{"id":2024407,"date":"2026-07-02T14:15:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T11:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2024407"},"modified":"2026-07-02T14:15:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T11:15:52","slug":"new-orbea-orca-aero-launches-on-the-eve-of-tour-de-france-with-the-lowest-bottom-bracket-on-the-market-and-huge-tyre-capacity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2024407","title":{"rendered":"New Orbea Orca Aero launches on the eve of Tour de France with the lowest bottom bracket on the market and HUGE tyre capacity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gyRPiy9NcJGJAUxzdyB45o-1920-80.png&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source 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class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nWill Jones <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-07-02T14:15:52Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n2 July 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Plus the usual slew of wattage claims that we\u2019ve come to expect with every new bike launch<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no 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Evenepoel), plus a rogue couple of gravel bikes from Giant this week, but today it\u2019s the turn of Orbea to set its latest machine out into the wild: the new, updated and heavily overhauled Orca Aero, ready to race under the Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 riders.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The headline figures, for those of you either short on time, or breathless from the cadence of pre-Tour news and in need of a sit down: 37mm tyre clearance (plus 5mm safety clearance, so it\u2019ll swallow a 40mm as measured without too much trouble, we\u2019d have thought), a very low 78mm bottom bracket drop, and 5.1 watts of drag benefit versus the old model at 50kph, though there are more wattage claims to go over.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel 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text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3dc81210-1eac-4494-aac2-cb9d7dd50271\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CR4Snu6sUEQtVQTGwQKEwU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CR4Snu6sUEQtVQTGwQKEwU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CR4Snu6sUEQtVQTGwQKEwU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CR4Snu6sUEQtVQTGwQKEwU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CR4Snu6sUEQtVQTGwQKEwU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CR4Snu6sUEQtVQTGwQKEwU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">I&#8217;ve covered a lot of bike launches, and BB drop as a selling point is a rarity. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Orbea)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"what-s-new-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What&#8217;s new?<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-0abbce88-433d-4bff-8933-03d769bf0769-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Before we dive into the changes, fans of the old Orca Aero will be pleased to know the aero storage box on the downtube remains, though it will not be used by the Lotto riders for reasons of UCI compliance. It\u2019s not clear whether the wattage figures contained herein are with or without the box, but we do at least hope that Orbea has been consistent. The box itself is worth 1.1 watts, we presume at 50kph.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A new head tube and fork aim to reduce the frontal area without making the hose routing prohibitively complex. The new fork especially has been designed with acres of space at the crown to accommodate really very large tyres indeed. While 35mm is the current progressive end for aero bikes at present, Orbea is really pushing it with 37mm quoted, and with the 5mm either side you will most likely be able to run 40mm rubber if you so wish, as long as you don\u2019t try and do it in a UCI road event. This larger capacity leads to a claimed saving of 6-7 watts alone on cobbles at 40kph, though it isn\u2019t clear between which sizes this comparison was taken. It\u2019s also assumed the maximum clearance can only be realised by running a 1x setup.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We did not design it to win a comparison table&#8217; &#8211; Look&#8217;s new race bike blends aero with real-world performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">More unreleased bikes than ever before in tech rehearsal for the Tour de France \u2013 Mega Dauphin\u00e9 tech gallery<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JMw3Kp2CE4BeKXbeADJszj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JMw3Kp2CE4BeKXbeADJszj-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Updated Orbea Oiz keeps Orbea at the top of the XC MTB game<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There&#8217;s a wider down tube to &#8220;manage airflow more efficiently&#8221;, while at the rear end things look slimmer in keeping with modern trends of aero at the front, lightweight at the back, A slimmer seat tube and seat post, as well as slimmer seat stays help to shed weight. The frame is quoted as 900g (size and paint unknown), which is allegedly worth 2 watts on an 8% gradient at 17kph.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c7897aa9-ba66-4c31-af00-0b376857c9e2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YqTAgMSAsmuR4VQdMdzkNd-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YqTAgMSAsmuR4VQdMdzkNd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YqTAgMSAsmuR4VQdMdzkNd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YqTAgMSAsmuR4VQdMdzkNd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YqTAgMSAsmuR4VQdMdzkNd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YqTAgMSAsmuR4VQdMdzkNd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Orbea)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-5462aa2e-b7a2-4820-8194-b0fd294af6fe\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The bottom bracket is, unusually, a real talking point. The bottom bracket drop (the distance from the height of the centre of each wheel axle to the centre of the bottom bracket spindle) is 78mm, which is a good few millimetres more than most modern bikes. It is suspected this was partially done to offset the increased ride height that comes with fitting higher volume tyres, but for racers still kicking about primarily on 28mm or 30mm tyres it will slightly reduce the frontal area as you sit more \u2018in\u2019 the bike. There\u2019s also a \u2018keel\u2019 under the BB shell, which also claims to improve airflow.