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Orbea Orca!!.....

hopper1hopper1 Posts: 4,389
edited September 2008 in Workshop
Absolutely drop dead gorgeous, and when I get back to the UK, I'm off to Epic's to buy one. :wink:
But, for a TdF team etc, there sre surprisingly few photos on the 'net.
I was looking to see how the pro's bikes differ from the bikes the we (Joe Public) can buy.
I reckon if it wasn't for Samuel Sanchez wiining an Olympic Gold, there'd be no pics of the Orca, anywhere.
Shame, 'cos it is the b*ll*x!! :twisted:
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  • donaldinhodonaldinho Posts: 103
    ta-da! 8)
    http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/road/product/orca-red-us-08-30732
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  • cougiecougie Posts: 22,512
    I dont think the pro team bikes are that different from the ones we can buy really ?
    The frame should be the same - and we can buy all the bits that they can - unless they are riding prptotyopes ?
  • schilbachschilbach Posts: 101
    looks mint!!!!
  • idaviesmooreidaviesmoore Posts: 557
    hopper1 wrote:
    Absolutely drop dead gorgeous, and when I get back to the UK, I'm off to Epic's to buy one. :wink:
    But, for a TdF team etc, there sre surprisingly few photos on the 'net.
    I was looking to see how the pro's bikes differ from the bikes the we (Joe Public) can buy.
    I reckon if it wasn't for Samuel Sanchez wiining an Olympic Gold, there'd be no pics of the Orca, anywhere.
    Shame, 'cos it is the b*ll*x!! :twisted:

    Sex on wheels, fella. I was going to get a Prince but it's the Pyranian for me instead. I've got an Orbea dealer a stones throw from me :wink:
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  • ride_wheneverride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    cougie wrote:
    I dont think the pro team bikes are that different from the ones we can buy really ?
    The frame should be the same - and we can buy all the bits that they can - unless they are riding prptotyopes ?

    Different colours and often different carbon layups. A lot also ride the next generation gear as well.
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  • 4kicks4kicks Posts: 549
    The Spanish team was here prior to the Olympics warming up- and Sanchez told the guy who owns the bike shop here (Angel Gomilla, for those who ride here a lot) its a bog standard bike, but the colour scheme was his own
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  • fto-sifto-si Posts: 402
    hopper1 wrote:
    Absolutely drop dead gorgeous, and when I get back to the UK, I'm off to Epic's to buy one. :wink:
    But, for a TdF team etc, there sre surprisingly few photos on the 'net.
    I was looking to see how the pro's bikes differ from the bikes the we (Joe Public) can buy.
    I reckon if it wasn't for Samuel Sanchez wiining an Olympic Gold, there'd be no pics of the Orca, anywhere.
    Shame, 'cos it is the b*ll*x!! :twisted:

    I got my Orca from Epic's , excellent service from Chris.
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  • LagavulinLagavulin Posts: 1,688
    Stunning bike that fto-si. 8)
    2010 Cannondale CAAD 9
    2008 Wilier Izoard
  • gtitimgtitim Posts: 225
    I love Orbea as a brand and am saving up for an Orca, just can't wait
  • thomsonnthomsonn Posts: 39
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  • hopper1hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    idaviesmoore wrote:
    Sex on wheels, fella. I was going to get a Prince but it's the Pyranian for me instead. I've got an Orbea dealer a stones throw from me :wink:

    I have an Orbea dealer 20 miles from me, but they don't have anything in my size, or offer demo rides. :? :evil:
    I spoke with Chris at Epic Cycles, they have all sizes across the range. It's a 200 mile-ish drive, but I don't mind that, if I'm going to get the service I expect when parting with +/- £3000!! :twisted: :wink:
    Are there any significant differences between the top marques ( Bianchi, Cervelo, Pinarello, Ridley, Colnago, etc....) at this price?
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  • TootlerTootler Posts: 53
    Shhhhhhh!
    Keep it quiet or they will end up like a spesh/Trek/Giant Ford Mondeo.
  • Rich-TiRich-Ti Posts: 1,831
    I don't like 'em... :shock: :?
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  • markos1963markos1963 Posts: 3,724
    Got an Onix and love it, but if I get the chance its an Orca for me. I always thought Pinarello bikes were the dogs but the lack of Orbeas on the road gives them an even greater air of exclusivity. At that sort of price bracket there isn't a 'bad' bike out there so you can feel justified in buying on looks alone.
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  • fto-sifto-si Posts: 402
    hopper1 wrote:
    idaviesmoore wrote:
    Sex on wheels, fella. I was going to get a Prince but it's the Pyranian for me instead. I've got an Orbea dealer a stones throw from me :wink:

