Orbea Orca

gtitim
gtitim Posts: 225
edited March 2009 in Road buying advice
Hi all, I'm looking to get an Orbea Orca this summer for Sportives and possibly racing. Does anyone have one? If so, how is it?

Thanks in advance for any feedback.

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  • fto-si
    fto-si Posts: 402
    Hi, I have an Orca, had it since last August and I am very impressed.
    Can only really compere it my Specialized Roubaix, the geometry on the Orca is more 'racey' , the Roubaix is slightly more upright. The Orca is much more responsive, seems to be more sure footed round corners and is a great bike for climbing.
    I would recommend speaking to Chris at Epic Cycles regarding the Orca, fantastic service.
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  • wicked
    wicked Posts: 844
    That almost looks like mine!


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    Superb ride, feels alive! Test rode a wilier izoard also at epic much prefer the orca. Also its truely beautiful IMO.
    It’s the most beautiful sport in the world but it’s governed by ***ts who have turned it into a crock of ****.
  • ziggy.mcd
    ziggy.mcd Posts: 66
    Agreed, in black and white one of the best looking bikes around, local dealer stocks Orbea, I regularly stop to look, (The boss would have a fit if I bought one).
    Interesting to hear the comparison with the Roubaix, I read a US report a while back suggesting it wasn't too good for heavy riders, please tell me this isn't so.
    I don't want one though, really I don't,........I don't ............I h8te you! :D
  • fto-si
    fto-si Posts: 402
    ziggy.mcd wrote:
    Agreed, in black and white one of the best looking bikes around, local dealer stocks Orbea, I regularly stop to look, (The boss would have a fit if I bought one).
    Interesting to hear the comparison with the Roubaix, I read a US report a while back suggesting it wasn't too good for heavy riders, please tell me this isn't so.
    I don't want one though, really I don't,........I don't ............I h8te you! :D

    Can't really comment on if an Orca is suitable for heavy riders as I only weigh 9.5 stones!
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  • gtitim
    gtitim Posts: 225
    Thanks for the feedback guys (and sorry for long time between replies - have been away).

    Yeah, it would be from Epic Cycles as Chris is really helpful. I've been in love with this bike for some time now. Just gonna try and save enough moola and make some room in the shed, oh and convince my fiance why its so vital that I get this bike despite the fact that we are saving for our wedding. Ahem.
  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    I got the Onix in December and can't praise it highly enough. Really pleased with it for £850 frame and forks.

    Blue and black is lovely too.
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  • Aggieboy
    Aggieboy Posts: 3,996
    fto-si wrote:
    ziggy.mcd wrote:
    Agreed, in black and white one of the best looking bikes around, local dealer stocks Orbea, I regularly stop to look, (The boss would have a fit if I bought one).
    Interesting to hear the comparison with the Roubaix, I read a US report a while back suggesting it wasn't too good for heavy riders, please tell me this isn't so.
    I don't want one though, really I don't,........I don't ............I h8te you! :D

    Can't really comment on if an Orca is suitable for heavy riders as I only weigh 9.5 stones!

    Any excuse! 8) :-
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    Made in Spain,ridden in Lycra!

    I weigh 95ks and have found no problems with suitability,only ability :(
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  • PeteinSQ
    PeteinSQ Posts: 2,292
    I'm jealous Aggieboy. what a nice bike.
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  • thomsonn
    thomsonn Posts: 39
    I have one just like everyone else :(
    There was me thinking I was the only one with one of these lovely machines!
    Aside from being a fantastic bike they are rare - I have never seen anyone else on one
    Spec. Colonagos, De Rosa, trek etc - millions of em - Orbea, dare I say - for those who like something different for the weekend! (PS my other bike is a spec. and I love that too)

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