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-aUMKpXygZFZy5yxHvyz8Kb\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-aUMKpXygZFZy5yxHvyz8Kb slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Interestingly the lower BB also positions the end of the cranks closer to the ground, increasing the risk of pedal strike if you pedal through hard corners. When I asked Orbea whether this would be offset with shorter cranks across the range I was told these can be specced in the MyO builder at point of sale.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The new machine, with the help of some aero bottle cages, offers up 5.1 watts of benefit versus the old model, which Orbea claims is &#8220;consistent at all speeds and, crucially, across all wind yaw angles&#8221;. We\u2019ll give it the benefit of the doubt here and assume it means the aero benefit scales consistently with speed, and that the bike performs similarly across a yaw sweep.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The lower bottom bracket, along with 13 cockpit options and the ability to run 40mm of spacers all contribute to &#8220;a more stable and aerodynamic rider&#8221;, which Orbea quantifies as offering a 14-watt saving at 50kph on flat terrain. Add that to the 5 watts for the hardware alone and there is just shy of 20 watts on the table at 50kph, though it must be said that &#8216;making the rider more aerodynamic&#8217; is a classic line from many a bike launch.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As to be expected, it\u2019s electronic only, but Orbea looks to be offering everything from Shimano 105 (\u20ac5,699\/\u00a34,999\/$6,284) up to the usual SRAM Red \/ Shimano Dura-Ace (\u20ac10,999\/\u00a39,999\/$12,127) in six stock colours and the custom MyO paint options.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-aUMKpXygZFZy5yxHvyz8Kb-oYTERbCEInZgaRECA0tB7FiUBg9dCqz2\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-aUMKpXygZFZy5yxHvyz8Kb-oYTERbCEInZgaRECA0tB7FiUBg9dCqz2 slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 4<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dg6eJYmqjEkv8AXBHSgBb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dg6eJYmqjEkv8AXBHSgBb-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dg6eJYmqjEkv8AXBHSgBb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dg6eJYmqjEkv8AXBHSgBb-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dg6eJYmqjEkv8AXBHSgBb-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dg6eJYmqjEkv8AXBHSgBb-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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He\u2019s tried his hand at most cycling disciplines, from the standard mix of road, gravel, and mountain bike, to the more unusual like bike polo and tracklocross. He\u2019s made his own bike frames, covered tech news from the biggest races on the planet, and published countless premium galleries thanks to his excellent photographic eye. Also, given he doesn\u2019t ever ride indoors he\u2019s become a real expert on foul-weather riding gear. His collection of bikes is a real smorgasbord, with everything from vintage-style steel tourers through to superlight flat bar hill climb machines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We did not design it to win a comparison table&#8217; &#8211; Look&#8217;s new race bike blends aero with real-world performance<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">More unreleased bikes than ever before in tech rehearsal for the Tour de France \u2013 Mega Dauphin\u00e9 tech gallery<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JMw3Kp2CE4BeKXbeADJszj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JMw3Kp2CE4BeKXbeADJszj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JMw3Kp2CE4BeKXbeADJszj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JMw3Kp2CE4BeKXbeADJszj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JMw3Kp2CE4BeKXbeADJszj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Mountain Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Updated Orbea Oiz keeps Orbea at the top of the XC MTB game<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Bianchi launches new race bike, but not the one we expected &#8211; 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<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mUfxC3R4SQVd7jZaodq97C-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mUfxC3R4SQVd7jZaodq97C-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mUfxC3R4SQVd7jZaodq97C-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mUfxC3R4SQVd7jZaodq97C-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mUfxC3R4SQVd7jZaodq97C-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Fresh images emerge of Remco Evenepoel&#8217;s dazzling prototype Specialized Shiv<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Road Bikes<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We did not design it to win a comparison table&#8217; &#8211; Look&#8217;s new race bike blends aero with real-world performance<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6p5SNuJdgRMn97S8MW2ci-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6p5SNuJdgRMn97S8MW2ci-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6p5SNuJdgRMn97S8MW2ci-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6p5SNuJdgRMn97S8MW2ci-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6p5SNuJdgRMn97S8MW2ci-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Seka Spear review: Incredible specs and dialled geometry, but a disappointment in one vital area<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Bianchi launches new race bike, but not the one we expected &#8211; Are we calling time on the Oltre?