    I have an Orbea dealer 20 miles from me, but they don't have anything in my size, or offer demo rides. :? :evil:
    I spoke with Chris at Epic Cycles, they have all sizes across the range. It's a 200 mile-ish drive, but I don't mind that, if I'm going to get the service I expect when parting with +/- £3000!! :twisted: :wink:
    Are there any significant differences between the top marques ( Bianchi, Cervelo, Pinarello, Ridley, Colnago, etc....) at this price?

    Hopper , I made a 400 mile round trip to visit Epic and don't regret it. Chris is a top bloke, he spent almost 3 hours with me going over every possible aspect of the bike and helping me choose components. Epic also had the bike built and delivered to me after 2 working days.
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  • fto-sifto-si Posts: 402
    Lagavulin wrote:
    Stunning bike that fto-si. 8)

    Thanks, your Wilier is mighty pretty to! Wish I had gone for the DT Swiss wheels you have on it. Did you get it from Epic?
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  • synchronicitysynchronicity Posts: 1,415
    No pics anywhere?

    The first page of this search has nothing but photos of orbea orcas:
    http://images.google.es/images?hl=en&q= ... a=N&tab=wi
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  • LagavulinLagavulin Posts: 1,688
    fto-si wrote:
    Thanks, your Wilier is mighty pretty to! Wish I had gone for the DT Swiss wheels you have on it. Did you get it from Epic?
    No. I did contact Epic (Chris Lines) when initially interested in a Mortirolo/Izoard and they were really helpful. I managed to find a local Wilier dealer though.

    I did fancy an Orca though. My final choice came down to a locally bought Izoard or a mail order Orca from Epic and the fitting and convenience of a dealer won through.

    If I'd opted for the Orbea I'd of got it in your colourways (already owned the DT's). The Evolution wasn't available at the time.
    2010 Cannondale CAAD 9
    2008 Wilier Izoard
  • hopper1hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    synchronicity wrote:
    The first page of this search has nothing but photos of orbea orcas:
    http://images.google.es/images?hl=en&q= ... a=N&tab=wi

    Phwoarrr!! Bike porn!! :twisted: ....Thanks Synchronicity.
    Don't know what to do with myself, now.....Work or lech?
    F**k it! I'll lech............ :twisted: :twisted: :wink::D
    Counting the days till I get to Epic Cycles... :wink:
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  • thomsonnthomsonn Posts: 39
    I was out racing this morning (only a CAT 3) and I did not see another Orbea in a pack of 80 strong ,Tarmacs were by far and away the 'common' bike out there, don't get me worong pinarellos and specialized are lovely (my other bike is a specilaized) but i like to deviate every now and then.

    how does it go? - very nice indeed - was surprised at the power transfer and the lack of rolling resistance - i know this has alot to do with tyres / wheels but it just felt SOooo smooth

    highly recommened
  • hopper1hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    "ONLY a Cat 3" :shock: .......
    I haven't even got a licence, yet! :oops:
    I plan on getting one soon, for racing next year. Also planning on a few sportives and TT's.
    I need a light bike though, to give me half a chance. :wink:
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • nodman7nodman7 Posts: 142
    got mine from epic aswell, 500 mile round trip but well worth it

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  • hopper1hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    And very nice it is, too, Nodman7. :wink:
    I'm sick as a pig, now....
    Everyone posting pics of there bikes....
    Not long to go now, soon be home.... :twisted:
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
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