OrbeaAlma
Origin
The Alma is Orbea's purist cross-country racing hardtail, built in the Basque Country and a long-standing fixture in the Spanish brand's race lineup since the mid-2000s. Where the full-suspension Oiz handles most modern World Cup tracks, the Alma stays the weapon for smooth, climbing-heavy and marathon courses where light weight and direct power transfer win. The redesigned 2025 generation chases comfort without suspension: a pentagonal rear triangle with flattened chain- and seatstays (Orbea's X-Fader concept) flexes vertically to soak up high-frequency chatter while resisting lateral flex.
Specifications
- Frame
- Advanced/OMR carbon, ~1,008-1,080 g painted frame (size M); pentagonal X-Fader rear triangle with flattened chain/seatstays for vertical compliance; UDH, flat-mount rear brake, internal routing
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- 1x12; tier-dependent: Shimano XT (M30/M20) up to SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS Transmission, 10-52T (M-LTD)
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc; Shimano (M6100/XT M8100) on mid tiers, SRAM Level Ultimate 2-piston + HS2 rotors on M-LTD
- Wheels
- 29"; OQUO Mountain Performance MP30 (carbon MP30LTD on top trim), 30 mm inner width, Boost spacing
The verdict
- Exceptionally light frame (~1,008-1,080 g, M) and complete builds — superb climbing and acceleration.
- X-Fader pentagonal rear triangle adds real seated comfort with minimal weight penalty.
- Modern race geometry (67° head angle, 425 mm chainstays) is more capable on descents than older XC hardtails.
- MyO custom program lets buyers tune build and paint; clean integration (UDH, internal routing, integrated cockpit).
- Up-to-date XC kit across tiers — SRAM Eagle Transmission / Shimano XT, 2.4" tire clearance, OQUO wheels.
- Carbon-only for 2025 — no alloy version, so there is no truly affordable entry into the range.
- Hardtail with only 110 mm front travel; rough, rocky and steep technical descents punish rider and bike.
- Premium pricing — the M-LTD reaches €7,999 / $8,499, expensive for a bike with no rear suspension.
- Frame-engineered compliance is subtle; it is not a substitute for a dropper-equipped trail bike on demanding terrain.
- Race-focused fit and components mean it is overkill (and uncomfortable) for casual or commuter use.
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