The 2021 Orbea Orca range is sub-divided into 3 categories : Orca; Orca TEAM and Orca LTD.
Like the Orca range, the TEAM version features the identical OMR frame manufactured from High Modudlus carbon fibre, but differs in that it features a full carbon fibre fork as well. This upgraded fork delivers lower weight and more precise and agile handling. The new Orca Team is 5% lighter than the previous Orca OMR, yet it delivers the same lateral stiffness for optimal power transfer and increases vertical compliance - and therefore comfort - by up to 10% making it a seriously complete road bike suited to a wide range of riding styles.
The Shimano Ultegra equipped Orbea Orca M25 TEAM is an highly competent all-round disc brake carbon road bike.
Technical Information
FRAME
Orbea Orca carbon OMR Disc, monocoque construction, HS 1,5", BB 386mm, powermeter compatible, Rear Thru Axle 12x142mm, thread M12x2 P1, Speed release compatible dropout, Internal Cable Routing, EC/DC compatible
FORK
Orbea Orca OMR ICR fork 2021, full carbon, 1-1/8" - 1.5" tappered head tube compatible, Thru axle 12x100m, thread M12x2P1, Speed release compatible droput.
CRANKSET
Shimano Ultegra R8000 34x50t
HEADSET
Acros Alloy 1-1/2" Internal Cable Routing
HANDLEBAR
OC1 Road, reach 80mm, drop 125mm
STEM
Orbea ICR -8º
SHIFTERS
Shimano ST-8020
BRAKES
Shimano R8070 Hydraulic Disc
CASSETTE
Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-28t 11-Speed
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano Ultegra R8000 GS
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano Ultegra R8000
CHAIN
Shimano HG 701
WHEELS
Vision 40 SC Disc Carbon TLR CL
TYRES
Vittoria Rubino IV G2.0 TLR 700x28c
PEDALS
N/A
SEATPOST
OC2 Carbon 27.2 Offset 20
SADDLE
Prologo Scratch-M5 Pas T2.0 size 140mm
HANDLEBAR PLUGS
Orbea Anti-Slippery/Shock Proof
FRONT WHEEL AXLE
Orbea Thru Axle 12x100mm M12x2 P1 Hollow
REAR WHEEL AXLE
Orbea Thru Axle 12x142mm M12x2 P1 HollowBuyers Guide
The new Orbea Orca line-up is quite possibly the most balanced range of road bikes available. Thanks to the Orca's ability to deliver a complete ride that yields agile handling akin to most all-out lightweight premium race bikes - all the while being close in weight to dedicated climbing bikes, as stiff as many top level sprint machines and as comfortable as any endurance bike. Orcas deliver this rounded performance with plenty of tyre clearance for the roughest of surfaces, including forays onto dirt or gravel.
The Orca sits right alongside the Orca Aero in the Orbea range range; borrowing many of its aero features and much of its bottom bracket stiffness for power transfer, but with lower weight, greater levels of comfort and larger tyre clearances.
The Orca ride feel is built on the core concept that a comfortbale rider remains a fresher rider. This principle delivers a bike which - as a consequence - leads to greater speed, over longer distances, and allows for riding over rougher roads, all while keeping you performing at your best.
On top of the ride quality and performance elements, the Orbea Orca is both practical and more customisable than any competitor's bike – with custom paint at no extra cost on most models.
The Orbea Orca aims to be the ultimate bike for all performance-minded riders that are looking to take on a full range of real world riding conditions. Whether amateur or competing in the upper echelons of the sport; on the flat or up in the mountains; on short, hard efforts or all-day epics, on any surface that qualifies as a road. Employing the latest developments in road bike technology Orbea have created a stunning all-round package for real-world riders.
