The story of... Orbea???
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.พ. 2025
- #Orbea #JeffKendallWeed
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Orbea bicycles has a VERY unique story, first opening in 1840 for gun production in the Basque region of Spain. The company made many well respected revolvers, in addition to some nice rifles. However, after World War I, the gun market in Spain basically collapsed, and Orbea was able to pivot their experience with steel tubing to making bicycles.
Perhaps the most well known model to the North American market would be the Rallon. I researched what I could about the bike that first appeared in 2005, and it’s fun to watch the bike go from 110-170mm adjustable travel to the 160mm enduro monster that it is today!
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Heyoh! Flattered, thanks for the shout 🤙 Keep it up!
Thanks for making all your rad content!!! You've got me extra inspired to improve my story telling, editing, and overall strategy! Eagerly awaiting the next Past Gas episode on Monday!
Damnnnnn, my 2 favourite channels of my two favourite hobbies talking, sooo cool
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@Reed Bruno thanks, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) Appreciate it !
I especially loved the pic of you as a little kid, and of your dad -- my husband! love, Mom
Hahaha thanks Chelski!!!
Thanks mom!
We've delved pretty deep into Orbea's history but we learned even more watching your video! The company, the people behind it, and the bikes they make are all awesome. Keep Pedaling!
Thanks for the support! I'm excited to do more videos like this! Oh, and once we're thru Covid, I think you should send Logan and me to Orbea HQ in Spain for a vacation, erm, I mean, a video about their company today. Almost let the cat outta the bag there!
Fascinating history! Thanks for all the research!
Glad you enjoyed it Mom!
I was writing a comment about how your video reminded me of the 'up to speed' series, and then you stole the words right from my mouth! Love these kind of videos
Hahaha thanks Alex! Yea I'm not sure on the best format for these but I'm super inspired by Donut. I'll probably imitate these for a bit till I can come up with my own way of doing it. I've found that to be a good strategy to get started.
Great video 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks Stu!!!
Thanks for being awesome🤘 love the history🔥
Looking forward to hearing more about the Occam!
Thanks Jeff- next week is coming right up!
I do like vintage bikes, and it’s so cool that Orbea has such a history. Now I know why your Spanish is so good
Fantástico video Jeff!
Recuerdo la primera Rallon, la veia en revistas españolas y estaba enamorado de esa bici. Gracias por el recuerdo!
You lived in Spain, I bet your spanish is better than my english.
Gracias Pablo!!! No recuerdo si teníamos el Rallon circa a onde vivé en Alicante. Muchos estaban montando los Mondraker, Orange, y Canondale durante este tiempo. Saludos!!!
Amazing history video of the company, thanks. I thought buy an occam, but now I'm pretty sure, because I like historical companies. Thanks again.
Totally enjoying my Occam. The best bike for me.
Had an Oiz 2016 was the best and now I have an occam . Loved them
Great Video! Love the history on Orbea. Keep up the good work1👍
Thank you Joe!
Fantastically presented, thanks for the history interlude! Nice to see a different variety of content!
Thanks G!!! I'm really stoked to make a few more of these. I feel lame imitating another channel's style, but hey, I'll credit them as best I can, and eventually I'll find a way to make them my own! Thanks again for watching!
Have loved Orbea since my first Mitis 2 road bike. They just make awesome bikes. Got my Myo Occam coming soon.
Right on! Congrats Kyle!
Love your channel keep up the good work
Thanks Grant!
Loved the history lesson, especially since it involved bikes😁 you’re doing a great job repping your brands! Let’s keep shredding👊🏻
Awesome content, as always!
I appreciate that Sebas!
I enjoyed story time with Jeff, nice job!
Awesome! Thank you Matt!
This is sick! Would love to see some more of these kinds of vids!
Thanks Trevor! Stay tuned, I really like making these, just takes a lot of effort and time!
Loved it Jeff. I find the history of mtb and companies in the sport really interesting.
