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2023 Orbea

LAUFEY 27 H20

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

£1,099($1,452)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 120mm
ForkSuntour XCR Air
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 9
GroupsetCUES
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
nimblestable
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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)

24 mph

LAUFEY 27 H20

26 mph

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(descending)

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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.
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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 27,5 6061 Aluminum Triple Butted 2021, Tapered head tube, Thru axle 12x148mm Boost, Post Mount Disc Mount, 31,6 Seat Post, Internal Cable Routing, Removable hanger, ISCG 05.

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

Fork

SR Suntour XCR32 LO R Air 120mm Q15x110 Boost

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Headset

FSA 1-1/8 - 1-1/2" Integrated

Stem

Race Face Ride

Handlebar

Alloy, 31.8mm, Flat, 720mm

Saddle

Selle Royal Vivo Sport Men 145 x 269mm

Seatpost

OC Mountain Control MC21, 31.6mm, Dropper

TypeDropper

Pedals

VP-229 Black with reflectors

Grips

OC Lock On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Cues U4000 GS Shadow

Crank

Forged alloy, 32t, Boost

Shifters

Shimano Cues SL-U4000

Cassette

Shimano CS-LG300 11-46t 9-Speed

Chain

KMC eGlide

Chain Guide

Orbea Junior Chainguide

Brakes

Clarks M2 Hydraulic Disc w/Kids Lever

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Mach1 Klixx 23c Tubeless Ready

Tires

Schwalbe Nobby Nic Perf, 27.5x2.35 TwinSkin TLR

Accessories
Fenders

Orbea Custom fork

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