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qACm2XM6xvGJHmbSMGCSLY-840-80.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qACm2XM6xvGJHmbSMGCSLY-650-80.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qACm2XM6xvGJHmbSMGCSLY-500-80.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qACm2XM6xvGJHmbSMGCSLY-450-80.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qACm2XM6xvGJHmbSMGCSLY-320-80.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Chinese bike brands have arrived, and Winspace is leading the charge<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n4TGuCAYxuqyVmASX5k73a-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n4TGuCAYxuqyVmASX5k73a-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n4TGuCAYxuqyVmASX5k73a-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n4TGuCAYxuqyVmASX5k73a-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n4TGuCAYxuqyVmASX5k73a-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">TotalEnergies showed us a prototype Cube aero bike, didn&#8217;t tell us a thing about it, and then took it away again &#8211; 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CR4Snu6sUEQtVQTGwQKEwU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">I&#8217;ve covered a lot of bike launches, and BB drop as a selling point is a rarity. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Orbea)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"what-s-new-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What&#8217;s new?<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-0abbce88-433d-4bff-8933-03d769bf0769-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Before we dive into the changes, fans of the old Orca Aero will be pleased to know the aero storage box on the downtube remains, though it will not be used by the Lotto riders for reasons of UCI compliance. It\u2019s not clear whether the wattage figures contained herein are with or without the box, but we do at least hope that Orbea has been consistent. The box itself is worth 1.1 watts, we presume at 50kph.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A new head tube and fork aim to reduce the frontal area without making the hose routing prohibitively complex. The new fork especially has been designed with acres of space at the crown to accommodate really very large tyres indeed. While 35mm is the current progressive end for aero bikes at present, Orbea is really pushing it with 37mm quoted, and with the 5mm either side you will most likely be able to run 40mm rubber if you so wish, as long as you don\u2019t try and do it in a UCI road event. This larger capacity leads to a claimed saving of 6-7 watts alone on cobbles at 40kph, though it isn\u2019t clear between which sizes this comparison was taken. It\u2019s also assumed the maximum clearance can only be realised by running a 1x setup.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We did not design it to win a comparison table&#8217; &#8211; Look&#8217;s new race bike blends aero with real-world performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">More unreleased bikes than ever before in tech rehearsal for the Tour de France \u2013 Mega Dauphin\u00e9 tech gallery<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JMw3Kp2CE4BeKXbeADJszj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JMw3Kp2CE4BeKXbeADJszj-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Updated Orbea Oiz keeps Orbea at the top of the XC MTB game<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There&#8217;s a wider down tube to &#8220;manage airflow more efficiently&#8221;, while at the rear end things look slimmer in keeping with modern trends of aero at the front, lightweight at the back, A slimmer seat tube and seat post, as well as slimmer seat stays help to shed weight. The frame is quoted as 900g (size and paint unknown), which is allegedly worth 2 watts on an 8% gradient at 17kph.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c7897aa9-ba66-4c31-af00-0b376857c9e2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YqTAgMSAsmuR4VQdMdzkNd-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YqTAgMSAsmuR4VQdMdzkNd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YqTAgMSAsmuR4VQdMdzkNd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YqTAgMSAsmuR4VQdMdzkNd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YqTAgMSAsmuR4VQdMdzkNd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YqTAgMSAsmuR4VQdMdzkNd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Orbea)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-5462aa2e-b7a2-4820-8194-b0fd294af6fe\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The bottom bracket is, unusually, a real talking point. The bottom bracket drop (the distance from the height of the centre of each wheel axle to the centre of the bottom bracket spindle) is 78mm, which is a good few millimetres more than most modern bikes. It is suspected this was partially done to offset the increased ride height that comes with fitting higher volume tyres, but for racers still kicking about primarily on 28mm or 30mm tyres it will slightly reduce the frontal area as you sit more \u2018in\u2019 the bike. There\u2019s also a \u2018keel\u2019 under the BB shell, which also claims to improve airflow.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-aUMKpXygZFZy5yxHvyz8Kb\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-aUMKpXygZFZy5yxHvyz8Kb slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Interestingly the lower BB also positions the end of the cranks closer to the ground, increasing the risk of pedal strike if you pedal through hard corners. When I asked Orbea whether this would be offset with shorter cranks across the range I was told these can be specced in the MyO builder at point of sale.