Thanks shreddies! I'm working on a bunch more of these!!!
Should definitely do more like this!
Thanks Scoot, will definitely do a bunch more!
Super video :-) Did I just see the Orbea Next One from 1989 with a half fork :-) That's interesting knowledge. Thanks
Great Vid! You did a huge amount of research for that! I would love to see a monthly or bi-monthly industry video like this with other companies. I love history and bikes so this was fantastic! Great Job!
Thanks Sanderson! I'd love to and am planning on doing a few more! Luckily Orbea has a lot of this info on their own website, saved us a lot of time!
Only just discovered your channel, and I'm hooked! I'm looking to buy an Orbea Occam M10 in the next few months to replace my old Stevens Haze SLX, and I can't wait to get it out on trail. Consider yourself an inspiration! :-)
Fantastic content Jeff, makes me very proud to own my Occam regardless of where the frames are now made. Just wish I could ride it like you do!!
That was a great video, puts how awesome and dedicated people are with an idea into perspective, It doesn't matter what bike company its. Thanks for the history lesson!
Thanks for watching Austin!
@5:47 are we just going to ignore that beautiful, quirky, rigid "Lefty" fork?
Orbea's linkage even looks like Split Pivot, but I dig Split Pivot, so I imagine I would like Orbea's linkage. I appreciate their custom color options, as well.
NoBrakes23 .....as a lifelong Cannondale/Lefty fan I simply cannot ignore that photo. Wondering if this was a prototype only or production model. Inquiring minds need to know
There is a bunch of info on it on the intenet. Didnt have time in the video to dive into it more!
Yeah it's completely the same concept as Split Pivot as well as ABP. Seems like it doesn't infringe the patent based on some other shock compression factors. Who knows!
Donut , that dude blows my mind. Thanks for bringing your views up to speed Jeff. 👍🏾🤙🏾👏🏽
Hahaha thanks Kenya!!! I'll try a few more of this style, and hopefully I can find more of my own style rather than just imitate the Donut hting!
A friend of mine rides an ORBEA-enduro this year. I also was wondering about the "new" brand ORBEA. I didn´t know. Very nice to know now! Interesting history! I will tell him ;)
Awesome vid Jeff. Fun to learn all that.
Ah, yeah and looking forward to a review of the Rallon! Hope you get one to test. I bought one in 2018 and it’s been the funnest bike I’ve ever owned. Have held on to it through 4 other new bikes and it’s still my fave. (haven’t owned a Ripmo yet, but had, and let go of, the HD5 along with three others...)
Super informational video!
I really like knowing the history of bike brands.
Glad you enjoyed it Dave!!! THanks!
Love the Donut Media reference!! Made a lot of sense after listening!! My buddy had a Orbea road bike, it was always my favorite of the many bikes he's had over the years!
Thansk Nick! ya i feel lame imitating their style, but hey, credit where it's due!
Great Story of the Orbea 🚴 Jeff 😉👌👌
Thanks 👍
Great informative video Jeff- looks like you put a lot of time into the research. Hope you and your family keep safe!
Thanks Kid- Obrea has a great "about us" section of their website that made it a lot easier. Cheers!
Would love to see more of this type of video. Maybe histories of certain models as well?
Thanks Max!!! Yea I'll be playing with this format quite a bit!
Recently bought an Oreba Alma 2018 Hardtail so far so good! Never ridden Orbea before, heard good things so had to try one out!
Congrats Alex! Now you known the back story behind the brand, so you can be extra proud to have an orbea!
@@JeffKendallWeed hell yeah, gonna look into getting a dropper post soon and she should be all ready! Keep up the content man🔥
That retro Orbea merch is sick!
Bought a Orbea hardtail 29 in 2012 when i worked in Kuwait and followed me around a good chunk of Middle East - great bike but from a time before long n slack so it’s possible to catch feet on front wheel - does not get too much action these days but it’s got a crack n bale lefty as a upgrade - still there for memories now home in UK
Wow that's a cool history for that old hardtail Dave!
