Orbea Orca M21eLTD PWR Disc Road Bike 2022

Orbea Orca M21eLTD PWR Disc Road Bike 2022

A force to be reckoned with on the asphalt, the Orbea Orca M21eLTD PWR Disc Road Bike combines responsive geometry with a state of the art OMX carbon monocoque construction to deliver a ride experience like no other. Dripping with technology, it sees a SRAM Force eTap AXS groupset for fully wireless shifting and an integrated Force AXS power meter to take your training to new heights. Whether hunting KOMs or putting down the power on a club ride, this bike excels on all fronts.

The Orca is a modern take on the road-race formula. This high-end model sees a carbon lay-up optimised for outright performance, prioritising weight, stiffness, and ride quality. Continuous fibres around the headtube and bottom bracket allow for compliance without sacrificing power transfer, while the compact layers allow Orbea to use less material to shed unnecessary weight. OMX frames utilise different tube shapes to their OMR equivalents, with subtly flattened tubing eliminating 10% of drag over the prior design.

Sitting high into the spec range, the M21eLTD leaves little to be desired. The SRAM Force AXS groupset features a wide, 12-speed gear range and is paired with their Force hydraulic disc brakes for powerful, confident braking, even during unexpected showers. Vision 40 SC Disc carbon wheels are featured to reduce rolling weight whilst retaining an aerodynamic benefit, and a carbon Orbea handlebar delivers exceptional rigidity to enhance power transfer. 

Highlights

• Lower mass reduced aerodynamic drag and increased efficiency make the Orca the ultimate, all-round road racing machine
• The frame and forks are made from the highest grade of OMX carbon fibre
• A Dynamic Structure carbon lay-up pattern awards increased torsional stiffness and comfort
• The down tube, seat tube and seat stays are sculpted to reduce drag by 10%
• Aerodynamic, neat and rattle-free Internal Cable Routing format completely hides all cables
• Freeflow fork design spreads the legs away from the wheel to reduce air turbulence and drag
• Frame and fork clearance facilitate the use of tyres with a width of up to 32mm
• The Orca Racing Geometry is aggressive but comfortable and promotes precise handling
• Vision 40 SC Disc Carbon wheels are light, wind tunnel verified and are compatible with tubeless-ready or standard clincher tyres
• SRAM Force eTap AXS wireless electronic gears are precise and reliable
• SRAM Force eTap AXS hydraulic disc brakes offer powerful and controllable stopping power
• Orbea ICR stem internally routes all cables directly into the frame
• Orbea carbon handlebars are light, stiff and comfortable
• Orbea Orca seatpost offers an adjustable amount of setback between 0 and 25mm