Orbea Terra Race

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Orbea Terra Race
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Facts

Gender
Men, Women
Type
Gravel - Adventure, Non-Electric
Release Year
2025
Brand
Orbea
Wheel Size
700c
Number of Gears
13 (1x13), 24 (2x12)
Gearing Type
External Derailleur
Weight
16.75, 17.42, 17.85 lb
Suspension
None
Brake Type
Disc: Hydraulic
Frame Material
Carbon Fiber

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Orbea Terra Race. In summary, this is what cyclists think. Published Oct 16, 2025 by Reda Ashour.

10 reasons to buy

  • Orbea's Terra Race comes in five builds. All have the same OMX carbon layup and in-house carbon wheels.
  • Testers relish the lightweight, stiff, and aero-optimized Terra Race's "unapologetic" speed and efficiency.
  • Experts find the handling incredibly responsive yet composed and stable at high speeds.
  • Testers are shocked by how comfortable the ride is for a gravel race bike.
  • The OQUO RP50 LTD carbon wheels are praised for their stiffness, and for handling crosswinds effectively for a deep rim.
  • Experts find the agile Terra Race springs out of corners, thanks to its compact design and shorter chainstays.
  • Testers like the Vittoria Terreno T30 40mm tires for their speed across dry, smooth gravel.
  • The efficient and “feathery” lightweight Terra Race climbs steep ascents with ease.
  • The frame has two bottle cage mounts, a top tube bag mount, UDH compatibility, and accepts 1x or 2x drivetrains.
  • Orbea provides a lifetime warranty on all frames and rigid forks for the original registered owner.

5 reasons not to buy

  • Reviewers agree the Terra Race isn’t suitable for gnarly gravel.
  • Experts call the 45mm tire clearance outdated, but some fit slightly wider tires.
  • In testing, the Vittoria Terreno T30 tires reach their limits on wet terrain or chunky gravel.
  • The one-piece integrated cockpit (all builds but M20LTD) makes future upgrades or adjustments expensive.
  • On all XS frames, the maximum tire clearance is just 40mm.

Bottom line

The Terra Race is Orbea's first gravel race bike. An aggressive riding position, 40mm stock tires, and a stiff frame make this bike ideal for fast riding. The Terra Race's confident yet precise handling earns praise. Reviewers find it easy to maintain speed, especially on climbs where the low weight and efficiency shine. Experts emphasize the bike's lack of versatility, as it's clearly designed for racers. That said, casual riders who want a fast ride for light gravel and pavement may find value, especially in the cheaper builds.

Expert Reviews

84/100 based on 3 scored reviews (12 reviews in total)
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Velo
Level 5 expert

First Ride: The Orbea Terra Race Is an Aero Road Bike in Gravel Disguise

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If you can’t tell, I thoroughly enjoyed riding the Orbea Terra Race… It has the springiness, responsiveness, and light weight of the Orca road bike, but it’s all tuned for taking on rougher stuff without beating you up.

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Gran Fondo
Level 5 expert

The 2026 Orbea Terra Race Gravel Bike on Test – Road to Rainbow Jersey

Level 5 expert

We can’t recommend the 2026 Orbea Terra Race for everyone; it’s simply not versatile enough. That said, its explosive acceleration, unwavering stability at speed and aggressive looks… will definitely tempt even us mere mortals to hit the order button.

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BikeRumor
Level 5 expert

Orbea Terra Race Review: It Has Race in the Name for a Reason

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The new Terra Race is an unapologetic speed machine… Assuming you don’t feel the need to run tires wider than 45mm or expect it to be some sort of versatile, adventure bike, this bike is fast, and fast is fun.

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Cyclingnews
Level 5 expert

Orbea Terra Race Gravel Bike First Ride Review: Orbea Unveils a New Evolution of Its Terra Gravel Bike

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… the Terra Race has been specifically designed for going fast, and the more aggressive and spritely nature is going to greatly appeal to racers and sporty weekend warriors, like myself, who prefer their gravel rides to be fast.

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Cyclist
Level 5 expert

Orbea Terra Race M11ELTD 1X Review: First Ride on Orbea’s New Gravel Race Bike

Level 5 expert

Kudos to Orbea for designing a new bike that not only feels rapid, but didn’t wreck my lower back over a couple of hours of bumpy gravel in the process.

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brujulabike
Level 5 expert

This Bike Blurs the Boundaries Between Gravel and Road: We Tested the Orbea Terra Race

Level 5 expert

If the goal is to ride fast and seek that sporty point that the road can offer in a gravel bike, then the Orbea Terra Race is definitely the ideal bike.

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Mundo Deportivo
Level 1 expert

Test: Orbea Terra Race, a Fast Gravel Bike With Everything You Need to Compete. [Spanish]

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In short, the new Orbea Terra Race joins the emerging competition gravel segment with a proposition that moves away from the versatility associated with the Terra brand and fully focuses on speed, lightness, and integration.

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Rennrad News
Level 5 expert

Orbea Terra Race – First Test [German]

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The Orbea Terra Race is exactly what it promises: a dedicated gravel race bike. It fulfills the basic requirement of a proper riding position, combines speed with comfort, [and] delivers confident handling without sacrificing playfulness…

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Maillot
Level 1 expert

We Tested the New Orbea Terra Race, the Brand’s First Fast Gravel Bike! [Spanish]

Level 1 expert

Ultimately, I think the new Orbea Terra Race will more than meet the expectations of all those who wear a skinsuit and aero helmet on each and every gravel ride, or who participate in the increasingly crowded races…

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ESMTB.com
Level 5 expert

Orbea Terra Race, Everything You’re Looking for in a Gravel Racing Bike? [Spanish]

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Rough terrain and very slow sections are the scenarios that least suit its character. With all this, it is clear that Orbea has hit the nail on the head with the concept of its Terra Race, whose name is already revealing.

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bikeshow.cc
Level 1 expert

Orbea Terra Race – Why Is It One of the Best Gravel Bikes I’ve Ridden This Year? [Polish]

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More objectively, I like Orbea’s approach to geometry on this bike, which means I think it’s one of the better-balanced gravel race bikes in terms of the stiffness-to-comfort, dynamics-to-stability ratio.

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Vojo Magazine
Level 3 expert

New Product Test | Orbea Terra Race & Terra 2025: Gravel at the Crossroads of Worlds [French]

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On the Terra Race side, we like the speed it delivers, the bike’s responsiveness when picking up speed, and its lightness.

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