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The New Orca Aero Has a Feature Others Will Copy
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We head to the stunning roads of Sierra Nevada to put the brand new Orbea Orca Aero to the test, a bike that claims a massive 21-watt saving over its predecessor. Discover how Orbea has looked beyond the wind tunnel to focus on total system efficiency, including a unique bottom bracket drop and refined tube shapes for better real-world stability. From the innovative "BB Keel" to massive tyre clearance, we break down every technical detail of this high-performance machine.
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Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 - Introduction to the Orbea Orca Aero
00:42 - Orbea’s Design Philosophy
01:09 - Redesigned Tube Shapes & Fork
02:30 - CFD Modelling & Aerodynamic Efficiency
03:50 - Customisation & Integrated Storage
05:40 - The Innovative BB Keel & Fork Bumpers
07:18 - Total System Efficiency & Geometry
10:21 - The Advantage of a Lower Bottom Bracket
11:59 - Weight, Stiffness & Performance Gains
14:37 - Practical Features & Final Thoughts
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The new Orca Aero focuses on total system efficiency rather than just wind tunnel numbers. Which do you value more in a bike: absolute aerodynamics or better handling and stability in the real world? Let us know in the comments! 👇
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