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ORCA M35i
A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$4,599| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | 105 Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Orbea Orca is celebrated for its lightweight design, aerodynamic efficiency, and exceptional climbing prowess, making it a standout in the race category. It offers a blend of stiffness, comfort, and handling that appeals to competitive riders seeking performance without compromise. While it excels in uphill speed and agility, it may not be the most versatile option for all terrains.
Lightweight and stiff frame
Excellent climbing efficiency
Superior handling and agility
Customizable options and sleek design
Comfortable for a race bike
Less efficient on flat terrains
Not the most versatile for all conditions
Some aero optimizations seen as stylistic rather than functional
It’s not a do-it-all machine. It’s a do-one-thing-really-well machine—and that thing is going uphill fast.
BikerumorThe latest Orca majors in a kind of ineffable loveliness that’s hard to quantify but instantly recognisable when you find it.
CyclistThe Orca brings a breath of fresh air to the somewhat standardised world of road bikes, delivering pure riding fun.
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Jun 2025 · Jordan Villella
The latest Orca comes stacked with a sleek new cockpit, a set of high-tech OQUO hoops, and paint that hits harder than a mid-season ramp test
Jan 2025 · Alvin Holbrook
Calling the Orbea Orca OMX simply a climbing bike would do it a disservice, and that's before talking about its value for money.
Nov 2024 · Stu Kerton
High-performance race bike oozing responsiveness and stiffness and an easy-to-ride nature
Huge amounts of stiffness where required
Responsive
Decent comfort for a stiff bike
Not the lightest at this price point
May 2024 · Joseph Delves
I can't help but associate Orbea with the Euskaltel–Euskadi team and the band of climbers it sponsored. As a kid
Minimalist weight
Surprising speed
Ineffable loveliness
Less efficient on the flat
Not the absolute lightest
Jul 2023 · Ashley Quinlan
A first taste of the new Orca OMX and Orca OMR lightweight road bikes
Light
Stiff
Efficient-feeling
Fairly customisable
OMX handling on the sharp side
Jul 2023 · Calvin Zajac
The Orbea Orca 2024 promises a lightweight, pure riding experience. But can the lightweight climbing bike hold its own in the age of all-round aero bikes?
Well thought-out climbing concept
Playful riding characteristics, especially fun on fast descents
The OMX and OMR versions offer two bikes in one
Great value for money
Aero-optimisations are more style than substance
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
| Frame | Orbea Orca carbon OMR 2024, monocoque construction, HS 1,5", BB 386mm, powermeter compatible, Rear Thru Axle 12x142mm, thread M12x2 P1, internal cable routing. BB Standard: 386EVO, 86mm, Press Fit Colors: Wine Red - Titanium (Gloss); Ivory White-Burgundy (Gloss)-Vulcano (Matt); Vulcano-Black(matt) Black(gloss); Slate Blue-Halo Silver (Matt); Customizable |
|---|---|
| Fork | Orbea Orca OMR ICR 2024, full carbon, 1-1/8" - 1,5" tappered head tube compatible, Thru axle 12x100mm, thread M12x2 P1. |
| Bottom Bracket | 386EVO, 86mm, press-fit |
| Stem | OC Road Performance RP22, -5º |
| Handlebar | OC Road Performance RP31-R, Rise 15, Reach 70, Drop 125 |
| Saddle | Fizik Aliante R5 |
| Seatpost | SP 0.2 Carbon, 27.2mm, Setback 20 Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 |
| Crank | Shimano 105 R7100 34x50t |
| Shifters | Shimano Di2 R7170 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7100 11-34t 12-Speed |
| Chain | Shimano M6100 |
| Brakes | Shimano R7170 Hydraulic Disc Type: Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Oquo Road Performance RP35TEAM |
|---|---|
| Tires | Vittoria Corsa N.Ext G2.0 Foldable 700x28c |
First added April 9
Last updated December 16
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