Orbea Bikes
History
In the heart of Basque Country, three brothers created what will be known as the Orbea bike and company. They began selling handguns to governments with an ornate logo reading “OH” for Orbea Hermanos, translated to Orbea Brothers.
In 1930, Orbea Brothers permanently exited the gun business and welcomed a new age of Orbea Bicycles. Orbea Bikes gained recognition as a premier cycling brand during the Tour de France with the champion, Mariano Cañardo. This tiny workshop grew to become the first factory in a city eventually dedicated to the industry, with relentless work and ambition.
When new markets emerged and the American penchant for cycling exploded, they turned their gaze toward Europe for guidance, innovative products, and novel designs. Orbea, as one of cycling’s oldest companies, took the lead.
The Basque Country has an innate passion for cycling, a perpetual love of the sport from edge to edge. It is a paradise for a cyclist to take on the road, on a bike sharing experiences with friends, but also a land of cycling champions and legends, who suffer to conquer the peaks. It’s in this environment that the Orbea mountain bikes have thrived, making cycling integral in the fabric of Basque Country society.
Base Camp Cyclery is proud to be an Orbea bike dealer and bring a part of Orbea’s long tradition to Denver with nine Orbea bikes; Rallon, Terra, Occam, Oiz, Laufey, Rise, Urrun, Vibe, and the Wild FS.
Product Details
Rallon
The Orbea Rallon is the difference between the tentative first go of the year and the ripping third lap of a midsummer day. It’s the ease of knowing your suspension is dialed. It’s a boost of confidence, speed, and control when a bit more of any could make a winning formula.
Enduralin is the extra bit of fun that turns a good ride into a great one – the shouting of the crowd, a flow state of euphoria, cowbells, chainsaws, accelerated reaction time and enhanced perception.
Orbea Rallon; the difference between a Good Time and All-Time.
Terra
The definition of gravel changes from place to place, but the Orbea Terra feels at home no matter where you ride, whether it’s Appalachia, The Rockies, or anywhere in between.
The Terra is a tried-and-true gravel bike with relentless reliability and a design that offers a combination of performance and comfort. It can be mounted with 700 x 45c tires for speed and efficiency on dirt roads or with 650 x 2.1 treads for durability and high-volume comfort if you need a bit more traction.
If you are looking for a bike that will take you on long rides, Terra’s multi mounting system gives room to mount up to three water bottles, so you can proceed knowing that you’ll always be hydrated.
Oiz
Orbea Oiz is familiar with the hard work it takes to reach summits, leaderboards and podium steps. This Orbea mountain bike doesn’t need to fabricate a pedigree for this phenomenon – two world championships prove Oiz is a thoroughbred.
Oiz and serious cross-country are synonymous, its presence on the World Cup is undeniable. Is the lightest, stiffest and most efficient machine available whether you pin on a number or take it up to the highest peak on your afternoon ride.
Oiz has what you need to get there-there is no better weapon to aim for the top.
Occam
Occam’s razor is a principle in philosophy that means the simplest answer is often the right one. Although things aren’t always simple on the trail, the Orbea Occam is often the right bike.
The Occam is engineered to excel with 140mm or 150mm front and rear travel, and the progressive rear suspension works well with either an air or a coil shock. This bike is designed to perform as an all-mountain bike while being capable of servicing light enduro work.
Its slacker head angle and longer wheelbase provide a comforting sense of stability while the steep seat angle and longer reach allow for more efficient pedaling and greater freedom of motion. If you want a bike that will let you ride the way you like, Occam might be the Orbea for you.
Laufey
Trails are diverse. Riders are too. It only makes sense that your bike follows suit.
The Orbea Laufey is perhaps Orbea’s most flexible bike, and with a thoughtfully engineered lightweight aluminum frame, it stays light on the wallet. Featuring 29” wheels with wide 2.6” tires, this MTB gives its rider grip, confidence, and traction.
Whether you’re looking for stability at high speeds, excellent cornering ability, or balanced maneuvering, the Laufey delivers an unforgettable riding experience. It has sleek internal routing for cables that hug the head tube, so you’ll never get any rubbing or rattling.
Orbea bikes continue to be one of the most popular and well-made mountain bike brands in the game. Ask anyone who has taken a spin on one, and they’ll tell you the experience is second to none. To demo or rent one of our popular Orbea bikes, stop by the shop or call 720-612-4962.