$1,689.40

With this Oiz OMR cross-country frame, Orbea kept the best qualities of the previous iteration, while increasing lateral stiffness by moving to Boost rear hub spacing and employing a thru-axle. These changes also lighten up the rear end, and allow for 2.4” tires with the shortest possible chainstays, adding simplicity, confidence, and better traction to the list of attributes that go along with the Oiz.

The Boost hub spacing is icing on the already impressive rear suspension cake. As you can see from the image, there is no pivot by the rear axle. Fewer bolts mean less weight and less to go wrong. They’re able to manage this feat with slender UFO seat stays that can take up the smallest vibrations, meaning that the suspension doesn’t need to engage for every pebble and root on the trail. But once that small threshold is overcome, they recommend 15mm of sag, you have 80mm of suspension. The suspension is progressive for the first 60mm, then steepens at the end to limit bottoming out. Keeping the suspension active also is thanks to cartridge bearings at the shock pivot, a molded carbon-fiber pivot link, and a steel bolt holding it all together.

When the bike rolls, the big wheels make the rolling easier. But big is relative, and smaller riders often find 29” wheels too big. As a result, the Small is only offered with 27.5” wheels, the Medium comes either with 27.5” or 29”, and the Large and Extra Large with 29” only. Each frame is designed to maximize agility. The smaller wheels are paired with shorter stays to keep the wheel tucked as closely as possible to keep the ride scooty.

And keeping the bike working well and smart are the details Orbea works so hard to master. The head tube is designed for 1 1/8” to 1 1/2” steerer tubes, providing great torsional stiffness and minimal weight gain. There’s a direct mount for the front derailleur, making it easy to choose either a 1x (34-tooth max) or 2x drivetrain (38/28 are the biggest rings). You can even run a triple cranks if you want). The rear brake caliper is secured to a direct post mount because it’s simpler, lighter, and virtually eliminates chatter caused by harmonic vibrations. The mounting point is for 160mm rotors, though an adapter can be employed so you can use 180mm rotors. The bottom bracket is the light, stiff, and internal BB92.

Cables run internally, and they can accept either electronic or mechanical shifting. You can even hook up iCD shocks to get electronic control over your damping. If you go electronic, the battery will reside in the 31.8mm seatpost. And if you want a dropper post as well, that cable can be run internally, too. And it’s all covered by a lifetime warranty.

The Orbea Oiz OMR calls you to commit to full-on race performance.