Really interesting stuff, cheers!
Thanks man!! glad you liked it.
Cool history. Thanks for the story.
Thanks for watching Gary!
Great video. I have 2022 Rallon on order and will run it mullet. Hopefully you get one to test soon and can compare to Occam LT, Ripmo, Rocky mullet.
Dig the history lesson! I would love more stuff like this.
Thanks Dennis! More will definitely be coming!
This was very good! More, please... "Jeff Kendall-Weed presents: The History Of [mtb manufacturer] "
Thanks man! These are a lot of work, but it's the kind of video I'd like to make!
So rad
BARTON!
Thanks Jeff, great story
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers Jesper!
Good vid. Well done.. like a mini documentary which I enjoy : -)
Thanks Manny!
Great video, makes me even more proud of buying a 2020 laufey LTD -Loving this hardtail monster!
Right on! I'm hoping to try one of t hose! I've seen a bunch of them sell through my Jenson links, and I've never even mentioned them on the channel. Hopefully one day!
Great post! I enjoyed the history component. Bike reviews are monotonous these days, this one was cool! thanks.
Up to speed on Orbea!
Definitely need to get you on a Rallon Jeff!
One day! That'd certainly be fun!
Sweet one!
Thanks Marcos!
Really enjoyed this especially as I'm an Orbea fan girl.
Right on David!!!
Great video
Thanks Fred!
I've never heard someone describe a war as "gnarly" 😂
Hahaha well it was, it really changed the country forever.
LOL
Great video! Also, would be cool to see you ride/review the new Sentinel since Transition is local to you. Would love to hear your thoughts on it and in comparison to your current Ripmo.
Very cool video, just surprised, are you not on Ibis bikes anymore? you mention the Ripmo, but no comparison but understand if you have to be neutral if your still sponsored by Ibis which I hope you are. Both great brands love the back story of Orbea so much history, great they have survived so many challenges and continue, also I remember the Hammerschidt great system almost before it’s time and really late, it deserved more I feel, it had allot to offer. cheers
Mav, here's an update on my situation with Ibis: th-cam.com/video/K_hmv1iWiNI/w-d-xo.html.
Jeff Kendall-Weed Thanks dude, sorry I missed that one, glad you still have that connection with Ibis, I know sponsorship comes and goes, but social media platforms have changed the game a bit in terms of marketing imo and traditional models and industries are slowly and slow to pick up on how important imo people like you are, watching your Ibis back story no doubt your hands have touched a couple of my bikes in the past HD, HD3 currently not on an Ibis but you have had an influence on bringing me back to the Ibis family (Ripmo Gen2) anyways wish you both the best and look forward to seeing your many reviews, exciting times, all the best dude, ps you deserve way more subs btw, cheers.🤙
Great video, and yes I also like Up 2 Speed by Donut...
Awesome! That series has been inspiring me so much. I'll probably stick with this format for a while until I can find my own direction.
Great video! Any chance you could make a similar one about ibis?
We're already working on it! Stay tuned Miguel!!!
4:37 the Orbea Orduña, I own two of them and actually use one a lot. They are actually from the '70s .
Thanks for the corrections Javi!
That must have taken a lot of time pre work. Very interesting!
Thanks matt!
Love my Rallon, nothing to do with bkx.... orbea definitely makes a sweet bike.
Right on John!!!
Superb bike entertainment.
Thanks HOB!!!
I knew there was a reason I never liked trek, nice video Jeff.
I wanna hear the similar story but of Ibis! I just bought a ripmo and love the back story of brands
Thanks Cam- stay tuned, I'm working on it!!!
Jeff. Looking at the occam and Ripley for my wife. Mainly trail ride but a pretty wide range of trails. She doesnt jump really. Does not like pedal strikes. Your thoughts on the 2 bikes?
