Orbea Oiz Review | The 2021 Orbea Oiz Is A Race Bike With An Ace Up Its Sleeve
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ค. 2024
- Orbea has made its flagship XC race rocket lighter and sharper for 2021, but how does the Oiz perform alongside the competition? To find out, we've been testing the Orbea Oiz M Team, which stands as one of the lightest and most well-rounded full suspension race bikes we've ever tested.
Check out the full review here: flowmountainbike.com/tests/20...
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2021 Orbea Oiz M Team Review
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - The Orbea Oiz
1:24 - New OMX Frame
2:17 - Geometry
2:37 - Orbea Oiz Lineup & Pricing
3:00 - Oiz M LTD Spec & Pricing
3:30 - Weight
3:37 - Setup
4:25 - The Squidlock
6:23 - Suspension Tuning
7:39 - Handling
9:18 - Component Notes
11:09 - Oiz vs The Competition
12:47 - The Verdict
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There is no doubt that Wil is indeed the best bike reviewer on the planet. No one comes close to the level of detail. So so good!
Awww thanks Chris B! Glad you enjoyed the video, and cheers for the positive feedback - that's ace! [Wil]
Chris B..... Here here!
Totally agree! When you are searching the net and youtube for details and reviews on a specific product, you want detail! So many other reviewers lack insight and basically give you the same info that can be found on the products web page.
Totally agree, best of the best on reviews
He's really good. I just started watching.
How's his testing terrain? I like watching reviews out of BC because I know they have challenging terrain.
You watch this video and feel how the bike works. How it handles. This is how a review should be. Not just say "its fast", "its has good acceleration", "it is supercomfortable", "its agile", and so on. Another best reveiw video from Wil!
Awesome review. Just picked up this bike as my XC/XCM race rig and I agree with everything stated here. Suspension and squidlock are BRILLIANT. The Oiz handles like a dream. So sharp and efficient!
I have 2020 OIZ M30 120mm version and I can confirm this is a beast. Can't imagine this tested version with 2kg less, it must be amazing.
And yes I confirm the SquidLock is just THE big plus of this bike. Once you get used to it, it's fantastic for efficiency.
Thanks for this great review !
Putting this on my "Things to get after I win the lotto" list.
Probably the best review on the bike I’ve seen. My man, you have a new subscriber.
As always, awesome review and comparison! Please review the Cube AMS 2021
By far the most objective and complete bike analysis. 👌🏼 ( the channel in general, not just this bike)
Thanks for watching and for the feedback mate, that's much appreciated, and glad you enjoyed the review! [Wil]
Another absolutely fantastic review Will and team! Has the perfect combination of depth and character, with no detail amiss while still brilliantly entertaining. The ‘squidlock’ system seems to hit the nail on the head and I loved your comparisons at the end, especially to the brain shock on the epic, as well as the more old school and conventional two way system on the scalpel. Great work as always, already looking forward to the next review!
Hey Joe! Thanks very much for your feedback and for checking out the review in the first place! Stoked you enjoyed it and found the comparisons useful - we'll have more of that coming in the future, so stay tuned mate! [Wil]
Nice to see you guys back. Will’s reviews are in my opinion the best ones on TH-cam though I miss the “what I like and what I don’t like” section.
Would love to see a review of the new Evil Following III and the Revel Ranger though.
Keep up the excellent work
Thanks Mark! Good suggestion on the Evil Following and Revel Ranger - the Following in particular looks the business, and I really enjoyed the 2nd gen version I tested a few years ago. [Wil]
just a big thanks to you Will just picked up my Cannondale 2 after watching your review many times thanks for your honest reviews
Cheers mate! Glad you found the reviews useful, and hope enjoy the new bike! [Wil]
Out of all the recent bikes you reviewed which is your favorite and why. Thank you. Just subscribed
Many thanks Wil. I was eagerly anticipating this and you answered all my questions. Great to get an overview of performance characteristics and brief comparisons to the other bikes. Was hoping to see that. I was a bit miffed this model didn't get the dt1200 wheels specced on previous year. Sounds like you were impressed by the handling on this set nonetheless. Will jump into the full review on Flow now. Cheers mate
Cheers for the feedback Adam! That's a fair point about the XRC 1200 wheels, though I was really impressed with the new XRC 1501 wheels. They use DT Swiss 240 hubs and Competition Race spokes (instead of 180 hubs and Aerolites), but they're only 64g heavier than the 1200s, and I suspect that weight difference is concentrated at the hubs. A great riding wheelset and tyre combo for sure on this bike - I'll find it hard going back to skinnier tyres and rims! [Wil]
Thanks for the Review!! Just fyi in the basque language we do pronounce Oiz as you do. The second pronunciation is in spanish. Best regards
Just bought an H30 in TR spec and couldnt be happier. nice review I think you are spot on with your comments.