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The new machine, with the help of some aero bottle cages, offers up 5.1 watts of benefit versus the old model, which Orbea claims is &#8220;consistent at all speeds and, crucially, across all wind yaw angles&#8221;. We\u2019ll give it the benefit of the doubt here and assume it means the aero benefit scales consistently with speed, and that the bike performs similarly across a yaw sweep.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The lower bottom bracket, along with 13 cockpit options and the ability to run 40mm of spacers all contribute to &#8220;a more stable and aerodynamic rider&#8221;, which Orbea quantifies as offering a 14-watt saving at 50kph on flat terrain. Add that to the 5 watts for the hardware alone and there is just shy of 20 watts on the table at 50kph, though it must be said that &#8216;making the rider more aerodynamic&#8217; is a classic line from many a bike launch.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As to be expected, it\u2019s electronic only, but Orbea looks to be offering everything from Shimano 105 (\u20ac5,699\/\u00a34,999\/$6,284) up to the usual SRAM Red \/ Shimano Dura-Ace (\u20ac10,999\/\u00a39,999\/$12,127) in six stock colours and the custom MyO paint options.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-aUMKpXygZFZy5yxHvyz8Kb-oYTERbCEInZgaRECA0tB7FiUBg9dCqz2\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-aUMKpXygZFZy5yxHvyz8Kb-oYTERbCEInZgaRECA0tB7FiUBg9dCqz2 slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 4<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dg6eJYmqjEkv8AXBHSgBb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dg6eJYmqjEkv8AXBHSgBb-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dg6eJYmqjEkv8AXBHSgBb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dg6eJYmqjEkv8AXBHSgBb-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dg6eJYmqjEkv8AXBHSgBb-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dg6eJYmqjEkv8AXBHSgBb-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BuaXbrtxrN3WqqEQeG7HT.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BuaXbrtxrN3WqqEQeG7HT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BuaXbrtxrN3WqqEQeG7HT.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Orbea)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9g37mfNyXBwHAxzvywBBT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9g37mfNyXBwHAxzvywBBT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9g37mfNyXBwHAxzvywBBT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9g37mfNyXBwHAxzvywBBT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9g37mfNyXBwHAxzvywBBT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9g37mfNyXBwHAxzvywBBT-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9g37mfNyXBwHAxzvywBBT.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9g37mfNyXBwHAxzvywBBT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9g37mfNyXBwHAxzvywBBT.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Orbea)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-aUMKpXygZFZy5yxHvyz8Kb\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-aUMKpXygZFZy5yxHvyz8Kb slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rcdGNkZsAp22gXEbfMFpjU-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rcdGNkZsAp22gXEbfMFpjU.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rcdGNkZsAp22gXEbfMFpjU.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rcdGNkZsAp22gXEbfMFpjU.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Will Jones<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Senior Tech Writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Will joined the Cyclingnews team as a reviews writer in 2022, having previously written for Cyclist, BikeRadar and Advntr. He\u2019s tried his hand at most cycling disciplines, from the standard mix of road, gravel, and mountain bike, to the more unusual like bike polo and tracklocross. He\u2019s made his own bike frames, covered tech news from the biggest races on the planet, and published countless premium galleries thanks to his excellent photographic eye. Also, given he doesn\u2019t ever ride indoors he\u2019s become a real expert on foul-weather riding gear. His collection of bikes is a real smorgasbord, with everything from vintage-style steel tourers through to superlight flat bar hill climb machines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We did not design it to win a comparison table&#8217; &#8211; Look&#8217;s new race bike blends aero with real-world performance<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; 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Are we calling time on the Oltre?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cwLsBWYVEHH8RvYAEjnEie-840-80.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cwLsBWYVEHH8RvYAEjnEie-650-80.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cwLsBWYVEHH8RvYAEjnEie-500-80.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cwLsBWYVEHH8RvYAEjnEie-450-80.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cwLsBWYVEHH8RvYAEjnEie-320-80.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The new Canyon Endurace CFR has been designed with a single purpose in mind: &#8216;Get to Roubaix fastest&#8217; 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&#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar names teammate Isaac del Toro as a possible Tour de France winner<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sAhMoW5AvyqmQorZDrtqV4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sAhMoW5AvyqmQorZDrtqV4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sAhMoW5AvyqmQorZDrtqV4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sAhMoW5AvyqmQorZDrtqV4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sAhMoW5AvyqmQorZDrtqV4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I know where you want to go&#8217; &#8211; Remco Evenepoel tersely shoots down suggestions of a Tour de France rivalry with Florian Lipowitz<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JB6BwRHd9cxUxPy8S6u4wW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JB6BwRHd9cxUxPy8S6u4wW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JB6BwRHd9cxUxPy8S6u4wW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JB6BwRHd9cxUxPy8S6u4wW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JB6BwRHd9cxUxPy8S6u4wW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I will not take risks for something other than the GC&#8217; \u2013 Paul Seixas all-in for the big goal against Poga\u010dar and Vingegaard at Tour de France debut<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aKqhbj6iZ7snSxFMJJpDLP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aKqhbj6iZ7snSxFMJJpDLP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aKqhbj6iZ7snSxFMJJpDLP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aKqhbj6iZ7snSxFMJJpDLP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aKqhbj6iZ7snSxFMJJpDLP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We&#8217;ve never really had a fight&#8217; 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CR4Snu6sUEQtVQTGwQKEwU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">I&#8217;ve covered a lot of bike launches, and BB drop as a selling point is a rarity. