Orbea Orca M30i

Orbea Orca M30i - Carbon bike with electronic Shimano shifting

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 comes as standard 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!

The M30i version of the Orca represents the state of the art: the Shimano 105 Di2 component group comes with an electronic rear derailleur that changes gears more precisely than ever before. And with an outstanding price/performance ratio. The 105 groupset also includes hydraulic disc brakes, which set standards in this class. Another Orbea trademark are the components developed in the company's own laboratories. These include the OC brand (handlebars, stem) and, above all, the outstanding quality of the wheels. A carbon seat post rounds off the lightweight construction concept.

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.