I'm interested if anyone has one of these too.
H10, H30 or H50.
I discovered them in October and ordered one then (H50) on the strength of the picture alone. There is no Orbea dealer in my country so a demo was out.
Needless to say, I am still waiting for it to appear. The UK based on-line dealer I bought through has been fine at communicating and I'm following things on-line.
I get the impression that there are serious supply problems. The carbon framed versions seem easier to acquire but the hydro is as rare as hens teeth.

If anyone has any facts to add to my conjecture then please enlighten me!


Cheers,
G.

 

Three pages of good info here: http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=602709

The hydro frames are selling as fast as they can be shipped, but the good news is that they are trickling in constantly. Same story with the carbon Alma 29.

JMH

 

Thanks JMH. I want to buy one from Bike Line. They are listed as a premier dealer. I called the Wilmington store and was directed to call the Newark store. Talked to a guy there who said they hadn't sold one in a couple years ? I put a call into the eastern territory rep for Orbea (Josh?). Anyway, hopefully he'll get back to me tommorrow.
I was trying to figure out the right size i'd need. The geometry chart is unreadable under the H30. I'm 5'10 3/4" w/32" inseam. My guess is a medium. The top tube seems short if i'm reading it right. I dunno. The 110 stem may make it just right.. What a sweet looking ride man...
Once i talk to the rep making sure of the size and if Orbea still really works with Bike Line, I'll call back the Wilmington store and order it up. I wonder how long i'd have to wait..

 

Thanks JMH. I want to buy one from Bike Line. They are listed as a premier dealer. I called the Wilmington store and was directed to call the Newark store. Talked to a guy there who said they hadn't sold one in a couple years ? I put a call into the eastern territory rep for Orbea (Josh?). Anyway, hopefully he'll get back to me tommorrow.
I was trying to figure out the right size i'd need. The geometry chart is unreadable under the H30. I'm 5'10 3/4" w/32" inseam. My guess is a medium. The top tube seems short if i'm reading it right. I dunno. The 110 stem may make it just right.. What a sweet looking ride man...
Once i talk to the rep making sure of the size and if Orbea still really works with Bike Line, I'll call back the Wilmington store and order it up. I wonder how long i'd have to wait..

Better geometry diagrams are posted in the thread I linked above. Definitely not too easy to read on the website.

 

Thanks again! I did see that aflter i made my last post. I saw you recommend a medium for anyone under 6'.

 

Thanks again! I did see that aflter i made my last post. I saw you recommend a medium for anyone under 6'.

IDK, I'm a hair over 5'11" (with long legs and arms), and I opted for the Large b/c I wanted to run a 75-80mm stem, and that's where my desired effective top tube length put me. I've ridden my friend's medium with a 110mm stem(with a 660mm handlebar), and while it feels nice, I prefer my bike with an 80mm stem and 700mm bar.

 

But the SO is crazy high on a large. Its like 33.07" right ? The last 29er i test rode was a Scott Scale Elite 29er. It was a large with a 31.9 stand over. I had zero room, flat footed. The topt tube was good with a 90mm stem at 24.4". Maybe i'm barking up the wrong tree. Everyone says don't worry about SO. If that was the case, the large Alma 29er TT works. I agree on a shorter stem being a little nicer.

 

Well, i ordered it! H50 package but it gets better.. As happy as i am with the H50 color scheme, i really liked the H10 black & titanium better. Josh @ Orbea suggested i could get the H10 frame all dressed in H50 parts. Big props and thanks! I'll post a pic when she's here, possibly end of the week. Love the black/titanium -

analysis paralysis over and out.
Thanks to Matt @ Bike Line too!

 

Congrats. What frame size did you go for in the end?
I'm the same measurements as you and went for the medium. Stand over was my main issue but I don't know how important that is now I've read up on it more.

Like you I went for the Black/titanium colour scheme on the H50.

If you get it in a week I'll know for sure what I've been starting to suspect... that I've been taken for a ride by the bike shop I bought from... Paid up front in full too. Feel like an idiot now! :-(

 

Went with the medium w/ riser bar.

little carbon bling for the down tube too..

 

I stuck with the default bar. Look forward to seeing pics and hearing how it rides.

