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Orbea Occam TR: Named Best Trail Bike by Bike Germany

2016-02-04

Our bicycle was declared the winner of the German magazine's trail bike test.

The German magazine Bike, one of the most prestigious in Europe, acclaimed our Occam as the best trail bike in the test conducted on this category for its January 2016 issue. The Occam bike received a rating of "Sehr Gut"(Very good), the highest awarded by this magazine. We've always been very sure of our bike, and now it has also been backed by nothing less than Bike magazine, with these words:

Is it possible to re-invent yourself after 175 years? Yes, the Basques proof it impressively with the new Occam TR, that there is no dust in the organization yet. The „heart“ of the Orbea is the shiny Fox System. It is using the shorter 120mm in a perfect way - thus facing without fear the competitors that had even longer travel. The modern Geometry with the short chain stays (thanks to Boost), long reach and a perfect steering angle give you a perfect Feeling downhill, the balanced seating position gives you comfort pedaling uphill.

Orbea Digit Seatpost: Orbea is mounting its own construction of a „low-budget-version“ where you have to use a quick release manually but gives you a perfect positioning fast. Also very smart: A replacement screw for the dropout - just in case you might need it one day. Regarding the „dot on the i“ category printshop and color Orbea is reaching the best test result. The only downside: The higher weight and due to the boos standard it might be that your feet are touching the construction.

Conclusion:The Occam was the favorite bike for the test crew. modern geometry, great configuration, sovereign handling. Look, it is possible in this prize rang.

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