Orbea Orca
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16.80, 17 lb
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Orbea Orca. In summary, this is what cyclists think. Published Jan 12, 2020 by Owen Jesse.
13 reasons to buy
- At 17lbs and less, this Orca is more of a minnow than a whale.
- Everything is angled toward speed on this thoroughbred: It’s fast.
- An impressive climber. This fish swims upstream, with porpoise.
- Steep angles offer a sick compromise between aggressive speed and comfort.
- Considering its stiff, light race genesis, it’s supple on uneven roads.
- The Ultegra groupset’s drivetrain shifted efficiently...
- ...while brakes from the same set halted with precision and might.
- Wide, 35mm, OEM Vision Team rims were welcomed for being light and pliant.
- A sloping top-tube offers plenty of standover.
- Reviewers saw the Orca as a mid-priced bike with top-dollar perks.
- Uninterrupted internal-cabling paths were well devised.
- The tapered, 1⅛ to 1½ steerer is stiff and true.
- The Orca’s frame gives ample leeway to slam some 28c tires up in there.
2 reasons not to buy
- The Orca could do better if shod with fatter rubber than the spec 23mm Vittorias.
- Every Orca M20 comes with a compact crankset. One reviewer welcomed more choices.
Bottom line
The Orca is a race bike; stiff, light and fast. Comfort isn’t a priority, but is still more than amenable for a rig this fast. Two types of carbon furnish the Orca at two different price-points; OMR is found on higher-end and Team models, while OMP keeps prices down for budget-conscious buyers. With Orca’s ‘MyO’ option, buyers can change some kit and customize colors and design. Reviewers felt that the Orca M20’s Ultegra groupset represented an excellent balance between price and quality. Now that preceding years’ models are available at drastically-reduced prices, it would be hard to go wrong. Even with rim-brakes and non-aero styling, this is a world-class road racer built by an internationally acclaimed marque.Expert Reviews
87/100 based on 3 scored reviews (7 reviews in total)Orbea Orca M20 Pro MyO Review
Orbea Orca M20 Review
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Orbea Orca M20 2017 Review [Indonesian]
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