So many good options this year for XC bikes. It's making it very hard to choose.

 

This bike with a 120 34sc would be exactly what I want. Anyone know if they will be offering frame only?

 

I really want the TR version, it ticks pretty much all the boxes for me apart from some of the parts specc'd but I could easily live with them for a while and upgrade later. I particularly like the fact its specc'd with the 34 SC. Hmmm, I'm looking forward to some ride reports and real world weights...

 

I've researched the hell out of this category this year and ultimately decided not to buy a new bike because nothing checked every box in my wishlist. I heard a little about the Oiz but couldn't find the details on the builds until today and boy does this change my mind. I too am really interested to hear some real ride reports and weights, but the M10-TR build is so damn close to what I've been looking for 120/120 with DPS rear and 34 SC front, 2 bottle cages inside the frame (that's huge to me for endurance races and long training rides) and a $5400 msrp?

The comparable SB100 build is $8000, the comparable Sniper trail build is between 6-6.5k (6k build doesn't have SC fork, 6.5k build does but also has carbon wheels) and neither of those bikes have 2 bottles in the triangle. On paper, the closest true comparison would be the Lux CF 8.0 Race Team that they list on the euro-only website. That is ~5300 when converted to USD and has a 34SC 'Elite' (110mm) the new 12-speed XTR spec and XRC 1250 carbon wheels. If they bring it to US and the price holds, that's a ridiculous spec for the dollar and nothing else can really compete with it in this category, but the Oiz spec for the same price is pretty damn close on everything but the wheels. I also prefer the more progressive geometry and longer travel on the TR option of the Oiz.

So yeah, I guess it comes back to real world ride reports and a sanity check on the weight, but I'm really impressed on paper.

 

Has anyone seen any proper ride reports anywhere on the web? Bike looks perfect on paper, but would like to know a bit more before pulling the trigger.

 

I keep looking, but haven't come across anything yet. Bring it on! I want to see how this compares to the new Canyon Lux.

 

Interesting, they must have added Blur TR very recently, I've checked the Blur out multiple times before and never saw it. The 'Elite' version of the 34SC is not compelling to me though, the total build weight on the TR variants of the Blur are 2 pounds heavier than the equivalent 32SC versions. I'm hoping the TR version of the Oiz comes right in around 25 given that's where the Sniper Trail is with the same 120mm shock and 120mm 34SC. I can give up 2 pounds for an extra 20mm front & rear, but same weight just for another 10mm up front? meh.

 

I just wish it had 20mm more reach and was slacked out by a degree or two in the trail flavor. If this thing was closer to the Sniper geo I'd be all over it.

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Hopefully some good reviews will be released soon...

 

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-ride-2019-orbea-oiz.html

 

Thanks for sharing, been searching around for this for a few days now. I think it looks great and the numbers on paper strike a great balance for someone like me who veers more towards xc riding but would still like to feel more confident descending or comfortable on long ride. Currently riding a top fuel, and the 120mm version of this bike is making me consider a switch.

 

Numbers look good, build kits look like decent value. Ride reports from this, new Epic Evo and the Sniper have all been done by trail/enduro riders [emoji848]

Would love to hear some reviews of these bikes from guys who've done some XC races on them.

Not quite on par with the new Canyon on value, but the geometry on this looks more exciting.

 

Is anyone doing proper XC reviews?

 

Best I've found so far is users on this forum for bikes that are available now. There's a fairly decent ride review on the Canyon Lux on YouTube with Guy Kesteven. That Pinkbike "first ride" on the Lux was pretty disappointing.

All I can say is that it's currently a good time to be looking for a new XC bike! Lots of good choices available [emoji106]

 

I currently have two of them sitting in my basement. Unfortunately, neither of them is mine.

The reviews from people riding them is they are really good bikes. Big improvement over the old Oiz, which I thought was a pretty damm good bike to begin with.

 

Can you give us some sizes and weights?

Thanks

 

OIZ M10-TR 19 / $5,399 or Epic EVO $5,800.
I like the specs more on the OIZ, just that I don't know a single person that has an Orbea MTB, only several road bikes so I know they make a good product. I just need a few more reviews. Strangely I did a sizing check on the website and it has me on a M, I know there is no way I would get a M, I'm 6' 33" inseam.

 

I have their gravel bike the Terra. My first Orbea. I am very impressed with the bike. It pedals very efficiently and as a result, am very interested in the Oiz.

In regards to your sizing; I am 5'9" and after having a Pole Evolink, I would never buy a size Medium in any bike. I have two 2018 Epics (large) currently with blown shocks -hence the search for another bike, and would not want them any smaller.

 

Price is right, I would just build my own wheel set and use those that come with it as a backup set. I have ridden an Epic, I am one of the few that never had problems with the brain I guess, I'm just looking for more of a playful bike since I'm not really into racing, maybe a few Endurance events here and there. With the Evo, I would need to change the cranks, most of the cockpit just to lighten it up more.

 

So Orbea must be smoking some good crack. They put the frame only option on the website but they priced it at $3500!!! Are they trying to outdo yeti as top rip off?

 

Yikes. I thought the Lux was bad at $3k. Maybe they don't actually want to sell frames.

 

That's a lot cake considering the Epic Ultralite is only few hundo more and Sniper is @ $1000 less.

 

When looking at prices, don't forget to factor in Orbea's lifetime warranty.

I have never needed it but its good to know its there.

Fantastic bikes.

 

Trying to decide between the 120 tr and the Santa Cruz blur tr. anyone been able to ride both of these yet. Want a bike that I can do xc races on but is capable enough for local trail riding

 

I just contacted Orbea USA about availability for the OIZ 100mm or 120mm with Eagle or XTR. March 2019. Some totally stock models may be available sooner.

 

Interesting. I talked to LBS a few weeks ago and they said projected availability according to Orbea for the M10 TR was late November or December but some of the 100mm stock builds would be available much earlier.

Either way, you definitely won't be racing this season on the longer travel Oiz.

 

Interesting. I talked to LBS a few weeks ago and they said projected availability according to Orbea for the M10 TR was late November or December but some of the 100mm stock builds would be available much earlier.

Either way, you definitely won't be racing this season on the longer travel Oiz.

Projected delivery dates from Bike Co's, home remodels and dining in Paris all have one thing in common. = They Run Late.

I hope I am wrong. Having a close look at Canyon Lux (Fall 2018...), SC Blur, Intense Scalpel 120mm. At least the Blur you can purchase.

 

Still no ride impressions?

 

Edit

 

Where is this thing?

 

March 2019

 

I'd love to seems some more details too - weight especially. This is really looking like the bike for me, even with the long weight.

I was seriously about to take the plunge on a Scott Spark 900, which I still think is a good option but the Orbea takes two bottles, is full carbon (the 2019 Spark 910 has a alu rear triangle) and is a better build overall (minus the kind of narrow Mavic wheels)...

 

waiting for updates on this rig.

 

I wish there was some additional ride information just some more articles to geek out over