lumen. STVZO |
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First added January 23
Last updated May 6
Not listed for 767 days