Glad to hear you're digging the new bike Barry! Cheers for watching and for your feedback mate! [Wil]
How have you liked it so far? I ordered the H20, which will be here hopefully on Friday. I would have gotten the H10 TR if it were in stock but I'm just gonna throw a dropper on there and it'll be almost the same thing..
@@stevetdesigns How much does the H20 weigh?
I've just ordered a 2022 OIZ M10 :-) can't wait to get it out on the trails
You make exceptional good reviews, sir. Would love to see the TR version involved.
What is the brand of the gps mount you are using?
I am convinced ... Ordering the M10 TR right now ... Just have to wait 8 months.
Makes me rethink my Spark RC upgrades. I may try to test ride the Orbea Oiz.
Bought one. Riding it. Stoked!!
Great review , the best so far I have seen
Cheers Michael!
I have to say it again, Wil this is one of the best reviews of a bike, you not only described the bike perfectly and how it rides but also compared it to the other bikes I’m actually also evaluating. Keep doing a great job and comparing bikes to each other that help us without test ride opportunity to make the best decision. When comes the SuperCaliber? That’s the last one on my list, I’m waiting for your review. In overall you would pick this bike over the Epic Brain for XCO Races, right? I mean in snappiness, pedal efficiency and suspension platform?
Thanks Jose! We've just received a Supercaliber for testing, so stay tuned to the website for more info on that one!
In general, yes I'd pick the Oiz over the Epic for XCO racing. While I like the cleanliness of the Epic's cockpit, and the user-friendliness of the automatic Brain damper, it does result in quite an uncompromising ride quality that can punish you if you're not on your A-game. With the Oiz, you can setup the suspension to be quite smooth and forgiving in the Open mode, and still have the snappy pedal efficiency in that Medium mode. That tuneability makes it more versatile overall in my experience.
Hope that helps Jose! [Wil]
Excellent review! Very informative. I'm interested to know your thoughts on how the Oiz compares to the Santa Cruz Blur.
Thanks Nate! Good question on the Blur vs Oiz. I did go into more detail about the Oiz, along with a few comparisons with other bikes and the Blur in the full review - have you had a chance to check it out? Here's the link: flowmountainbike.com/tests/2021-orbea-oiz-m-team-review/ [Wil]
As always an amazing review Will. If you were going to go for a bke that could cover some XC races / marathon races but also has enough swagger to cover most trail duties, but not obviously bike park and black runs what would you go for. Also that builds up nice and light. Epic Evo?
Epic EVO would be a great choice Oliver, as would the Merida Ninety-Six 8000. Both surprisingly capable bikes given the short travel, and just loads of fun to ride! I've not ridden the Trek Top Fuel myself, but that's another bike I'd throw into the list. [Wil]
I have an OIZ and everything Wil mentioned matches my experience with it (except I have yet to try washing the bike upside-down).
Great review! Thank you
This bike has shown that it came in the World Cup. The Orbea team is doing very well.
Will be amazing test the TR version guys!
Excellent bike and excellent review.
Best reviews out there 👌
Nice review!
Hi Wil. You are the best in business providing great details. I am 171 cm tall , 69 cm inseam. I am keen for 100 mm front and rear suspension. Which size would you recommend? Also, does the small size come with 2 water bottle space? Thanks heaps in advance for your response.
Some small issues when you find mud terrain. The clearance is not enough with the RECON race 2.35 at the rear.
