Orbea Gain Carbon

14 reasons to buy

• The Gain Carbon is available in six builds, four with 30mm tires and 2x drivetrains, and two with 1x drivetrains, 35mm gravel tires, and gravel bars.

• Power delivery for MAHLE's X20 motor has been custom-tuned for the Gain Carbon. Two experts say the pedal-assist tuning outclasses most or all of the e-road bikes they’ve tested.

• Multiple testers praise the seamless way power tapers off when reaching the max assisted speed. Two say they regularly fail to notice the motor has stopped providing power. 

• The Gain's handling impresses all testers. A reviewer of the gravel-focused Gain M21e 1x relishes the combination of forgiving handling on rough gravel roads and speed on flat commutes.

• Testers say the “balanced” geometry delivers relatively quick steering at slow speeds and confidence-inspiring stability at higher speeds. 

• The motor and battery don’t upset the handling, which remains sharp on technical descents, according to experts.

• Reviewers and owners agree the range from the 353Wh battery is excellent.

• All builds come with a 4A fast charger that returns a three-hour charge time. 

• The Pirelli P ZERO Race 30mm tires (M builds) provide plenty of grip and compliance in testing on pavement in varied conditions.

• A tester says the OC Road Performance carbon bars (M10i, M20i) help reduce road vibrations.

• The Gain has hidden fender and rack mounts and frame-integrated always-on lights. The headlight doubles as a computer mount.

• Reviewers praise the clean aesthetic, stealthy look, and “superb” paint finish. 

• MAHLE’s moveable Dual eShifters (all builds except M30) allow riders to adjust the assistance level without taking a hand off the bars. 

• The cables are externally routed at the bars and stem, simplifying swaps and maintenance.