Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $2,699$2,200
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    6.0
    4.9
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox SID SelectRockShox Judy
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    XT, SLXSLX, Deore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailRigid
    Front Travel
    100mm-
    Brand Site

    orbea.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Orbea ALMA M30 and Specialized Epic Hardtail are both 29″ carbon frame crosscountry bikes. The ALMA M30 has better components and a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    ALMA M30
    Epic Hardtail
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    28 mph

    ALMA M30

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Orbea Alma Carbon OMR, Boost 12x148, PF BB, Internal cable routing.

    ColorsSavage Green - Bright Red (Matte); Anthracite Glitter- Black (Gloss); Ice Green (Matte- Gloss)

    Specialized FACT 11m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing

    ColorsSavage Green - Bright Red (Matte); Anthracite Glitter- Black (Gloss); Ice Green (Matte- Gloss)

    Fork

    RockShox SID Select RL remote Q15X110 Boost DebonAir 100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Judy Gold, Motion Control damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel (XS - 80mm travel)

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 73mm, threaded

    Headset

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

    Stem

    OC1 31.8mm interface -7º

    Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

    Handlebar

    OC1 Flat 31.8mm 740mm

    Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Saddle

    Selle Royal Seta Sport

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Seatpost

    OC2 forge head 27.2 Offset 0

    Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT M8100 SGS Shadow Plus

    Shimano SLX M7100, SGS, 12-speed

    Crank

    Shimano MT611 32t

    Shimano MT511, 32T Chainring

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX M7100 I-Spec EV

    Shimano SLX, M7100, 12spd

    Cassette

    Shimano CS-M7100 10-51t 12-Speed

    Chain

    Shimano M6100

    Shimano Deore M6100, 12spd w/quick link

    Brakes

    Shimano M6100 Hydraulic Disc

    Front: Shimano M6100, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano M6100, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Orbea OC1 25c Tubeless Ready

    Alloy, Offset Design, Tubeless Ready, 25mm internal width, 28h

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Shimano MT400-B, Centerlock 28h, 15x110 Boost

    Rear Hub

    Shimano MT510-B, Centerlock 28h, 12x148 Boost, Microspline

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon 2.20" FB 60 TPI Dual

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