Orro Gold STC
87/100
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Summary of Reviews
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15 reasons to buy
- 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.
2 reasons not to buy
- 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.Expert Reviews
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