Scott CR1 Comp or Orbea Onix Bira

d_stan_uk

hi
im looking at buying my first new bike (previously only ever bought second hand ones)

ive been to see a few and have narrowed it down to a few choices however i was wondering if anyone had an opinion on the strengths and weakness of these two as i dont know alot about them:

Scott CR1 Comp
- Frame: Scott CR 1 HMF CR 1 Carbon technology Road geometry Integrated Headtube
- Fork: Scott Carbone CR1 Pro 1 1/8 Carbone steerer Integrated
- Gears: 18 Speed. Shimano Tiagra FD-4500 [F]. Shimano 105 RD-5600 [R].
- Shifter: Shimano Tiagra
- Wheels: SHIMANO WH R 500 Black 20 Front / 24 Rear Rims. SHIMANO WH R 500 Black [F]. SHIMANO WH R 500 Black [R]. SHIMANO WH R 500 Black Spokes.
- Brakes: Shimano Tiagra
- Drivetrain: Shimano Tiagra Compact FC-4550 50 x 34, Shimano SM FC4500 BB, cassette Shimano CN-HG50-9 11-25 T
- Extra Features: Ritchey Carbon Pro 31.6mm Seatpost


Orbea Onix Bira
# Frame: Orbea Onix
# Fork: Orbea ZICCS AC
# Cranks: Shimano R600 34X50
# Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
# Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
# Shifters: Shimano 105
# Cassette: Shimano 105 12-25 10S
# Hubs: Shimano WH-R500 Black
# Rims: Shimano WH-R500 Black
# Tyres: Vittoria Zafiro 700x23
# Brakes: Zeus Pro Silver
# Handlebar: Zeus CAT-I
# Stem: Zeus CAT-I
# Saddle: Selle Italia XR Trans AM
# Seat Post: Orbea Carbon


both are on offer for similar prices ~1200
and they both seem to fit pretty well

opinions?

gabriel959

They are both pretty similar - slightly better spec for the Orbea (plus the lifetime warranty)

Good frames both of them, should serve you well both of them

Is the Orbea Onix the new one or the 2008 one?

d_stan_uk

yea its the 2008 one on special offer

is it correct to say that the scott would be a slightly stiffer harsher ride?

marcthehammer

IMO the bira 2009 is better looking and not a lot more.

markos1963

d_stan_uk wrote:

yea its the 2008 one on special offer

is it correct to say that the scott would be a slightly stiffer harsher ride?

Can't speak for the Scott but I wouldn't say that the Orbea has a harsh ride. Its certainly reponsive and controlled, espescially for climbing. The Orbeas geometry is the same as the old Orcas but they use a more comfortable weave of carbon to dampen out road buzz. The other advantage is the exclusivity factor of the Orbea, you see plenty of Scotts but few Onix's, although that might change as I see more and more of them around and if Asterloza wins many more races the brand will get even more popular.