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Description:
- Frame: Orbea Alma
- Fork: RockShox SID Team
- Shifters: Shimano XTR
- Brakes: Shimano XTR Disc
- Chain: Shimano XTR
- Post: Thomson Elite
- Crank: Shimano XTR 44-32-24
- Wheels: DT Swiss 240 XC
- Tires: Michelin XCR 2.0
- Bar: Easton EC70
- Stem: Thomson Elite X4
- Saddle: Selle Italia Signo
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Submitted by
Sam
a Racer
from Boulder, CO, USA
Date Reviewed: February 28, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$2000.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | light, good looking, fast, rear triangle design | | Weaknesses: | prone to wear and chipping, cracks | | Bottom Line: | this bike is super nice. its compliant, quick, and undeniably sexy. the 4point rear triangle is well designed and surprisingly forgiving.
BUT, the seat tube, seat stay cluster was built too light, and is prone to cracks. I did buy the bike used, but there was very little frame damage when I got it. after a year of use (and I am a 5'11", 140lb xc racer so it was not heavy use) small cracks had developed around this area. In addition, the clear coating held up quite poorly, several chips on the down tube and bb cluster as a result of small rocks being kicked up.
Also, the bonding agent used to attach the cable stop on the seat tube is very weak, which will cause the stop to crack or break off entirely.
bottom line: its a killer ride, but the reliability is beans. spend your money elsewhere. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jose
a Racer
from Santa Ana
Date Reviewed: December 9, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1300.00 | | Purchased At: | Ciclo Guilly | | Strengths: | I though I got a bike... but this is an airplane!
This baby rocks. Feels great, excellent handling and control, best in class for climbing and it is everything I could have dream when going down.
World Cup graphics looks great. | | Weaknesses: | None so far. | | Similar Products Used: | Orbea Lanza, Specialized Stumpjumper, Salsa Caballero | | Bike Setup: | Fox Fork 100X, Crossmax wheels, Shimano XT components. | | Bottom Line: | If your looking for a XC competition machine, this is simply the best you can get. Its cost is lower than similar frames (Scott, Trek, Specialized) and it is just perfect in every detail.
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Submitted by
JT
a
from Arlington, VA
Date Reviewed: August 27, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | Bicycle Pro Shop | | Strengths: | Everything I listed below and great customer service! | | Bottom Line: | This is a follow up to my previous review. The new frame came in and I've been riding it for a few weeks now. All is right in the world. One thing I did discover is that the frame I originally purchased in February 06 was actually an 05 model. The replacement frame is 06 ... I'm not quite sure why I was given an 05 model but it doesn't matter anymore. What I did notice immediately is that the seatpost tube appears to be redesigned on the 06 model ... they seem to have beefed it up a bit near seat post collar (right where my original frame cracked) and my confidence in this frame has been restored.
This is an awesome bike from an awesome company and I would recommend it to anyone else like me (unmarried or with no girlfriend telling you that you shouldn't spend your money on it ... or you just want an absolutely beautiful and kick ass bike). | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JT
a
from Arlington, VA
Date Reviewed: July 10, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1700.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycle Pro Shop | | Strengths: | Unbelievably light
Carbon Fiber
Looks slick
Orbea Service | | Weaknesses: | Frame cracked at the seatpost collar after three months | | Similar Products Used: | I could barely afford this one ... I certainly couldn't afford to try anything else like it. | | Bike Setup: | Full XTR in UHaul boxes while I wait for my frame to get returned. | | Bottom Line: | While I've had this bike it has been absolutely amazing. Incredibly fast, stiff, responsive and an awful lot of fun to ride. Plus there's something kind of cool about a 20 pound MTN bike. It's just been a great all around ride ...
Until the frame cracked right at the seat tube after three months. I don't know how this happened as I havne't had a chance to take the bike offroad yet but it happened and it sucked. However, between Bicycle Pro Shop in DC (one of the top two places I have been to) and Orbea, the frame is getting replaced under the lifetime warranty.
I'm willing to chalk this up to a one off problem and I do appreciate that Orbea is taking care of it. Plus, give it one ride, and you'll see why I'm more excited about the new ride and less upset at this happening.
If I was still riding this right now, I'd be giving it 5 each. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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