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Orbea)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"what-s-new-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What&#8217;s new?<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-0abbce88-433d-4bff-8933-03d769bf0769-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Before we dive into the changes, fans of the old Orca Aero will be pleased to know the aero storage box on the downtube remains, though it will not be used by the Lotto riders for reasons of UCI compliance. It\u2019s not clear whether the wattage figures contained herein are with or without the box, but we do at least hope that Orbea has been consistent. The box itself is worth 1.1 watts, we presume at 50kph.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A new head tube and fork aim to reduce the frontal area without making the hose routing prohibitively complex. The new fork especially has been designed with acres of space at the crown to accommodate really very large tyres indeed. While 35mm is the current progressive end for aero bikes at present, Orbea is really pushing it with 37mm quoted, and with the 5mm either side you will most likely be able to run 40mm rubber if you so wish, as long as you don\u2019t try and do it in a UCI road event. This larger capacity leads to a claimed saving of 6-7 watts alone on cobbles at 40kph, though it isn\u2019t clear between which sizes this comparison was taken. It\u2019s also assumed the maximum clearance can only be realised by running a 1x setup.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We did not design it to win a comparison table&#8217; &#8211; Look&#8217;s new race bike blends aero with real-world performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">More unreleased bikes than ever before in tech rehearsal for the Tour de France \u2013 Mega Dauphin\u00e9 tech gallery<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JMw3Kp2CE4BeKXbeADJszj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JMw3Kp2CE4BeKXbeADJszj-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Updated Orbea Oiz keeps Orbea at the top of the XC MTB game<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There&#8217;s a wider down tube to &#8220;manage airflow more efficiently&#8221;, while at the rear end things look slimmer in keeping with modern trends of aero at the front, lightweight at the back, A slimmer seat tube and seat post, as well as slimmer seat stays help to shed weight. The frame is quoted as 900g (size and paint unknown), which is allegedly worth 2 watts on an 8% gradient at 17kph.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c7897aa9-ba66-4c31-af00-0b376857c9e2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YqTAgMSAsmuR4VQdMdzkNd-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YqTAgMSAsmuR4VQdMdzkNd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YqTAgMSAsmuR4VQdMdzkNd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YqTAgMSAsmuR4VQdMdzkNd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YqTAgMSAsmuR4VQdMdzkNd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YqTAgMSAsmuR4VQdMdzkNd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Orbea)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-5462aa2e-b7a2-4820-8194-b0fd294af6fe\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The bottom bracket is, unusually, a real talking point. The bottom bracket drop (the distance from the height of the centre of each wheel axle to the centre of the bottom bracket spindle) is 78mm, which is a good few millimetres more than most modern bikes. It is suspected this was partially done to offset the increased ride height that comes with fitting higher volume tyres, but for racers still kicking about primarily on 28mm or 30mm tyres it will slightly reduce the frontal area as you sit more \u2018in\u2019 the bike. There\u2019s also a \u2018keel\u2019 under the BB shell, which also claims to improve airflow.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-aUMKpXygZFZy5yxHvyz8Kb\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-aUMKpXygZFZy5yxHvyz8Kb slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Interestingly the lower BB also positions the end of the cranks closer to the ground, increasing the risk of pedal strike if you pedal through hard corners. When I asked Orbea whether this would be offset with shorter cranks across the range I was told these can be specced in the MyO builder at point of sale.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The new machine, with the help of some aero bottle cages, offers up 5.1 watts of benefit versus the old model, which Orbea claims is &#8220;consistent at all speeds and, crucially, across all wind yaw angles&#8221;. We\u2019ll give it the benefit of the doubt here and assume it means the aero benefit scales consistently with speed, and that the bike performs similarly across a yaw sweep.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The lower bottom bracket, along with 13 cockpit options and the ability to run 40mm of spacers all contribute to &#8220;a more stable and aerodynamic rider&#8221;, which Orbea quantifies as offering a 14-watt saving at 50kph on flat terrain. 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