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ORCA OMR
A carbon frame race frameset.
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 and comfort, with a focus on performance that shines on ascents and descents alike. While it excels in specific racing conditions, it may not be the most versatile option for all terrains.
Lightweight and stiff frame
Excellent climbing efficiency
Predictable and fast handling
Customizable options and sizes
High-quality components and materials
Less efficient on flat terrains
Not the most versatile for all conditions
Some aero-optimizations are more aesthetic 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 Orca is a reminder that there are still gains to be found by not mindlessly copying everyone else.
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
| Frame | Orbea Orca carbon OMR 2026, 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: Iris White (Gloss) - Lilac (Matt); Escape Green - Carbon View Matt; Cobalt Blue - Carbon Raw (Matt); Diamond Carbon View (Matt) - Titan Grey (Gloss); Customizable |
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| 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 RP10, -8º |
First added June 18
Last updated May 3