In detail Ibon Zugasti's Orbea Oiz OMX for the Absa Cape Epic 2021

Mountain bike 18/10/21 21:42 Migue A.

In a 7-day race like the Absa Cape Epic 2021 the equipment is decisive in the final result, and once again in this race you can see the best mountain bikes for this modality. One of these is the Orbea Oiz OMX from Orbea Factory and in particular Ibon Zugasti's bike with the new colours for 2022.

Photos by Muhrk Media.

Ibon Zugasti's Orbea Oiz OMX for the Cape Epic

In detail Ibon Zugasti's Orbea Oiz OMX for the Absa Cape Epic 2021 — The Shimano XTR groupset takes centre stage on this bike.

In detail Ibon Zugasti's Orbea Oiz OMX for the Absa Cape Epic 2021 — 10-51 cassette and Shimano XTR mechanical shifter

In detail Ibon Zugasti's Orbea Oiz OMX for the Absa Cape Epic 2021 — The saddle is a fundamental component for a stage race. Ibon rides a Selle Italia SLR Superflow with anti-prostatic channel and good padding.

In detail Ibon Zugasti's Orbea Oiz OMX for the Absa Cape Epic 2021 — Orbea's Advanced Dynamics technology made it possible to design and develop a more efficient Oiz.

In detail Ibon Zugasti's Orbea Oiz OMX for the Absa Cape Epic 2021 — The bib number 13 is not very popular among cyclists and is often worn upside down, but Ibon says he likes it.

In detail Ibon Zugasti's Orbea Oiz OMX for the Absa Cape Epic 2021 — The colour mint green is always present in the Orbea Factory team.

In detail Ibon Zugasti's Orbea Oiz OMX for the Absa Cape Epic 2021 — In the new Factory design for 2022, Orbea combines green and black with white as the predominant colour.

In detail Ibon Zugasti's Orbea Oiz OMX for the Absa Cape Epic 2021 — Orbea's new OC stem integrates well all Cockpit and GPS support

In detail Ibon Zugasti's Orbea Oiz OMX for the Absa Cape Epic 2021 — Fox 32 Kashima SC 100mm fork and Fox Float Kashima shock, both customised in Orbea Factory green

In detail Ibon Zugasti's Orbea Oiz OMX for the Absa Cape Epic 2021 — Detail of Damoff tubeless valves

In detail Ibon Zugasti's Orbea Oiz OMX for the Absa Cape Epic 2021 — The new Garmin Rally XC pedals with integrated power meter

In detail Ibon Zugasti's Orbea Oiz OMX for the Absa Cape Epic 2021 — The minimalist chain guide of the Orbea Oiz OMX

In detail Ibon Zugasti's Orbea Oiz OMX for the Absa Cape Epic 2021 — Shimano XTR brakes and Orbea OC foam grips

In detail Ibon Zugasti's Orbea Oiz OMX for the Absa Cape Epic 2021 — The easiest way to always carry a spare quick link

In detail Ibon Zugasti's Orbea Oiz OMX for the Absa Cape Epic 2021 — The new OC SquidLock three-position remote control

In detail Ibon Zugasti's Orbea Oiz OMX for the Absa Cape Epic 2021 — Shimano XTR Center Lock 160 mm discs

In detail Ibon Zugasti's Orbea Oiz OMX for the Absa Cape Epic 2021 — 36t chainring also from Shimano

Complete assembly of this Orbea Oiz OMX

Frame: Orbea Oiz OMX
OC stem, seatpost and handlebars (700mm handlebars)
OC lockout control
Fork: Fox 32 Kashima SC 100mm
Shock: Fox float Kashima
Saddle: Selle Italia SLR Superflow
Brakes: Shimano XTR 160mm front / Center lock rear
Drivetrain: Shimano XTR 1X12
Chainring: 36t
Cassette: 10-51
Pedals: Garmin with power meter
Wheels: DT Swiss 1200 (internal width 30mm)
Tyres: Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.35
Valves: Damoff
Grips: Foam OC

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