Orbea Orca M20iTeam

Orbea Orca M20i Team - The 2024 team version with Ultegra Di2 and carbon wheels

Better, faster, lighter. The Orca enters a new era in the 2024 season. After thorough optimization of the aerodynamics, the Orca now sets a new benchmark in terms of lightweight construction. With a weight of less than 7 kilos at a frame size of 53 cm, it would be almost impossible to find an even lighter production road bike in this class. To achieve this, the developers have consistently slimmed down not only the carbon frame, but all components. This is the only way to achieve the set goal in lightweight construction. The Orca thus awakens all the feelings of happiness that can turn road cycling into an addiction: Immediate acceleration, vehement propulsion and the ability to literally fly up long Alpine passes. Yet the Orca has remained a good all-rounder: With tire clearance of up to 32 millimeters, it can almost be transformed into a gravel bike.

With the team version M20i, the Orca comes with Shimano's Ultegra Di2 groupset, which is just a touch away from the pro-proven Dura Ace components. But only in visual details, because in terms of performance you will not feel any difference. The electric shifting is controlled by radio and changes the gears 100% precisely in the blink of an eye. The hydraulic Ultegra disc brakes are technically mature and decelerate reliably in all weather conditions.Other highlights of the team version are an ultra-light carbon wheelset and a carbon seatpost. On the mountain, after all, every gram counts!

Completely revised carbon monocoque frame

The most striking innovation are the rear stays now attached to the saddle sleeve. At the same time, the seatpost received a simpler but more efficient clamping mechanism. Further optimizations to the geometry: The wheelbase was slightly reduced, which improves the responsiveness when starting. And the fork blades received an aerodynamic lift. Orbea manufactures the Orca frame in two quality levels. The M20i Team uses OMR carbon, which is slightly less expensive to manufacture than the OMX variant. The price / performance ratio can really be seen. The bladder molding process ensures that no wrinkles and irregularities occur in the carbon mats during production. At Orbea, they are keen to use as little raw material as possible. Thanks to Orbea's ICR Plus system, all cables run completely internally from the stem onwards. This underlines the clean look of this extremely fast road racer.