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EUROBIKE 2015 | Lots of new Stuff from ORBEA

03.09.2015
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Much more than just generous baristas treating passersby to great coffee, the friendly Spaniards from Orbea are also pretty good at making bikes too – especially ones that look as good as these. While we don’t know the exact intricacies of their coffee-making skills, we can give you the low-down on the bikes.

Orbea Loki

The most exciting new addition to Orbea’s catalogue was the Loki hardtail, which rolls on both 27.5+ as well as 29” wheels and was on show to the public at EUROBIKE. Taking an aluminium frame, the Loki unites the Boost 148 rear standard, ensuring sufficient space for wide tyres, and short chainstays.

The Orbea Loki is a plus-sized hardtail designed for the ultimate fun trail ride.
The Orbea Loki is a plus-sized hardtail designed for the ultimate fun trail ride.
Durch den Boost-Standard konnten die Entwickler kurze Kettenstreben realisieren.
By incorporating the Boost standard, the designers could realize the short chainstays.
Das Loki ist nur mit Alu-Rahmen erhältlich.
The Loki only comes with an aluminium frame.

The Spaniards have dubbed the Loki’s geometry as ‘trail fun geometry’, which nails the 120 mm front forks. With a 410 mm reach (size medium) erring on the compact side and the 429.9 mm chainstays, resulting in a wheelbase of 1131 mm, the Loki strikes us as an agile and playful trail whip rather than a high-speed shredder.

Beim Topmodell ist ein SRAM 1x11-fach-Antrieb verbaut.
The top of the range model features a SRAM 1×11 drivetrain.
Das Loki kommt mit der neuen Orbea Digit-Sattelstütze. Mehr dazu unten.
The Loki comes equipped with the new Orbea Digit seatpost – more on that later.
Die Boost-Technologie an Federgabel und Hinterbau garantiert genug Platz für die voluminösen Plus-Reifen.
The Boost technology at the forks and rear guarantees sufficient space for the chunky plus-size tyres.

Geometry

Size S M L XL
Chainstay Length 429,9 mm 429,9 mm 429,9 mm 429,9 mm
Headtube Angle 67° 67° 67° 67°
Seattube Angle 73° 73° 73° 73°
Seattube Length 393 mm 432 mm 470 mm 520 mm
Reach 383 mm 410 mm 430 mm 452 mm
Stack 620 mm 625 mm 634 mm 648 mm
Wheelbase 1103 mm 1131 mm 1155 mm 1183 mm

The Loki will be offered in five different build specs, with three taking 27.5+ and two 29ers. Prices will range between 1,299 € und 2,699 €.

Orbea Loki 29 H30

Fork: RockShox Recon Silver TK, 120 mm travel
Drivetrain: Shimano Deore/SLX-Mix
Brakes: Shimano BR-M425
Wheelset: Mach1 Klixx 23c
Price: 1.299 €

Orbea Loki 29 H10

Fork: FOX 32 FLOAT Performance FIT, 120 mm travel
Drivetrain: Shimano SLX/XT-Mix
Brakes: Shimano BR-M506
Wheelset: Mach1 Klixx 23c
Price: 1.799 €

Orbea Loki 27.5 H30

Fork: SR SUNTOUR Raidon LO-R, 120 mm travel
Drivetrain: Shimano Deore/SLX-Mix
Brakes: Shimano BR-M425
Wheelset: Orbea Ready 27+ 40c
Price: 1.399 €

Orbea Loki 27.5 H10

Fork: FOX 32 FLOAT Performance FIT, 120 mm travel
Drivetrain: Shimano SLX/XT-Mix
Brakes: Shimano BR-M506
Wheelset: Orbea Ready 27+ 40c
Price: 1.899 €

Orbea Loki 27.5 H-ltd

Fork: FOX 34 FLOAT Factory FIT, 120 mm travel
Drivetrain: Shimano XT M-8000, 1×11 speed
Brakes: Shimano BR-M506
Wheelset: Orbea Ready 27.5+ 40c
Price: 2.699 €

Orbea Occam TR

The Occam marks Orbea’s all-new product range, designed with 120 – 140 mm of travel to render it a classic trail bike. The Occam comes with either an aluminium or carbon frame, which boasts the so-called UFO technology that eradicates the rear pivot to save weight and increase rigidity. The movement comes from a specially designed carbon lay-up on the seatstays that allows flex. The aluminium frame, however, features a concentric pivot on the rear wheel axle.

Das Occam TR M-ltd mit 120 mm Federweg für 6.999 €
The Occam TR M-ltd has 120 mm travel and retails at 6,999 €.
Bei der Carbonversion des Occam fehlt das Gelenk am Ausfallende – stattdessen flext die Druckstrebe.
The carbon version of the Occam has done away with the rear pivot and relies on flex in the stays.
Die Direct Mount-Aufnahme für den Umwerfer ist unauffällig ins Sattelrohr integriert.
The Direct Mount for the front derailleur is subtly integrated into the seat tube.

