Orbea (first road bike)
MancTommo
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Hi All
I am looking at buying my first road bike through my work cycle scheme. I have my eye on a Orbea Onix TTG CT for £1279.
Too be honest I have never heard of Orbea, but I really like this bike. I have done some research on Orbea, and it seems to be positive, anyone got any thoughts about the bike, is it a good first choice?
Gary
I am looking at buying my first road bike through my work cycle scheme. I have my eye on a Orbea Onix TTG CT for £1279.
Too be honest I have never heard of Orbea, but I really like this bike. I have done some research on Orbea, and it seems to be positive, anyone got any thoughts about the bike, is it a good first choice?
Gary
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Stand back, the Orbea owners club will be through shortly...
And they all love their Onyx's...Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!0 -
I am on the cyclescheme and have a limit of £1000. According to my lbs you cannot make up an additional shortfall yourself. The total price has to be £1000 or less. Hence my request for info on the orbea Aqua T105 for a grand. I am pleased with the responces so far, but would like some more reassurance from other Orbea users.0
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I own an Orbea an Orca to be precise and I am very happy with it
Dont think you would be unhappy with one but you really need to try it first if possible0 -
hopper1 wrote:Stand back, the Orbea owners club will be through shortly...
And they all love their Onyx's...
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Rode a few bikes, looking to get my first carbon, including Trek Madone, Specialized Tarmac and Cube GTC Pro.
I found the Orbea Onix to be the best overall bike surprisingly. Best mix of comfort, handling and feel for me. Also looks the best which is nice.0 -
hopper1 wrote:Stand back, the Orbea owners club will be through shortly...
And they all love their Onyx's...
Pot, kettle, black ........................... ...............................hopper1 wrote:I had a lower spec version of that, and was very impressed with the frame/forks, still haveit in my garage, too.
I like the Orbea bikes."There's a shortage of perfect breasts in this world, t'would be a pity to damage yours."0 -
Aggieboy wrote:hopper1 wrote:Stand back, the Orbea owners club will be through shortly...
And they all love their Onyx's...
Pot, kettle, black ........................... ...............................hopper1 wrote:I had a lower spec version of that, and was very impressed with the frame/forks, still haveit in my garage, too.
I like the Orbea bikes.
I was referring to the arbon owners... Mine is alloy/carbon, and I don't ride it anymore, so it just looks pretty on my garage wall! :oops:Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!0 -
As an Onix owner I'm not going to recommend one to you as I like the feeling of exclusivity I have amongst the hordes of Trek and Speciallized ownersNorfolk, who nicked all the hills?
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markos1963 wrote:As an Onix owner I'm not going to recommend one to you as I like the feeling of exclusivity I have amongst the hordes of taky be-stickered tTrek and Speciallized owners
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2 and a Half years in lovin' my Orbea, nearly 4k done , and it got me to Newcastle this spring you'll be getting something slightly different from the norm, your own little bit of individualism Orbea owners club yes indeedee....
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Russell Smith wrote:
Lets keep it nice and exclusive0 -
MancTommo wrote:Hi All
I am looking at buying my first road bike through my work cycle scheme. I have my eye on a Orbea Onix TTG CT for £1279.
Too be honest I have never heard of Orbea, but I really like this bike. I have done some research on Orbea, and it seems to be positive, anyone got any thoughts about the bike, is it a good first choice?
Gary
Hopefully by now mate you've worked out that you can get a bike or you can get an Orbea - it's a lifestye choice LOL.
Join the herd or be an individual?0 -
I've got an Orbea Orca. It's quite simply the nicest bike I've ever seen.
It rides beautifully and is very comfortable, even over long distances.0 -
wolftone wrote:I am on the cyclescheme and have a limit of £1000. According to my lbs you cannot make up an additional shortfall yourself. The total price has to be £1000 or less. Hence my request for info on the orbea Aqua T105 for a grand. I am pleased with the responces so far, but would like some more reassurance from other Orbea users.
I have put the £1000 through cycle scheme, and I am paying the £279 when I pick it up... noone has said I cannot do this, shop were fine too.0 -
Thank you for all your comments... seems like I have made a worthy choice, and also something a little different, which suits me fine!
The bike is now ordered, and is coming in the new colour of white and silver. It looks amazing!!
Chrissz... Looks like its a lifestyle choice for me
Cheers everyone
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MancTommo wrote:Chrissz... Looks like its a lifestyle choice for me
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Bu&&er, another one's in the club nowNorfolk, who nicked all the hills?
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markos1963 wrote:Bu&&er, another one's in the club now
If this goes on I'll have to resort to lacquering my frame in butterflies to retain some exclusivity.
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Manc Tommo. Where abouts in Hampshire are you based? Is the scheme you are buying your bike on called "cyclescheme"? If so, which shop are you using as I will come over and get one there myself?0
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Can you get Aquas with Campagnolo Mirage? (I've looked but not found) I'm contemplating a new commuter bike which I want to keep to around £7-£800 but I couldn't despoil any road bike with ugly Shimano shifters (personal taste thing - prefer Shimano on my MTB, Campagnolo for road).
I can get a Mirage Bianchi for that sort of price but the Orbea geommetry is much closer to what I need. And they look cool in black and orange!Faster than a tent.......0 -
Rolf. You can get an Aqua TVL with Campagnola Veloce but i've no idea how much it will cost. You can also get an Onix with Campag Centaur.0
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The Aqua TVL costs £1070, just outside of the cyclescheme limit. Unless I can buy it where Manc Tommo is buying his.0