 

If you get it in a week I'll know for sure what I've been starting to suspect... that I've been taken for a ride by the bike shop I bought from... Paid up front in full too. Feel like an idiot now! :-(

They have been in and out of stock so quickly that lots of guys have waited for a long time, while some folks have just been lucky that they called on the right day. We wish we could get all the bikes we need where and when we want them, but it just doesn't ever work out that way.

Enjoy! And post pics when you get er built up!

 

Thanks J. Stoked man.

 

im so in love w/ these bikes just waiting for the word from the Minister of Finance; mine will be white

 

im so in love w/ these bikes just waiting for the word from the Minister of Finance; mine will be white

Nice.. can't ever get hurt going with a white frame.

Photo shoot preview of the white frame on bikerumor.com

https://www.bikerumor.com/2011/02/04/2011-orbea-alma-hydra-alloy-29er-detail-frame-shots/

 

yeah that's a high drool factor. It was cool that you can order whatever color frame for any of the build pretty cool

 

yeah that's a high drool factor. It was cool that you can order whatever color frame for any of the build pretty cool

We don't assemble any of these bikes overseas, they ship as frames and parts kits to us in Little Rock. This allows for a bit of customization.

Stoked to hear about you guys getting your bikes ordered. As the company who first introduced a production carbon 29er back in 2006, it's nice to see the same excitement five years later for the carbon frames AND the new Hydro frames. I am loving my new Alma 29 even more than I enjoyed the original.

JMH

 

I have a first gen Alma. The rear brake boss rivet developed a little slack/started to fail in the middle of the season a couple years ago. I put a zip tie on it and finished the season. When the snow flew I dropped it off at my dealer.

A few weeks later they called and said my new frame was built with my old parts. All this cost me ZERO cash dollars. A+ customer service.

 

sorry JMH that's what i meant, i was corresponding w/ Lonnie and he said that you can choose whatever color frame and they'll build it here in the US and ship to the LBS. I always thought it came pre-assembled from overseas.

But that IS very cool that you have that flexibility to choice frame colors. Often times other manufacturers use frame colors as a means to categorize build level ie entry vs high end component.

 

sorry JMH that's what i meant, i was corresponding w/ Lonnie and he said that you can choose whatever color frame and they'll build it here in the US and ship to the LBS. I always thought it came pre-assembled from overseas.

But that IS very cool that you have that flexibility to choice frame colors. Often times other manufacturers use frame colors as a means to categorize build level ie entry vs high end component.

Yeah, I just re-read my answer and it sounded like I was ribbing you, which I wasn't. I fixed it. US assembly also allows your dealer to do additional customization like frame color, handlebar type, etc. It IS fun when people realize this is available. We are really expanding our push into MTB here in the states, so keep an eye open for demo opportunities. Come say hi if you see me out there.

Planning on kicking things off at Fruita Fat Tire Festival in April, 18Rd is heaven on earth for a hardtail 29er...

JMH

 

OH wow, i'm in socal and i've asked my LBS if they had a demo or know of when the Orbea tour was coming because i would love to throw my leg over.

Love the pics you guys put up of Moab roads; amazing

 

OH wow, i'm in socal and i've asked my LBS if they had a demo or know of when the Orbea tour was coming because i would love to throw my leg over.

Love the pics you guys put up of Moab roads; amazing

Foo, if you saw the Moab pics you must follow us on Facebook? We should be announcing this program as things solidify this spring. I would love to do some contests or other promotions to get folks out to demo. Since we can't hit every shop, we are selecting a few festivals that are destination events all on their own - events like FFTF mentioned above, Outerbike and DirtRag's Dirt Fest. That way you can come to ride the great trails and maybe squeeze in a visit with us. I plan to provide bikes, beers and burgers - a formidable combo that frankly can't be beaten.

 

My bike is at the LBS. They are building it up right now. I'll swing by tommorrow to pick it up! I ordered it Monday... Only took 3 days!

 

Riding my 2011 Alma 29er S50 is pure bliss.

 

One of the sexiest 29ers out there indeed. What do these babies cost at the LBS right now. Probably right around retail eh since they are new?