Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $2,499
    ($1,208)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    4.8
    4.5
    CarbonAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Judy Silver TKX-Fusion RC32
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SLX, DeoreXT, Deore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    orbea.com

    ghost-bikes.com

    Summary
    The Orbea ALMA M50 and Ghost NIRVANA Tour Essential are both hardtail crosscountry bikes. The ALMA M50 has a carbon frame and 29″ aluminum wheels, while the NIRVANA Tour Essential has an aluminum frame, 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum wheels, better components, and a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2022 ALMA M50
    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

    2022 ALMA M50

    28 mph

    2021 NIRVANA Tour Essential

    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.

    ColorsGreen Savage-Bright Red (Matt); Glitter Anthracite-Black (Gloss); Ice Green (Matt-Gloss)

    Nirvana AL

    ColorsGreen Savage-Bright Red (Matt); Glitter Anthracite-Black (Gloss); Ice Green (Matt-Gloss)

    Fork

    RockShox Judy Silver TK Remote Solo Air 100 QR15x110 Boost

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    X-Fusion RC32 100 mm (XS) 120 mm (S - XL)

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Headset

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

    Stem

    OC1 31.8mm interface -7º

    Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm

    Handlebar

    OC1 Flat 31.8mm 740mm

    Ground Fiftyone Dia. 31.8 mm 0/680 mm (XS) 0/700 mm (S) 20/720 mm (M) 27/740 mm (L) 40/760 mm (XL)

    Saddle

    Selle Italia Model X FecAlloy Rail 145x248mm

    Selle Italia Adjustable

    Seatpost

    OC2 forge head 27.2 Offset 0

    GHOST SP FG101 34.9 mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX M7100 SGS Shadow Plus

    Shimano XT RD-M8100 12-S

    Crank

    Shimano MT511 32t

    Shimano FC-MT511 32T

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore M6100

    Cassette

    Shimano CS-M6100 10-51t 12-Speed

    Shimano Deore CS-M6100 10-51T

    Chain

    Shimano M6100

    Brakes

    Shimano MT201 Hydraulic Disc

    Shimano BR-MT200 180 mm Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Orbea OC1 25c Tubeless Ready

    Rodi Tryp 584x25 (XS-S) 622x25 (M-XL) 32H

    Front Hub

    Shimano HB-MT400-B 15x110 mm

    Rear Hub

    Shimano FH-MT410-B 12x148 mm

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon 2.20" FB 60 TPI Dual

    WTB Ranger 27.5x2.3 (XS-S) 29x2.3 (M-XL)

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