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Reviewed: Orbea Orca M30
- Updated: May 9, 2016
Lab data: 17.4/20 (.64mm head tube deflection; .83mm BB deflection)Build: 10.5/15Comfort: 12/15Value: 13.8/15Handling: 13.5/15Pedaling response: 12.0/15Aesthetics: 3.5/5
Overall: 82.7/100
The Orca is a race-worthy platform, stiff and somewhat unforgiving but thoroughly enjoyable at speed. The handling, in particular, sets the frame apart. This is one of the best-handling road bikes available in 2016, at any price. It inspires confidence in fast corners and is perfectly controlled in slow ones. A stiff head tube and wide-set fork legs provide a planted, solid feel when wrenching on the bars. Sprinters and climbers will struggle to find a better bargain.
In fact, the …
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