Orbea Rallon M-Team 2020
Orbea is a company that has a pretty great history with bikes, and the Rallon is one of their best sellers overall. The bike has been featured in races like the Enduro series and more, and is one of the most in-demand bikes in endurance racing right now. Read full review
Orbea Rallon Review
We took advantage of the Orbea Rallon as soon as we could get our hands on it, and it didn’t fail to please our critical eyes.
There aren’t any carbon frames here – the Rallon is made to be a little more affordable than most, which means that the frame is hydroformed aluminum weighing in at about 33lbs, which is a little heavy but makes the bike feel very sturdy indeed.
The fact that each bike is issued a lifetime warranty is also very consoling. One of our favorite features was the fork, which has 160mm of travel. The entire frame and body of the Rallon has a bright yellow color on it, and the tubes are all of a very distinctive shape.
Cables are routed along the outside, but manage to be very unobtrusive, giving a sweet, neat design overall. One huge plus for this bike that we noticed during our review ride was the suspension.
The Fox Float DPS performance shock system made the entire trip feel like it was being conducted in the clouds. Overall, the bike was amazing, with the exception of the seatpost, which kept sticking because there is no room for it to twist in place – only vertical motion is allowed.
+Pros:
- Aluminum frame with great design
- Sturdy body and components
- Nice cable routing mechanism
- Amazing suspension system
- Affordable
-Cons:
- Seatpost isn’t the best for colder climates
The Verdict
This bike is made for endurance, and manages to outlast most of its rivals in any situations. It does its job incredibly well, and for a lower price than you might think.
While we did have a few complaints about the bike, including the lack of proper grips and the vertical restriction for the seatpost, the sturdy frame, neat cable routing and the amazing shocks were more than enough to keep us hooked.
Orbea Rallon M-Team Bike 2020A True Enduro WeaponHarness the ability to charge down any trail faster than ever before with the 2019 Orbea Rallon M-Team. Whether you are looking to slay your local rock garden or stand atop the next EWS podium, the 29 inch Rallon will leave you with a huge smile at the end of your ride. Centered around an Orbea Monocoque Race Carbon constructed frame with modern enduro geometry, the Rallon inspires confidence on the roughest and steepest trails. Shimano XT 12 speed drivetrain allows you to harness your inner mountain goat on the climbs and Fox’s unparalleled suspension allows you to glide over the biggest rocks on your descent.The Rallon’s unique asymmetrical frame does not only turn heads at your local trail network, but provides a lighter and stiffer design with easy access to the rear shock. Orbea’s Advanced Dynamics suspension platform offers a plush ride with high anti-squat to provide excellent pedaling and active suspension under braking. Pair these features with the frame’s slack head tube angle, low bottom bracket height, and short chainstays, you achieve a bike that wants to find the steepest trail and get sideways on every jump. When it comes time to stop, you can brake with confidence knowing you have the renowned Shimano XT 4-piston brakes under your fingers.The 2020 Orbea Rallon features a redesigned rear shock linkage. The new link increases the Rallon’s rear travel to 160mm, it improves the rear shock’s small bump sensitivity, and it creates a more progressive suspension curve. On the geometry side of things, the bike now sits 1-degree slacker. The bike now has more travel, it has smoother travel, and its travel is better tuned for big hits. The progressive curve also provides a better platform for a coil-sprung shock.REVIEWSSingletrack Magazine – “The bike is exceptionally well balanced and I felt instantly comfortable and stable in high speed sections using the bike’s wagon wheels and long wheelbase to roll over big rocks and carry speed through the tougher sections and drops.” – Dean HerseyFeaturesMonocoque carbon fiber frame with internal cable routingsaves weight while maintaining strength and outstanding, low slung geometryIndustry leading Fox 36 (170mm) and Fox Float X2 (160mm) suspension provides an unparalleled ride quality12 speed Shimano XTprovides an ultra-wide range of gearsDT Swiss wheelset is light, stiff, and fast rolling, with awesome engagement and smooth, sealed bearings Asymmetrical Frame offers increased stiffness and easy access to rear shock adjustments Fast rolling, terrain eating 29″ wheels provide unparalleled confidenceFox air shock accepts volume reducers (sold separately) to increase progressiveness of rear suspension Limited lifetime frame warranty for original owner provided by OrbeaSPECIFICATIONSFrameOrbea Monocoque Race Carbon. Advanced Dynamics 150mm suspension technology. 29″ wheels. Concentric Boost 12×148 rear axle. Pure Enduro geometry. Internal cable routing. ISCG05ForkFox 36 Float Factory 170 GRIP2 RC2 QR15x110 KashimaRear ShockFox Float X2 Factory 2-Position Adjust Kashima custom tune 230x60mmHeadsetACROS 1-1/8 – 1-1/2″ IntegratedShiftersShimano XTM8100Front DerailleurN/ARear DerailleurShimano XT M8100, 12-speedCranksetRace Face Next-R 32TBottom BracketRace FacePedalsN/AChainShimano M7100CassetteShimano XT M8100 10-51TBrakesShimano XT M8120 4-PistonWheelsetDT EX-1501 Spline 30mm TLR 15/110mm IS (6-bolt)TiresMaxxis Minion DHR II 2.40″ FB 60 TPI Dual Exo TRHandlebarRace Face Next R 35 20mm Rise, 800mm WidthStemRace Face Aeffect R 35mmGripsOrbeaSeatpostCrank Brothers Highline 31.6SeatclampOrbeaSaddleFizik Taiga Kium railIntended UseEnduro, All mountain, Park, TrailWeightN/ANote: Components are subject to change without notice.GEOMETRY (mm / inch)SizeSmall/MediumLargeExtra LargeA: Seat Tube Length406 16.0444 17.5483 19.0B: Effective Top Tube583 23.0611 24.1644 25.4C: Stack615 24.2624 24.6637 25.1D: Reach430 16.9455 17.9485 19.1E: BB Height336/343336/343336/343F: BB Drop28/3528/3528/35G: Head Tube Length100 3.9110 4.3125 4.9H: Head Tube Angle65/64.5 deg65/64.5 deg65/64.5 degI: Seat Tube Angle76/75 deg76/75 deg76/75 degJ: Standover Height737 29.0767 30.2781 30.7K: Chainstay Length435 17.1435 17.1435 17.1L: Wheelbase1187 46.71217 47.91253 49.3Suggested Rider Height160-175cm170-185cm180-198cm | Orbea Rallon M-Team Bike 2020 Black Purple Large
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