Orbea

Onix TLT/Shimano Ultegra Complete Bike - 2012

Steeped in over 80 years of tradition, Orbea embodies the unique cultural pride in Basque cycling. The Onix TLT/Shimano Ultegra Complete Bike reflects the decades of growth and passion that are the story of Orbea, from saving the business of the legendary Zeus to carving its own path as the Orbea we know today. The quintessential all-arounder, the Onix TLT is loaded with a stellar component package and stiff-as-concrete wheels. With a setup like this, the Onix TLT could rightfully be labeled a crit-killer, but we prefer to just call it awesome.

The Orbea Onix TLT/Shimano Ultegra Complete Bike features a full Orbea Monocoque Bronze carbon fiber frame/fork that's as stiff as it is comfortable. The Bronze carbon is a higher-density carbon than Orbea's Gold series, but it offers an optimized laminate and excellent vibration absorption. The OMB carbon is Orbea's entry carbon, but it far exceeds the rigidity than the market standard for high-tier bikes. With this level of construction, you can expect the Onix to be a nimble climber that drives on the flats and excels in the sprints. However, the Onix's geometry provides a more relaxed feel than the Orca series, and is better-suited for long all-rounder days in the saddle than it is under the legs of Sammy Sanchez.

The Orbea Onix TLT comes with a loaded component package, featuring the smooth-as-butter Ultegra 6700 component group. Ultegra is renowned for its versatility, competitive weight, and overall rigidity. Simply put, Ultegra works, and is widely considered as the best-bang-for-your-buck in cycling componentry. For a stiff cockpit, you also get the Orbea Wing Alu handlebars, Orbea Carbon Alu stem, and an integrated 1-1/8in headset. The complete bike also includes a proprietary carbon fiber seatpost attached to a Selle Italia SL Flow. To round off the package, we're offering a Mavic Aksium wheelset with a 12-25 Ultegra cassette and Vittoria Rubino Pro clinchers.

The Orbea Onix TLT/Shimano Ultegra Complete Bike is available in five sizes from 48cm to 60cm, and in White/red.