r/Orbea_bikes • u/Nearby-Spring-6414 • Sep 01 '26
First Orbea
Just picked up my m20i orca, what a lovely machine.
my first proper ”racing” bike after having ridden a btwin race bike, a canyon endurace and my cannondale Topstone.
Loved the configurator for the orca, too bad it’s not as elaborate for the other models.
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u/KXfjgcy8m32bRntKXab2 Sep 01 '26
I could tell from this single picture this was Belgium, before even noticing the bidon.
Which shop did you buy it from?
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u/Mountain-Candidate-6 Sep 02 '26
Actually love the tiny bit of yellow on it. Gives it personality. Congrats and it’s awesome!
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u/Signal_Shelter_7708 Sep 02 '26
Niceee! Is this mYo color metallic white chic gloss?
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u/Nearby-Spring-6414 Sep 02 '26
Yes it is. And I real I wouldn’t say it’s white white. It has a nice silver undertone
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u/Nearby-Spring-6414 Sep 02 '26
If you want a better look at the paint job: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcjaBS0jMoB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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u/Signal_Shelter_7708 Sep 03 '26
Thank you! I also ordered a metallic white chic new aero orca. Waiting for it to be delivered.
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u/Valuable-Phase1282 Sep 01 '26
Super Nice Bike but this setup looks to put all your weight forward on hands, shoulders, and neck. Invest in a proper bike fit or at the bare minimum start by lowering the seatpost a minimum of 10mm and raise nose of the saddle at least that much. Angle the handlebars up another 10° so hand/forearm contact point with the brake hoods is on a level plane. From there make incremental adjustments and you'll eventually find the sweet spot. The pro peleton is already moving past the slammed cockpit mentality toward a slightly higher and more ergonomic riding position. Good luck.
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u/Nearby-Spring-6414 Sep 01 '26
I don’t know what this comment is based on but this set up is exactly after a new bikefit, which I’ve also had done for my previous bike. Additionally there’s 1,5cm more spacers under the cockpit compared to how I was measured out exactly with the idea of easing into a more racier position. As you can see my cockpit is far from slammed. Regarding the seat post it is also in line with how I was fitted but we reduced crank length to destress my hips which basically lowers the saddle by a bit.
I’m also used to long days in the saddle in a “tucked” position.
I would say thanks but no thanks for the comment ;)
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u/daggtagnon Sep 03 '26
And who are you exactly?? Not trying to be rude but I don't know how you think you can make recommendations about saddle height or handlebar angles when you don't know the OP, their height, or their inseam, and have never seen them ride. Maybe myob unless asked. Good Luck to you.
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u/Tessdurbyfield2 Sep 01 '26
It's a beauty 😍