The Occam TR is Orbea’s 29er trail bike that features 120 mm front and rear travel. The 431 mm reach (size medium) should grant it an extremely balanced nature as it combines with the 435 mm chainstays. With a well-considered 68° head angle and 74.5° seat angle, we reckon this is going to be one well-designed trail bike. The Occam TR will come in three sizes: M, L, XL.

Der Dämpfer verfügt über eine verlängerte Anlenkung.
The rear shock features an extra-long link.
Auch Orbea bleibt am Puls der Zeit und verlegt die Züge intern im Rahmen.
Orbea are fully on trend by keeping the clean aesthetics of internally routed cables.
Das Oberrohr geht formschön ins massive Steuerrohr über.
The toptube organically flows into the oversized head tube.

Geometry

Size M L XL
Chainstay Length 435 mm 435 mm 435 mm
Headtube Angle 68° 68° 68°
Seattube Angle 74,5° 74,5° 74,5°
Seattube Length 432 mm 470 mm 520 mm
Reach 431 mm 450 mm 472 mm
Stack 606 mm 615 mm 629 mm
Wheelbase 1150 mm 1173 mm 1201 mm

Coming in six different build specs, there are three carbon versions and six aluminium versions of the Occam. In terms of prices, the complete bikes cost between 1,999 € and 6,999 €.

Orbea Occam TR H50

Frame Material: Aluminium
Fork: RockShox Recon Silver TK, 120 mm travel
Shock: FOX FLOAT DPS Performance
Drivetrain: Shimano Deore/SLX-Mix
Brakes: Shimano BR-M425
Wheelbase: Mach1 Traxx 21c
Price: 1.999 €

Orbea Occam TR H30

Frame Material: Aluminium
Fork: FOX 32 FLOAT Perfomance FIT, 120 mm travel
Shock: FOX FLOAT DPS Performance
Drivetrain: Shimano SLX/XT-Mix
Brakes: Shimano BR-M506
Wheelbase: Mach1 Traxx 21c
Price: 2.499 €

Orbea Occam TR H10

Frame Material: Aluminium
Fork: FOX 32 FLOAT Factory FIT, 120 mm travel
Shock: FOX FLOAT DPS Factory
Drivetrain: Shimano XT 2×11 speed
Brakes: Shimano XT
Wheelbase: DT Spline X-1900
Price: 3.299 €

Orbea Occam TR M30

Frame Material: Carbon
Fork: FOX 32 FLOAT Perfomance FIT, 120 mm travel
Shock: FOX FLOAT DPS Performance
Drivetrain: Shimano SLX/XT-Mix
Brakes: Shimano BR-M506
Wheelbase: DT Spline X-1900
Price: 3.699 €

Orbea Occam TR M10

Frame Material: Carbon
Fork: FOX 32 FLOAT Factory FIT, 120 mm travel
Shock: FOX FLOAT DPS Factory
Drivetrain: Shimano XT 2×11 speed
Brakes: Shimano XT
Wheelbase: DT Spline X-1700
Price: 5.099 €

Orbea Occam TR M-ltd

Frame Material: Carbon
Fork: FOX 32 FLOAT Factory FIT, 120 mm travel
Shock: FOX FLOAT DPS Factory
Drivetrain: Shimano XTR 1×11 speed
Brakes: Shimano XTR
Wheelbase: DT Spline XRC-1200 TLR
Price: 6.999 €

Orbea Occam AM

The Occam AM is the long-travel model in the Occam range, offering 140 mm front and rear travel. Taking 27.5″ wheels, the 425 mm rear is even more compact than the trail model while the reach is the same. The head angle is 67°, and the resulting wheelbase is 1 mm tighter than the Occam TR at 1149 mm. The Occam AM is available in size S, M and L.

Das Occam AM ist für den harten Einsatz auf anspruchsvollen Trails konzipiert.
The Occam AM has been designed for serious trail riding on challenging terrain.
Die Dämpferaufnahme ist clean in das Oberrohr integriert.
The rear shock is tidily mounted into the frame.
Beim Top-Carbonmodell ist die edle Shimano XTR-Schaltung verbaut.
The top of the range carbon model features the superb Shimano XTR groupset.

Geometry

Size S M L
Chainstay Length 425 mm 425 mm 425 mm
Headtube Angle 67° 67° 67°
Seattube Angle 75° 75° 75°
Seattube Length 393 mm 432 mm 470 mm
Reach 406 mm 431 mm 450 mm
Stack 585 mm 595 mm 604 mm
Wheelbase 1121 mm 1149 mm 1173 mm

Like the rest of the line, the Occam AM has three aluminium and three carbon models, which range from 2,099 € and 7,099 €. Here’s more detail on the specs:

Orbea Occam AM H50

Frame Material: Aluminium
Fork: RockShox Recon Silver TK, 140 mm travel
Shock: FOX FLOAT DPS Performance
Drivetrain: Shimano Deore/SLX-Mix
Brakes: Shimano BR-M425
Wheelset: Mach1 Klixx 23c
Price: 2.099 €