Superb review! I've listened even some Orbea riders that this Oiz is a little UnStable at high speeds. Did you feel something like that, what can you comment on it? Thank you Very Much!
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the video!
In regards to the Oiz being unstable at high speeds, I think it really depends on what you're expecting from an XC race bike. The head angle is fairly steep, so compared to a slacker trail bike, it isn't as stable at high speed.
For me, the suspension made a big difference to descending. Once I lowered the shock pressure, the Oiz sat deeper into its travel. That helped to increase traction, and it helped to keep the bike lower to the ground, increasing stability at speed. Once setup like this, I found it to handle pretty similarly to the Spark and Blur, though it was more stable for descending than the Scalpel, Epic and Lux.
If you get the chance, there's a load more detail about my experience of testing the Oiz in the full review, which I reckon you'll enjoy reading: flowmountainbike.com/tests/2021-orbea-oiz-m-team-review/
Hope that helps! [Wil]
thanks for this amazing review
Cheers for watching mate, appreciate the feedback! [Wil]
@FlowMountainBike would you prefer the Orbea Oiz XC over the TR version?
Just watching your video the third time since I'm still deciding on a new XC bike (coming from a 2018 Spark Rc)😄. Have you ever ridden a BMC Fourstroke 01 (100mm/100mm)? I could get a good deal on that BMC but I'm also looking at the Oiz Tr just to have a bit more travel for longer/rougher days..any opinion on that?
Cheers from Switzerland
Manuel
Hey Manuel! Unfortunately I've not ridden the BMC Fourstroke as we don't see a lot of the BMC mountain bike range come to Australia. I've also not ridden the Oiz TR, but it looks like it'd be a fun option with the extra travel and dropper post. [Wil]
CIAO, have you tried the TR version? If you have tried it, what different feeling with the xc did you find? THANK Leonardo
Nice review .. The Oiz is a great bike ! I ride a 2020 LTD and agree with all the ride/handling observations you've made. There has been quite a lot of controversy over the squidlock in various forums .. essentially coming down to the fact that the shock spec'd has an on/off compression circuit so it isn't possible to have an adjustable mid-setting. I don't feel any difference between the mid/open setting on the squidlock (and I'm certainly not alone in this based on a lot of responses to this topic in MTBR forums). My understanding was that on the lower model fox suspension there is a mid setting (like the old CTD) .. that allows this setting to work with the squidlock. I'd be interested if you could confirm with FOX or another suspension expert whether this mid-setting actually exists on the fox float DPS spec'd with the Oiz .. I don't believe there is any proprietary internals to the shock that would make it operate any different to an off the shelf.
Hey there Brett, thanks for watching mate, and glad you enjoyed the review!
So the Oiz uses a custom rear shock called the i-Line DPS, which is manufactured by Fox for Orbea. It's based on a regular Float DPS, but with a few key differences.
If you're looking at an off-the-shelf Fox Float DPS, there are two versions. The standard model that offers a 3-position compression adjustment (Open/Medium/Firm), and a remote version that offers a simpler 2-position lockout (Open/Firm).
The shock on the Oiz basically combines the two - it offers a 3-position adjustment (Open/Medium/Firm) but it's remote-controlled via the Squidlock.
The i-Line DPS shock also differs from a conventional Float DPS in that the lockout mechanism (where the cable attaches to the shock) is on the other side of the shock's head. This is how Orbea gets that super clean look with the internal routing, while still providing easy access to the rebound dial.
My understanding is that the i-Line DPS shock comes on every Oiz model, from the entry-level H30 up to the M LTD. However, I haven't ridden the cheaper models, so I can't confirm if the functionality is identical. I also haven't ridden any older Oiz models, so I don't know if the system has changed.
What I can say is that the compression adjustment is very noticeable on the trail - as you'll have read in the review, that Medium setting provides a significant increase in the shock's compression damping, and it's a big part of this bike's performance and adaptability.
Hope that helps explain Brett! If you're not able to feel any difference in the shock damping with your Oiz, then perhaps it's worth checking in with Orbea directly about the shock on your bike?
[Wil]
That was my finding as well Brett. I have a 2020 OIZ M10.
