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Orbea to Deliver First Carbon 29-Incher
BRAIN | JANUARY 30, 2006
LITTLE ROCK, AR (BRAIN)Orbea USA is following up on last years sold out aluminum 29er with the worlds first carbon monocoque 29-inch mountain bikes.
With the introduction of the Alma 29 we are making our mark on the U.S. mountain bike market. We wanted to create a bike unlike anything else. You get the benefit of the bigger wheels, but it steers quickly, is ultra-stable and is an unbelievable climber, said Tony Karklins, Orbea USAs managing director.
The Alma 29 eliminates the one big complaint of 29-inch mountain bikesweight. Using a one-piece carbon fiber monocoque front triangle and high modulus carbon, Orbea was able to create a frame that weighs only 2.9 pounds (1300 grams). And using steeper geometry, radical shaping on the downtube and a unique chainstay configuration, Orbea is able to create a bike that is laterally stiff, quick handling and comfortable.
Our athletes helped drive this project. Racers have seen how fast and comfortable 29ers can be, and now we can give them a bike that is ultra-competitive from a weight standpoint. 29ers are taking off, and we knew we could make a bike that rides better and faster than anything else out there, Karklins said.
Orbea will deliver complete Alma 29ers with XT, XTR and XO specs starting at $3,000. The company is still evaluating options for the front fork and wheelset. Orbea will officially unveil the bike at the Sea Otter Classic, Apr. 6-9.
Orbea to Deliver First Carbon 29-Incher
BRAIN | JANUARY 30, 2006
LITTLE ROCK, AR (BRAIN)Orbea USA is following up on last years sold out aluminum 29er with the worlds first carbon monocoque 29-inch mountain bikes.
With the introduction of the Alma 29 we are making our mark on the U.S. mountain bike market. We wanted to create a bike unlike anything else. You get the benefit of the bigger wheels, but it steers quickly, is ultra-stable and is an unbelievable climber, said Tony Karklins, Orbea USAs managing director.
The Alma 29 eliminates the one big complaint of 29-inch mountain bikesweight. Using a one-piece carbon fiber monocoque front triangle and high modulus carbon, Orbea was able to create a frame that weighs only 2.9 pounds (1300 grams). And using steeper geometry, radical shaping on the downtube and a unique chainstay configuration, Orbea is able to create a bike that is laterally stiff, quick handling and comfortable.
Our athletes helped drive this project. Racers have seen how fast and comfortable 29ers can be, and now we can give them a bike that is ultra-competitive from a weight standpoint. 29ers are taking off, and we knew we could make a bike that rides better and faster than anything else out there, Karklins said.
Orbea will deliver complete Alma 29ers with XT, XTR and XO specs starting at $3,000. The company is still evaluating options for the front fork and wheelset. Orbea will officially unveil the bike at the Sea Otter Classic, Apr. 6-9.
