Orca en 2015

CONQUER MOUNTAINS, CLIMB PODIUMS.

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WHAT MAKES ORCA A UNIQUE BIKE 1. WEIGHT

Welcome to the new Orca A machine born to Conquer Mountains and Climb Podiums. Road racing bicycles have become amazing minimalist machines – but the more that is taken away, the greater the importance of the remaining elements.

Shaping becomes functionally deliberate and calculated. The lower spine of the frame supports the upper members like a suspension bridge, uniting elements in a perfect balance of lightweight rigidity. The startlingly large downtube and chainstays of the new Orca provide incredible strength and stiffness while the top tube and seat stays are tuned to almost nothing – the primary purpose of their slender shapes: to reduce mass. The whole is greater than the sum of the parts – an 900g frame with a ride quality that is almost revolutionary.

We have been able to achieve 20% weight reduction.

2015

· Optimized shaping: redesigned tube shapes. · The EPS construction: allows eliminating unnecessary material as the compaction of carbon layers is optimized thus translating into an overall weight savings. · Aluminum reduction: reduced number and minimalist aluminum pieces.

2014

2015

900g 900g

2014

1.132g 1.132g

ORCA RACE (OMR) | 53cm frame weight

2015

2015

1.050g 1.050g

2014

2014

ORCA PERFORMANCE (OMP) | 53cm frame weight

1.230g 1.230g

232G 180G

2. STIFFNESS We have been able to increase 24% in lateral rigidity.

2015

- Oversized Spine: the resistance to flex translates directly to more watts on the road.

- Wider BB shell: the new Orca displays massive tube cross-sections in the critical bottom bracket junction, made possible by a wide PF86 bottom bracket shell.

- EPS construction: the carbon is compressed more efficiently in the mold without the need for traditional bladders. Less material can be used increasing strength.

2014

7.49 9.5

24% STIFFER

ORCA RACE (OMR) | 53cm frame weight

2015

7.81

2014

9.3

1STIFFER 9%

ORCA PERFORMANCE (OMP) | 53cm frame weight

Rider weight

3. RIDE QUALITY

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The natural flex patterns created by the carbon layup and structure in the top tube and seat stays deliver an efficient, smooth ride that feels like floating over rough roads. The sensation is subtle - but it is noticeable and can be tested. And at the end of a gruelling climb it could make the difference between the podium and the consolation prize.

4. RACING GEOMETRY Racing geometry gets the most of every pedal stroke, efficiently converting every watt into speed. The wheelbase is shorter, allowing for a more responsive bike that take curves with ease and has great traction when you start pedaling and when you accelerate as well, which saves time and power at the same time. Additionally, a low stack and longer reach allow for a more aerodynamic position on the bike, and a more efficient use of energy.

+4 WATTS

RIDER WEIGHT

40 km/h

+6 WATTS Negative forces COMPLIANCE RIGIDITY

Compliance Rigidity

RACING VS ENDURANCE

40 km/h

+10 WATTS Negative forces

40 km/h

REAL WATTS = FASTER

RACING VS ENDURANCE ORCA AVANT

Orca Avant

SHORTER WHEELBASE = MORE REACTIVE BETTER TRACTION = ACCELERATION IMPROVES HANDLING = CONTROL MORE AERODYNAMIC PAOSITION