I called Fox and talked to a tech. I gave him my shock build code and I was told the lock out is either open or closed ,no middle setting.
Hello Will ! Have you tried the new 2023 Oiz yet? How do you like it? Video review coming up? Thanks.
Not yet I'm afraid - we have a test bike lined up, but we're still waiting to confirm availability in Australia. Very much looking forward to checking out that bike! [Wil]
will you make a video for giant trance x 29 or the new canyon spectral when it comes out?
We've got a video review in the works that I think you're going to enjoy Gussy D - stay tuned! [Wil]
Hey Boys, i“m coming up with a Suggestion: You are chaptering your videos beautifully on your respective Websites. So you intend and mean them to be divided into chapters, right? What about then if you would also optically differ every chapter from another in the course of the video? Of course i can have a look to the timestamps, but there are more distinctive optical means: You could blend in captions or just make a short fade-out-fade-in when you“re on a chapter boundary. Or put in a short „youtube-like“ flashing? Whadda you think?
MY SPECIALZED had some kind of mount holes
clear silicon
Does anyone know if the squidlock functions the same with the TR version?
Hi Will. I have one question for you. Have you tried the TR version ? is there a huge difference in ride experience between those two models ?
Hey Michael, I've not tried the Oiz TR as of yet. Keen to give it a whirl, as I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the 100mm Oiz. With both options using the same frame, I suspect the TR version will share a similarly light and efficient feel on the trail. I don't believe it will be dramatically plusher for the rear suspension, and the racy cockpit will be very similar too. I reckon the biggest difference will come with the bigger fork chassis, which will offer more up-front confidence for sure. We'll see if we can track one down to test! [Wil]
do you know the cube Cube AMS 100 TM 29 ? can you quyckly compare this bike with orbea ?
Excellent review!
Did you weight the test bike?
You bet! That's mentioned in the video at 3:30. I also weighed the wheels, tyres, seatpost and saddle - check out the review for all those, along with a bunch more detail about how the bike rides, what worked well, and what I didn't like about it; flowmountainbike.com/tests/2021-orbea-oiz-m-team-review/ [Wil]
Superb review
Thanks Bas, appreciate the feedback mate! [Wil]
Do you have an opinion on the 2021 Rocky Mountain Carbon-90 Element? I have a 2019 Instinct BC and thinking of a lighter and shorter travel bike in addition to the BC, I dont use all travel the BC offers most of the time and will drop about 4-5 pounds weight as well. The C-90 is VERY well spec'd
Hey there Jim! I don't I'm afraid - it's been a long time since Rocky sent us a test bike, so I don't have any first-hand experience with the Element. Sorry mate! [Wil]
I think it's definitely worth to mention though, that rear flat mount rear brake really limits any upgrade options as there are just not that many brands making flat mount Mtb brakes, they can also be a bit of a pain to service and adjust as well
not to mention a 30% smaller piston size. A solution in search of a problem
@@chrisb7781 oh very good point mate! Also for bigger fellows such as myself I will be cooking those brakes like no tomorrow!
Good point Christopher! I can't say I had any issues with the stock Shimano XTR brakes though - they are absolutely superb. And the callipers were surprisingly easy to align during setup. Once they were adjusted and bled, I didn't need to touch them throughout the entire test period. Power and modulation is excellent, and I really like the feel with the XTR Race levers. Given Shimano recently introduced Flat Mount callipers at an XT and SLX level, I suspect they won't be going anywhere soon! [Wil]
@@FlowMountainBikeTH-cam Hi Will, cheer for the reply mate! I guess my experience with flat mounts was in the workshop and were usually with cheaper flat mounts as apposed to the high end ones, and I honestly had no idea that Shimano had brought them in the XT and SLX range, I guess the main turnoff for me was as you said in your review, being a heavier rider just means that I need slightly bigger brakes to slow me down!
@@Bigred10101 I find the perception of what makes for adequate braking in the mountain bike world interesting. I ride a Oiz m10 aggressively as part of my conditioning for Enduro motorcycling. There is no situation EVER on the mountain bike where my index finger is all I have use to modulate with precision or stop the bike. And that's with single piston calipers. And I ride on actual mountain descents in the PNW. The 250 lb. motorcycle with Brembos on the other hand maybe requires two fingers or a moderate tap on the rear brake to control even at significant speed down hill.
