The Orca Aero 2026 is updated

If a few days ago it was Orbea's most climbing bike that presented its improvements for 2026, now it's the turn of the Orca Aero, the version that, as its name allows us to guess, seeks the least wind resistance and also benefits from the latest additions in terms of components within the Basque brand.

Oquo wheels and new handlebar also for the Orca Aero

After Orbea's launch of their new Oquo LTD wheel models built around their Q10 hub completely designed and machined in Euskadi as the basis of them, Orbea has not wanted to miss the opportunity to use them in the most exquisite assemblies of its Orca Aero for the 2026 range.

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Being an aerodynamic bike, the Orbea Orca Aero chooses the two models oriented towards improving against the wind for road use, that is, the Oquo RA57 LTD and the RP50 LTD which, as their name indicates, are wheels with profiles of 57 and 50 mm respectively. The former prioritize aerodynamics over other considerations while the latter seek more versatility by improving resistance without the weight of the wheels being excessively affected so as not to lose performance on uphill terrain.

Similarly, just like in the climbing version of the Orca, these new assemblies of the Orca Aero will be equipped with the new integrated OC SH-RA 10 handlebar that improves the aerodynamics of the set by integrating cable routing and the support for the cycling computer. A handlebar that, among stem lengths and available widths, will have up to 11 options for you to choose the one that best suits your characteristics and position on the bike.

Like its climbing sister, this new range of Orbea Orca Aero is already available both at the usual distributors of the Mallabia brand and on the brand's own website.