Hey R, thanks for the note! Ripley and Occam are both good, but I'd give the nod more towards the Occam for rougher trails, and more towards the Ripley for smoother stuff. The Occam has a higher up feel, and even though the BB on paper looks like a similar height, I've noticed far fewer pedal strikes on the Occam than on the Ripley. Occam has more traction, and much better suspension with the 36 fork/DPX2 shock, where as the Ripley is slightly more efficient. Ripley is XC/Trail, and Occam is solidly Trail. Ripmo/Rallon are more enduro.
Donut up to speed is great, please also get all emotional! Maybe cry a little. Haha. Love these kinds of videos, it's great to look into the history and how old some of the brands really are. I have one interesting brand for you if interested: Pyga. Go look them up, great history there as well.
Hahaha thanks for the note! Glad you like this format- I do too, but since I'm imitating them so much, I'll be sure to give them credit. Pyga is interesting, I remember back when Morewood bikes were all over the USA!
@@JeffKendallWeed Those were interesting days! Morewood only makes a dropper post now, which is really just a rebranded Chinese special. So those glory days are over. But yeah Pyga is a really interesting brand for me. Keep up the good work Jeff.
I hope Jordan will send you one Rallon 5 !
That'd be fun! Maybe one day.
It would be really cool if this became a series. Similar to “everything you need to now about _____.” From Donut media, but with bikes instead of cars!
You bet it will! Thanks Eric!
Awesome story!
They seem like a European version of Specialized?....LOL.
How do you feel about the Occam Vs. Ripmo?
Hahaha! BH is more of the Spanish Specialized! I'm working on the Occam vs Ripmo vs Ripley video now, will post next week
Occam climbs as good as my Ripmo
@@cliffsangelsphotography Maybe I'm biased toward Ibis, but I demo'd the Occam and wasn't impressed with it altogether. It is a good enough climber, but compared to the overall pedal efficiency of the Ripmo ( as well as the Ripley) it's ok.
@@NDemanuele1 I'm totally biased too. I personally love Ibis and have the Ripmo. Among my riding friends, I'm only comfortable with the Occam in terms of climbing
@@cliffsangelsphotography For a long time I held onto my V1 Ripley like an umbilical cord! Also put it on a pedestal when comparing other bikes. Even to this day, I feel the V1 Ripley is still very relevant. Then I finally pulled the trigger on a V1 Ripmo a month ago. I couldn't be happier with my decision. Overall, I think the Ripmo climbs as well as the Ripley but may be a more efficient pedaler due to the Geo and I get the increased stability I wish I had on my Ripley. Essentially, the Ripmo is like a Ripley on Steroids!
Jeff you should do these type of videos for every bike brand or just start making history videos 😂
Hahaha thanks Nathan! I'm working on another one right now, stay tuned!
Jeff Kendall-Weed Great to hear looking forward to it keep it up !!!
Orbea is also the name of a genus of carrion plants.
Ah, I had no idea! Can you carrion those plants on domestic flights? International?
Jeff Kendall-Weed haha, bravo! 🤓 do check out some photos. They’re fly-pollinated, resemble carrion, smell like it, and look striking.
You are still an ibis rider right?!
I didn't know that I'd learn about Spanish dictators, suspension design lawsuits and fun-loving MTBs all in one video, but by some stroke of luck I did!
Hahaha I hope thats ok!
@@JeffKendallWeed It was awesome!
I thought you were sponsored by Ibis?
Sort of- it's been changed to a weird half sponsorship thing: th-cam.com/video/K_hmv1iWiNI/w-d-xo.html
Fyi.. Portugal was never part of the Spanish empire... So not the iberian peninsula ;) they tried .. but they never got to conquer us ;)
Nope! Sorry about that, the first map I used was a lot better than the Google map, but it ended up being all pixelated on the initial export, so I had to swap in the lame Google map.
Careful man, Ibis might like loyalty. Just want to see you stay sponsored
You look like Elon Musk but at the same time do not look like Elon Musk.
Thanks? LOL