Cool lil Rocket🚀
The Oiz or Wil?
Great devida of oiz M Team
Great review! What color combo was this?
Hi guys great review, I am going to buy my first dream bike, my options are: OIZ M Team, Scarpel Si Carbon 2, Spark 900 world cup and Epic comp, which will you choose and why. In advance thanks for help.
same dilemma
I hope this is your only "problem" in life , life is good - I ride on Orbea oiz M10 for just over a year now with 7500 KM and like it a lot - good luck !
@@pilpelpilpel5991 thanks a lot I when to the biomechanics yesterday and he recommended me the OIZ based on geometry and what’s best for me and I think I will go for the M team. 💪😍
@@viniciomesenmadrigal7863 I wish for my self , too expensive for me . Enjoy!!!
@@pilpelpilpel5991 thanks a lot and Pura Vida🇨🇷
I'm 5'10 1/2" tall , looking at the Oiz M30 what size frame would you recommend.
Good question! I stand at 175cm tall (5’9”) and I found the medium size to suit me well. By the way, my BB-to-saddle height is around 70cm. You’re a fair bit taller than me (around 179-180cm) so I suspect a large frame will be the best size option for you. If you went a Medium, you might find you’d need to run a longer stem to get a comfortable cockpit length, and that would slow down the steering somewhat. Hope that helps mate! [Wil]
Or new sisku t7/t8?
Question? How stiff is the back end in comparison to say, the new epic? I noticed there is no seatstay bridge.
They're pretty similar - both use a one-piece carbon swingarm with engineered flex through the seatstays instead of a pivot at the rear dropout. Both are also exceptionally lightweight XC bikes, so there is of course a bit more twang through the back end compared to a heavier, bigger travel bike. That said, I've found both to be very sharp and direct, with no issues with tyre rub. That being said, I am on the lighter side - a rider closer to 100kg is going to experience more flex, and may be able to better discern more of a difference between the two chassis'. [Wil]
@@FlowMountainBikeTH-cam Thanks Wil
Question: Can the Scott twinlock be fairly easily disconnected from the fork and a new topcap installed? I'm not sure why anyone would do this, as the medium setting allows for climbing with less bob than a fully open fork. But this option may demonstrate more versatility than the Oiz.
Hey Rich! Yep, you can easily disconnect the cable from the fork on a Scott TwinLoc bike, and if you wanted, you could replace the remote system with a conventional crown-mounted top cap adjuster. I've tested all three versions (Spark, Genius & Ransom), and in all three cases I removed the fork lockout cable partway through the test period, so that the TwinLoc remote was only activating the rear shock. Reason being is that the lockout is useful for out-of-the-saddle sprinting and going up smooth climbs, but if you're going up a technical singletrack climb, generally you're seated and you want the fork to be both active and also sagging into its travel, rather than being firm and sitting high in its travel. In my experience, that's why the Squidlock system on the Orbea works so well, since the Medium setting is only activating the rear shock, leaving the fork open so its free to sag into its travel and absorb impacts on the way up. It's simple, but surprisingly effective. Hope that helps explain mate! [Wil]
@@FlowMountainBikeTH-cam Thanks for this very helpful clarification. I very recently stumbled onto Flow's channel. Your remarkably thorough reviews are assisting me to discern which xc bike to order for next year. Par excellence!
@@richcole3931 - Glad to hear you're digging them mate! We thoroughly enjoy putting them together, even though we don't always have the time and resources to film videos for every bike and product we test. That means you'll find a load more reviews over on the website - feel free to check it out when you get the chance; flowmountainbike.com/ Cheers, Wil
@@FlowMountainBikeTH-cam Ahhhh! Very interesting. Thanks.
I'm on the market to purchase brand new Oiz '22, bot don't know which size to choose. Wil how tall are you? I'm 5,10 and confused with M or L size.
