How I Modified My Road Bike For Extra Speed | Ollie's New Bike

Ollie introduces his brand new Orbea Orca Aero, specifically modified to chase every possible watt for an upcoming 10-mile time trial. He breaks down the unique tech choices, from a massive 58t chainring and 1x drivetrain to narrow 36cm bars and 165mm shorter cranks. Watch to see the full list of "marginal gains," hear the titanium freehub sound check, and find out the final weight of this aero machine.

Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 - Introduction
00:24 - Frame & Pro Pedigree
01:33 - Why I Switched to 1x
02:05 - The Massive 58t Chainring
02:54 - CeramicSpeed & Waxed Chain
03:29 - Narrow 36cm Cockpit
04:42 - 165mm Shorter Cranks & Fit
06:15 - Elite Drive Wheels & Pirelli Tyres
08:58 - Favero Assioma Power Pedals
10:24 - Freehub Sound Check & Weight

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Ollie went all-out with a 58t chainring and a super-narrow cockpit, but which of these modifications do you think offers the biggest real-world speed advantage? Let us know in the comments which "marginal gain" you’d add to your own bike first! 👇

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