Orbea Orca M21eTeam

Orbea Orca M21e Team - The US-style Terra with electronic Sram gears

The Orbea Orca is and remains one of the lightest production road bikes on the market. And that applies across the entire model range, from entry-level to high-end. Always in relation to the price class, of course. Every part of the Orca is well thought out and sensibly trimmed for lightweight construction. Starting with the centrepiece, the frame, through to the carbon seatpost, which is standard equipment even on the entry-level model. You will learn to appreciate the advantage of a lightweight road bike with every pedal stroke. Apart from its excellent climbing characteristics, the Orca responds to the slightest increase in speed thanks to its agility. And it's simply fun to feel how this machine converts every pedal stroke into propulsion. But for all its ambitions to create a genuine racer, Orbea has not forgotten about comfort: The rear triangle and fork allow tyres up to 32 millimetres wide to be fitted. That's what we call a good all-rounder!

In the M21eTeam version, Orbea relies entirely on components from the US manufacturer Sram. The Sram Force AXS groupset enjoys the highest reputation in the cycling scene. The 2 x 12 groupset offers a wide range of gear ratios. But the best thing is that the shifting works wirelessly via radio transmission between the shift levers and rear derailleur/front derailleur. Sram has also made it into the top league when it comes to hydraulic disc brakes. They can be sensitively controlled and decelerate reliably in all weather conditions. Further highlights of this version are an ultra-light carbon wheelset and the integrated cockpit with handlebar/stem unit, also made of carbon.

Decades of experience in carbon frame construction

The Spanish manufacturer Orbea is one of the most renowned names in carbon processing today. The frames are constantly tested and further developed in the company's own laboratories. For example, the overlapping of the carbon mats has been minimised in a new process. This not only saves material, but also automatically makes the frame even lighter. Depending on the course of the load, the so-called lay-ups are specifically increased or reduced so that the frame is stiff where it is needed when riding. Orbea frames are characterised by smooth tube transitions and elegant simplicity. Thanks to Orbea's ICR Plus system, all cables run completely internally from the stem onwards. This emphasises the clean design of the fast road racers from the Basque Country.