I'm 5.70, L size is perfect for me. I replaced the handle bar and stam with a Renthal fat bar 30mm rise, and short Renthal stam, that made it sweet.
@@agmk0305 Ive got Scott Spark, M size but its really small. I would go L if I could choose once again :D
Great rewiew....
can you do a BMC fourstroke 01?
Hello could you compare with the Scott spark please? Also better ?
Would also be very interested in a review of the 2021 Scott Spark RC 900
Hey there Jean-Louis! If you check out the full review, there's a comparison between the Oiz and the Spark, Anthem, Epic, Lux & Scalpel. We can't always fit everything into the video (otherwise they'd be about an hour long 😂), so you'll always find a lot more detail in the written reviews.
In answer to your question though, the Oiz compares favourably to the Scott Spark. For a start, it fits 2 water bottles, which for me at least, is becoming an increasingly important attribute for XC racing and trail riding. Orbea uses Enduro sealed cartridge pivot bearings, rather than bushings that you'll find in most of the pivots on the Spark. While I do like Scott's TwinLoc system and the way that it limits and perks up the rear travel, Orbea's Squidlock is more ergonomic and because the fork remains open in the Medium position, it is more functional for climbing. The Spark's geometry is excellent (and it remains one of the best on the market), though the Oiz has a notably steeper seat tube angle, giving it a more aggressive riding position, especially when heading uphill. I'll note that it has been a while since I've tested a Spark though, so I'd really need to get on one for a refresh and some back-to-back testing, particularly now that they've moved to a 44mm fork offset. I'd say it's unlikely that Scott will send us one to review though, as the current Scott Spark is 4 years old now. I suspect they're also working on a new version, so we'll be waiting eagerly to see what the engineers have cooked up...
Hope that helps mate!
[Wil]
Flow Mountain Bike thanks for your answer
Flow Mountain Bike Awesome and Inteligent reply. I am looking at the Spark and Oiz and this really helps. Keep up the good work!
Domagoj Malovic me too 👍😜
thanks for sharing . How tall are you ? I'm 1,68 m myself Do I pick a small or medium?
Hello pal! I stand at 175cm tall, and the Medium is spot-on for me.
At 168cm, Orbea recommends either the Small or Medium for you. As to which will suit you better? That's hard for me to say - I'd recommend looking at what bike you have now, or similar XC bikes you've had in the past, and consider the reach and effective top tube measurements and how they compare to the Oiz.
If you're looking at an Oiz with a dropper post, the other measurement you'll want to check is the minimum saddle height. If you choose a bigger size, but you have short legs, there can sometimes be an issue with getting a dropper post low enough for your saddle height. And vice versa.
If it looks like you can fit either size, it may be worth considering what kind of cockpit setup you're after. You could always go the bigger size and fit a shorter stem. That would quicken up the steering, but you'd get more stability with the longer wheelbase.
Alternative, you could go the smaller size and run a longer stem for a more aggressive XC racing setup.
Sorry for not giving you a solid answer, but hopefully that info is of some use to you mate!
[Wil]
@@FlowMountainBikeTH-cam Thanks for your reply .
great presentation ,,,,,,,
Would a Pressfit BB be a deal breaker or could one convert it ti a threaded BB ?
Personally it's not a deal breaker for me. Providing that the frame is built to high tolerances, I've had good experience with modern press-fit BBs from Shimano and SRAM. It's the older generation PF30 bottom brackets that generally had more issues with tolerances and creaking etc. [Wil]
@@FlowMountainBikeTH-cam is an adapter available that could be glued in to make it a threaded BB?
What bottle cages have been used in test?
Those are Specialized Zee cages mate! [Wil]
thats a pretty big oversight that upside down the water internally drains into the lower headset bearing. great review otherwise sounds like a ripper of a bike
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the review! It is an absolute ripping bike, though it was a bummer to have that water ingress - I don't think the Spanish ride in wet weather very much 😂 A bit of ingenuity with some moto-foam would be enough for an Oiz owner to plug that top tube, but it'd be nice for it to be better sealed in the first place. [Wil]
Yeah it's like the axle bolt on my Orbea Rallon that holds the upper and lower chainstays together needs to have a strong thread locker applied to it otherwise the dam thing will undo it's self!! Its funny with Orbea there bikes are amazing but there are some really weird little kinks with them sometimes!!
