{"id":2426,"date":"2022-04-12T04:00:56","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T18:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/mudgee\/2022\/04\/12\/up-close-personal-with-orbeas-latest-orca-aero\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T13:27:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T02:27:33","slug":"up-close-personal-with-orbeas-latest-orca-aero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/mudgee\/2022\/04\/12\/up-close-personal-with-orbeas-latest-orca-aero\/","title":{"rendered":"Up Close & Personal With Orbea\u2019s Latest Orca Aero"},"content":{"rendered":"

An out-an-out aero race bike – the type of machine that would get you around the Mudgee Classic courses in record time – this is the 2022 model Orca Aero from event partner Orbea.<\/p>\n

For 2022 the Orca features a number of key changes and the company describe it as ‘the most specific aero bike Orbea have ever designed’.<\/p>\n

It features a horizontal top tube and chainstays to improve airflow, along with the down tube and seat tube profiles having been aerodynamically optimised for 25-28mm tyres, however it will accommodate tyres to 30mm.<\/p>\n

Profile transitions between the head tube and downtube, along with the seat tube and seat stays, have been re-designed to reduce turbulence in these areas.<\/p>\n

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The new Orca Aero, a slick and aerodynamically-optimised frameset from the 100+yo Spanish manufacturer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Drag around the rear wheel has been reduced by aligning the upper seat tube junction with the airflow, and a new aerodynamically designed fork has been optimised for high profile wheels.<\/p>\n

There’s a new aero handlebar that follows the trend of less bar tape and a clean, bare carbon top bar grip section. The stem has been redesigned with aero optimisation in mind, as has the seatpost.<\/p>\n

Enter The ‘Frame Foil’<\/strong><\/p>\n

And what’s that behind the front wheel, under the frame? That is a ‘Frame Foil’, an aero storage compartment for essential tools, tubes or anything else you care to carry.<\/p>\n

Enter The ‘Frame Foil’<\/p>\n

And what’s that behind the front wheel, under the frame? That is a ‘Frame Foil’, an aero storage compartment for essential tools, tubes or anything else you care to carry.<\/p>\n

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The utility storage areas incorporated into the frame – not UCI legal but perfectly fine for events or training rides.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pricing & Availability\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Want one? Well you\u2019ll need to put your order in and patiently wait. Australian stock has been\u00a0pre-sold to Orbea dealers. Those keen to know more or purchase the new Orca should contact their local dealer as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

M21eTeam – spec levels to be advised $8,899<\/p>\n

M20iTeam –\u00a0spec levels to be advised\u00a0$7,999<\/p>\n

M20Team – spec levels to be advised\u00a0$6,499<\/p>\n

M30Team – spec levels to be advised\u00a0$5,799<\/p>\n

More at www.bikebox.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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