Experts had a great experience ascending and descending aboard the Gold.
On the scales, it sits at a race-light 16.07lb.
Handling aboard the Gold was depicted as quick, aggressive and neutral.
One tester described the Shimano Ultegra R8000 groupset as nigh on faultless.
The extended range on the 11-30 cassette was appreciated.
The ‘Spread Tow Carbon’ frame remained stiff where it mattered.
In general, the Gold’s component spec was regarded as excellent.
Continental Grand Prix tires performed with aplomb.
An expert regarded the Deda Zero 1 bar highly, as it allowed for larger hands.
The Gold exhibited a noticeably high level of comfort on longer rides.
Owners were impressed with the Gold’s long-term resilience.
Extras included a carbon bottle cage, branded bottle and seatpost-clamp-light.
The Prologo Kappa saddle was comfortable and color-matched.
Unique to Orro, the Gold's seatpost clamp features an integrated rear light.
‘Fulcrum Racing 5’ disc wheels were light and well suited to skinny-tire applications.

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On the front disc brake, a small 140mm IceTech rotor heated quickly and increased noise.
One reviewer felt the ‘smoothed carbon’ look was old-school.

Bottom line

Orro uses a frame material known as ‘Spread Tow Carbon’, in which fibres are interwoven to give the Gold’s surface a signature ‘chequerboard’ appearance. This bike hasn’t been tested to aerodynamic perfection in a secretive defense-force facility usually reserved for sub-light-speed experimental craft. As a result, it looks less like a selection of knives and more like a traditional… bike. But don’t be fooled by the Gold’s looks or low price. The Shimano Ultegra R8000 mechanical groupset was compared, by experts, to much higher-level systems at astronomical prices. While comfortable enough for long-distance rides, expert testers felt that the Gold’s geometry leaned more toward ‘race’ than ‘endurance’. At an exceedingly reasonable price, the Gold offers you a rig that achieves the low weight and high speeds needed to compete with the best of them.

By Owen Jesse

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