Everything functions properly th-cam.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Nothing was damaged in the box aside from a decal on the fork. The decal was missing a piece of a corner but I ended up peeling them off anyways. Assembly is easy BUT make sure you tune up the derailleurs. Both the front and rear need adjusting. I'd advise going to a bike shop but I opted out and put in 10+ hours with the help of TH-cam. Ended up fraying a shifter cable but all in all I learned from the experience. The Brakes work well but the front caliper needs adjusting or at least mine did because the rotor was rubbing against the pads. Make sure you swap out the seat, grips, and pedals. For the short run you'll be fine though. I've read that this bike isn't built yet for hard trails but I just need it for the city. PA has some of the worst roads and being in a mountain this was a great choice. Worth the investment!
Is it tubeless?
Can someone review the Merida ninety six???
Hey there Brendan! The current Merida Ninety Six is coming up to five years old, so there's nothing new to report on there really. It's been looking long in the tooth for a while now, so we'd expect Merida is probably working on a new version - hopefully we'll hear more from Merida soon! [Wil]
Holy fuck that STASH!!!!
👏
Arent the XRC wheels 25 internal width?
The XRC 1501 wheels spec'd on this Orbea Oiz are only available with a 30mm internal rim width. The XRC 1200 wheels are available in both 25mm and 30mm options. [Wil]
@@FlowMountainBikeTH-cam Thanks Wil. I am looking at a 99.9% new 2020 OIZ team with custom paint in a beautiful blue and white from Orbea now, it's spotless. It was built for a customer but seems he didnt like it, it's 21.1 pounds, doesnt have the squid lock though. It has the XRC 1200 wheels, no dropper and 32 fork with 100 front and rear. Price is 7 grand USD and that includes shipping and NO sales tax. I had a 2019 RM Instinct BC for 1.5 years but i really didnt use the full travel and someone made me an amazing offer in 1 day of being on the market so i sold it, this OIZ is about 9 pounds lighter and for the majority of my riding it would be fine. It also has the 'ride wrap' on it and thats $300.00.
I am 66 and even though i exercise a lot some of those rocky and rooty Enduro trails are tough for me. A local area here that tour a lake are much safer among other tamer areas.
Squidlock will not allow you to run a lot of the popular dropperposts like the Reverb AXS.
I wonder what other brands cannot be run. From my experience with my 2020 Oiz Squidlock that includes the dropper remote, only the Reverb AXS cannot be run. Well it could, but the remote situation will be really awkward.
Yeah that Reverb AXS remote is pretty huge, and would for sure end up fighting for space with the Squidlock remote. You'll be in a similar situation with any under-the-bar remote really. However, you could pretty much run any popular dropper post (even a Reverb with a DeHy kit from BikeYoke) and pair it with a slim over-the-bar remote (like the KS Over Bar remote, Fox Transfer 2x remote, Wolf Tooth Barcentric remote, or BikeYoke 2X remote). That's actually what Orbea does on all the models that come stock with a dropper post. Hope that helps mate! [Wil]
The questions is... SUPERCALIBER OR OIZ?
Good news mate - we've got a detailed comparison between those two bikes in the Trek Supercaliber review right here: flowmountainbike.com/tests/trek-supercaliber-2021-review/ Hope that helps! [Wil]
Can you do a head to head with the tr version? Thames for the reviews!
That's a great idea! I'm definitely keen to try out the Oiz TR, so we'll see if we can get one from Orbea. Keep your eyes peeled on the website for all upcoming bike tests and first look stories! [Wil]
Now jump on the TR version?
Keen as a bean to try out the Oiz TR! We'll see if we can get one from Orbea to test out. [Wil]
9.86kg for a dual sus 29er haha, my basic road bike is only 300g lighter :-D
Crazy isn't it!
10k? Rather get a Santa Cruz or a yeti oh wait I did 😂😂😂
Ofcourse you wash the bike upside down in Australia. Everything is upside down there
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hiiii
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