Orbea bicycles deserve attention no less than analogues from other reputable manufacturers. But in order to enjoy all the charm of driving a bike, you need to choose its model correctly and take into account other subtleties. Let's see what the company can offer consumers in 2019.
Supplier Features
The official website says that the company’s activities began in the 1840s, but then it was concentrated on the production of weapons. Only 90 years later, the production of bicycles was launched. Not even 15 years have passed since the company managed to take a leading position in the industry in Spain. Since 1998, it has brought its products to the global market. Although development and final assembly are still underway in Spanish territory, the main production is relocated to Asian countries.
Under the Orbea brand, a variety of models are available:
- for riding in the mountains;
- for racing;
- to move along the highway;
- children’s;
- adult touring bikes.
Assembly lines are selected individually for each line. The company actively applies a variety of latest technologies. Moreover, the production of each instance is organized manually. All materials are environmentally friendly.
Orbea has a crash test lab for cycling equipment. Not all manufacturers can boast of such a unit.
It is curious that the enterprise is organized in the format of a cooperative. The headquarters is located in the Basque Country, or rather in the province of Bizkaia. Over the past 2-3 decades, the company has been successfully expanding production and gaining ever-stronger positions abroad. In 2014, it already supplied products to 65 countries. Since the 1970s, Orbea has become a sponsor of professional cycling teams.
The lineup
Avant H60 2018 is perfect for driving on the highway. The bike can be painted in white, black or red. Geometrically, the bike is designed so that you can safely engage in long workouts. It provides driving efficiency and high speed development. The wheelbase and the length of the feathers were selected so that vibration when driving was reduced to a minimum.
The result is provided saving power with sharp acceleration and improving control over complex sections of tracks. It will be possible to successfully pass even the most difficult highways and participate in extreme competition. The model has a wide selection of options. These include:
- mechanical or electronic speed switches;
- rim or disc brakes;
- frames made of aluminum or carbon;
- equipment amateur or designed for professionals of the class.
Efficiency technology, which provides the highest resistance to twisting and the most rational transfer of energy from pedals to the rear wheel, attracts attention.
The fork is designed so that there is as much clearance as possible to the tire. The angles and other parameters of the parts are selected for each bike size individually.
It is worth taking a closer look at Orbea Ordu M20 Team. This black road bike is made of carbon fiber. The main uses of the bike are:
- universal race on the track;
- triathlon;
- separate start cycling.
Spokes, rims, tires rotate so that pressure zones alternate in a special way. The size range varies from 1.52-1.65 to 1.82-1.95 m.
For quick driving around the city, a model is suitable Carpe h40. The company description mentions her stylishness, harmony and laconic appearance.
The frame, fork and wheels are designed to guarantee increased speed. Maintenance is easy. At the same time, the steering wheel and brakes work as efficiently as possible.
If you need a children's bike, you should pay attention to Grow 21v. The design is optimized for use by children aged 3-5 years (provided that the growth is 1-1.1 m).
Easy to use, reliable and simple bike is almost maintenance-free. The geometry is chosen so that the children are comfortable. The seat, brake handles and steering wheel are as ergonomic as possible.
Side wheels make balance easier. The casing prevents the chain from catching clothes.
If you need to choose a bike with 20 inch wheels, you should give preference to the model Comfort 20 Pack. The product is painted in gray or black. Walking bike designed to move:
- by the city;
- on country roads;
- along trails (if the distance is not too great).
The product is great for traveling to work, shopping, to the country, for walking. In the Comfort line there are both options with frames of the classical type, and designs with a lowered upper tube (allowing you to ride even in long clothes). The manufacturer declares that You can use the Orbea Comfort bikes in complete peace of mind that they are reliable and unpretentious.
The wheels are designed to withstand severe loads, even if they persist for the entire life cycle.
How to choose a bike to your liking
A very important parameter of the bike is the size of the wheel. The rim diameter should be distinguished from the full diameter (including the tire). Therefore, the total section of the wheel also includes the thickness of the tire. Even with the same rim size, the wheel may have a different size. Turning to physical principles, it is easy to find that an increase in wheel size leads to faster driving.
But much more is needed to exert force for movement. Therefore, accelerating quickly will be more difficult.
For children's bicycles use wheels no larger than 16 inches. If we talk about adult users, it should be borne in mind that mountain bikes with 29-inch thrusters travel slower at long distances than 26-inch ones, and there is not much difference in the sprint.
Because 29 inches is recommended if you need to go on a decent road with rare interruptions. Fans of mountain hikes, where you need to make frequent halts, will be more satisfied with a 26-inch bike. But the size of the wheel also affects the patency of the vehicle. And here a simple rule applies: the more the better.
With equal performance, the profile and width of the tires are crucial. The deeper the tread, the easier it will be to go to areas with difficult access. Orbea developers take into account in their work variable circumstances affecting the suspension in various situations. It is also necessary to consider the properties of various carbon fibers. The stiffer these fibers, the more reliable they are in practice, the less vibration will propagate.
The charge for the bike depends on where it is assembled. Products with Spanish and Portuguese assemblies are more expensive than full-cycle products in Asian countries. There is no particular difference in quality, but the cost of production itself is higher.
The next step when choosing is to determine the appropriate bike functionality. There is no point in acquiring the most expensive and functional model just because someone praises it.
However, you should not ignore reviews at all. It is only necessary to concentrate when meeting with them on the description of the main features of each product and the features of its operation. You must also pay attention to which parts are most susceptible to wear and damage. Road models are chosen when it is necessary to quickly overcome sports tracks and tracks. Additionally, you should pay attention to the following parameters:
- shock absorbers features;
- pedal characteristics;
- achieved speed and the number of switched speeds;
- type of brakes, shifters;
- seat comfort.
Review of the 2019 Orbea Alma M15 bike see below.
