Orbea Orca, Shimano Ultegra, Carbon Fiber Road Bike
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About this product
The Orbea Orca is a carbon fiber road bike equipped with Shimano Ultegra components, weighing in at a lightweight 16 lbs. It features a 46 cm frame and 700C wheels, making it suitable for smaller adult riders. The bike has a 10-speed drivetrain with derailleur gears, operated by thumb shifters on a flat bar handlebar. Braking is managed by mechanical rim brakes. Presented in a green, gray, and black color scheme, this 1996 model offers a vintage touch despite being listed as non-vintage in some aspects, focusing on a lightweight build for road performance.
Our take
This Orbea Orca offers an interesting blend for a road bike. The carbon fiber frame and 16 lb weight make it genuinely lightweight, which is a huge plus for climbing or just general handling. The Shimano Ultegra components suggest reliable shifting performance. However, the flat bar with thumb shifters is an unusual choice for a road bike, typically favoring drop bars. The mechanical rim brakes are effective, but newer bikes often feature disc brakes for improved stopping power in varied conditions. The 1996 model year hints at a more classic design, which might appeal to some, but the 'non-vintage' tag adds a bit of confusion. For the price, it's a very light carbon bike with decent components.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Very lightweight carbon fiber frame (16 lb)
- Shimano Ultegra components
- 700C wheels for road efficiency
- Made in Spain
Cons
- Flat bar with thumb shifters
- Mechanical rim brakes
- 1996 model year
Specifications
- Handlebar Type Flat Bar
- Wheel Size 700C
- Bike Type Road Bike
- Color Green/Gray/Black
- Tire Type Clincher Tires
- Material Carbon Fiber
Show all 21 specifications
- Number of Speeds
- 10 Speed
- Vintage
- No
- Brand
- Orbea
- Department
- Unisex Adults
- Model Year
- 1996
- Brake Type
- Rim Brake - Mechanical
- Suspension Type
- No Suspension
- Item Height
- 46 cm XS
- Model
- Ultegra
- Shifter Style
- Thumb Shifter
- Features
- Lightweight
- Gear Change Mechanism
- Derailleur Gears
- Item Weight
- 16 lb
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Frame Size
- 46 cm
