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2023 Orbea

LAUFEY 20 H30

A 20″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with modest components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

£769($1,016)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail
ForkSuntour XCM
Wheels20″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 9
GroupsetAltus
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Handling
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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)

17 mph

LAUFEY 20 H30

Highest gear

(descending)

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Reviews

Summary

The Orbea Laufey is a versatile trail hardtail with a focus on stable descending and solid climbing performance, though it's noted for being more of a grounded, stable ride than a playful one. Its aluminum frame and thoughtful design features like the Lockr downtube storage are highlights, but some reviews criticize its value for money and certain build components.

Pros
  • Versatile geometry for confident descending and solid climbing

  • Thoughtfully designed aluminum frame with useful Lockr downtube storage

  • Excellent tire clearance and stability at high speeds

Cons
  • Not the most playful or lively hardtail

  • Some builds are criticized for poor value for money

  • Certain components like tires and hubs receive negative feedback

Key Quotes
I think that’s the weirdest bike I’ve seen you riding… and you ride a lot of weird bikes.
BIKEPACKING.com
The Orbea Laufey H-LTD proved to be a solid all-rounder hardtail, but failed to truly capture the essence of fun for me.
Loam Wolf logoLoam Wolf
The Laufey is a great bike with an exceptional ride quality but at £2,700 it’s certainly pricey.
off.road.cc logooff.road.cc

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BIKEPACKING.com
Orbea Laufey Review: It’s All About the Process

Nov 2024 · By Logan Watts

After mulling over several reasons to review the latest Orbea Laufey, Logan got one in for a test. Read on for his full review here...

Highs
  • Versatile geometry that places a priority on confident, stable descending but still feels pretty good pedaling on long rides

  • Lower-end builds are relatively inexpensive

  • Thoughtfully designed aluminum frame dulls bigger impacts

  • Excellent tire clearance

  • Lockr downtube storage is a useful addition for bikepacking

Lows
  • Not the most lively or fast hardtail

  • Slow hub engagement

  • Heavy build and poor tire choice

  • No rack mounts might be a concern

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off.road.cc
Orbea Laufey H-LTD mountain bike review

Aug 2024

The Laufey H-LTD is the range-topping trail hardtail from the Spanish brand, Orbea. It's a fantastic hardtail that I’ve come to adore thanks to its wisely selected and somewhat unique geometry that results in a thrilling and confidence-inspiring ride. However, its price makes it a tough sell against steel and other alloy-framed rivals.

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Singletrack World
Orbea Laufey H-LTD review

May 2024 · Ben Haworth

It’s just as well the Orbea Laufey H-LTD handles so well because if we turn our attention to the build kit, it’s something of a harder sell.

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Loam Wolf
Review: Orbea Laufey H-LTD

Mar 2024 · Robert Johnston

The Orbea Laufey H-LTD proved to be a solid all-rounder hardtail, but has a slightly less playful demeanor than some. Check out our review.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Orbea Laufey 20 6061 Aluminum 2021, 135x9 QR, Post Mount Disc Mount, 31,6 Seat Post, Internal Cable Routing, Removable hanger

ColorsSpicy Lime - Corn Yellow (Gloss); Slate Blue (Matt) - Blue Stone (Gloss)

Fork

SR Suntour XCM HLO SL Air JR 80mm QR

Spring TypeAir

Headset

VP-Z104PD 1-1/8" Semi-Cartridge

Stem

Race Face Ride

Handlebar

Alloy, 31.8mm, Riser, 560mm

Saddle

Selle Royal Vivo Junior

Seatpost

Alloy 31.6x250mm Offset 0

TypeRigid

Pedals

VP-229 Black with reflectors

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Altus M2000 SGS Shadow

Crank

Extra light 32t, 127mm, w/Chainguard

Shifters

Shimano SL-M2010

Cassette

Sun Race CSM989 11-36t 9-Speed

Chain

KMC X9

Chain Guide

Orbea Junior Chainguide

Brakes

Clarks M2 Hydraulic Disc w/Kids Lever

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Mach1 Klixx 23c Tubeless Ready

Tires

Schwalbe Rocket Ron Perf Foldable, 20x2.25

Accessories
Fenders

Orbea Custom fork

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