Orbea Occam AM H30

Frame Material: Aluminium
Fork: FOX 34 FLOAT Performance FIT, 140 mm travel
Shock: FOX FLOAT DPS Performance
Drivetrain: Shimano SLX/XT-Mix
Brakes: Shimano BR-M506
Wheelset: Mach1 Klixx 23c
Price: 2.599 €

Orbea Occam AM H10

Frame Material: Aluminium
Fork: FOX 34 FLOAT Factory FIT, 140 mm travel
Shock: FOX FLOAT DPS Factory
Drivetrain: Shimano XT 2×11-fach
Brakes: Shimano XT
Wheelset: DT Spline M-1900
Price: 3.399 €

Orbea Occam AM M30

Frame Material: Carbon
Fork: FOX 34 FLOAT Performance FIT, 140 mm travel
Shock: FOX FLOAT DPS Performance
Drivetrain: Shimano SLX/XT-Mix
Brakes: Shimano BR-M506
Wheelset: DT Spline M-1900
Price: 3.799 €

Orbea Occam AM M10

Frame Material: Carbon
Fork: FOX 34 FLOAT Factory FIT, 140 mm travel
Shock: FOX FLOAT DPS Factory
Drivetrain: Shimano XT 2×11 speed
Brakes: Shimano XT
Wheelset: DT Spline M-1700
Price: 5.199 €

Orbea Occam AM M-ltd

Frame Material: Carbon
Fork: FOX 34 FLOAT Factory FIT, 140 mm travel
Shock: FOX FLOAT DPS Factory
Drivetrain: Shimano XTR 1×11 speed
Brakes: Shimano XTR Trail
Wheelset: DT Spline XMC-1200 TLR
Price: 7.099 €

Orbea Rallon

Orbea’s enduro bike, the Rallon, doesn’t require an introduction, but this newest incarnation has been tweaked and toned since last year so that the aluminium frame is now even lighter and features the Boost 148 rear standard. What’s more, the geometry can be altered via the flipchip on the rear shock mount – the options: low and lower. In any doubt? The head angle can be slackened by 0.5° from 66° to 65.5°, while the rest of the geometry remains the same.

Das Orbea Rallon wurde gegenüber dem letzten Jahr nur geringfügig verändert.
Compared to last year, the Orbea Rallon has only undergone minor alterations.
Das Rallon kommt in der Topausstattung mit komplettem BOS-Fahrwerk.
The top of the range Rallon features the full BOS suspension set-up.
Aluminium ist bei Orbeas Race-Enduro immer noch das Rahmenmaterial der Wahl.
Aluminium remains the frame material of choice for Orbea’s race-dedicated enduro whip.

Geometry

Size S M L
Chainstay Length 420 mm 420 mm 420 mm
Headtube Angle 66°/65,5° 66°/65,5° 66°/65,5°
Seattube Angle 75°/74,5° 75°/74,5° 75°/74,5°
Seattube Length 420 mm 455 mm 495 mm
Reach 425 mm 447 mm 472 mm
Stack 603 mm 612 mm 626 mm
Wheelbase 1159 mm 1184 mm 1215 mm

2016 will see the Rallon offered in three build specs, ranging from the X30, the most affordable at 2,799 €, to the mid-level Rallon X10 at 3,999 € through to the top model, the Rallon X-Team at 5,199 €.

Orbea Rallon X30

Fork: FOX 34 FLOAT Performance, 160 mm travel
Shock: FOX FLOAT DPS Performance
Wheelbase: Shimano SLX
Brakes: Shimano BR-M506
Wheelset: Mach1 Klixx 23c
Price: 2.799 €

Orbea Rallon X10

Fork: FOX 34 FLOAT Factory, 160 mm travel
Shock: FOX FLOAT X DPS Factory
Wheelbase: Shimano XT, 1×11 speed
Brakes: Shimano BR-M506
Wheelset: DT Spline E-1900
Price: 3.999 €

Orbea Rallon X-Team

Fork: BOS Deville FCV, 160 mm travel
Shock: BOS Kirk V2
Wheelbase: Shimano XT, 1×11 speed
Brakes: Shimano XT
Wheelset: DT Spline E-1700
Price: 5.199 €

Orbea Digit Seatpost

Attentive souls out there might have noticed the rather unconventional seatpost on the Orbea Loki – the Digit seatpost is in fact a manual dropper post, specifically suited for use on XC bikes.

Das Loki kommt mit der neuen Orbea Digit-Sattelstütze. Mehr dazu unten.
At first glance the Digit looks like a regular seatpost.
Über die zweite Klemmung lässt sich die Sattelhöhe schnell verstellen.
The second clamp allows for rapid changes in the height.
Durch die kleinen Schrauben lassen sich die Endanschläge einstellen.
Two grub screws allow you to choose the stop position.

The Digit has two seat clamps, of which one enables you to adjust the seat height. The post sees two tubes placed one inside the other. There’s a groove in the inside tube to ensure the saddle stays straight. Two grub screws act as stops and all it takes is a simple push or pull to get ready for the descents.

Already available, the seatpost retails at 79 €.

For more information head to orbea.com

Words: Martin Stöckl Pictures: Klaus Kneist

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