Orbea Carpe 20 (2023)

Orbea Carpe 20 - Budget-friendly city runabout with pizzazz

The Carpe 20 is eye-catching, that much is clear at first glance: turquoise frame with black fork, garnished with sporty wheels. So far, so striking. But the real eye-catchers are the differently coloured high-profile rims on the front and rear wheels: black and magenta. But the Carpe 20 is more than just a visual temptation: typically Orbea, the basis is a lightweight aluminium frame, equipped with all mounting points for any later upgrades as desired. Everything is possible, from mudguards and luggage racks to complete StVZO-compliant road equipment.

Touring riders will also be pleased with two bottle cages in the frame triangle. Another typical Orbea feature is the lifetime warranty on the frame. The components are designed for use in the city and for fitness training. The Shimano Altus gears in combination with the 1 x 9 ratio offer enough bandwidth for fast acceleration and moderate climbs. Precise shifting quality is always guaranteed with Shimano, regardless of whether the level is entry-level or profile.

The hydraulic disc brakes, which work reliably in all weather conditions, also come from the market leader. The 38 mm tyres roll easily on asphalt, but can also tolerate occasional detours onto gravel paths.

Orbea - High-quality bicycles from Spain

Founded as early as 1840, when it was still an armoury, Orbea has been one of the most important traditional bicycle manufacturers in Spain since the 1930s. Based in the bike-crazy Basque country, the company's philosophy has always been to be close to the sport. Fans know the legendary atmosphere on the roads when the Tour de France makes a detour into the Spanish Pyrenees. Numerous professional teams in MTB and road cycling trust in the quality of bikes from the Basque Country.