Orbea Launches a New Cross Country Bike With Interesting Engineering Detail
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Orbea has launched its latest flagship cross-country hardtail mountain bike, the Alma, which integrates a micro damper system on the seat tube, making it function akin to a soft-tail bike. This design reduces rider fatigue and adapts to the racing nature of XC biking. With advanced carbon technology, optimized geometry, and features such as full internal cable routing and sufficient tire clearance, the Alma is positioned to compete strongly in the XC bike market against established brands. The new model replaces its predecessor, ensuring modern advancements meet racing demands.
The Alma's innovative micro damper system transforms it into a soft-tail mountain bike, offering enhanced comfort and performance for competitive cross-country riding.
With the new Alma, Orbea incorporates a unique carbon layup design known as X-Fader, engineered to absorb vibrations and reduce rider fatigue effectively.
Orbea's Alma features modern XC bike necessities, including internal headset routing and accommodating wide tires while maintaining bottle storage efficiency—ideal for racing.
The geometry of the Alma has been meticulously optimized for XC racing, boasting a 67-degree headtube and a 75.5-degree seat tube to enhance stability and pedaling efficiency.
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