BH SL1 4.0 vs Orbea Orca M30I

SL1 4.0

Orbea

Orca M30I

High endCarbon700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 10 differences, line by line.

BHBH SL1 4.0

OrbeaOrbea Orca M30I

At a glance

Differences only

Key specs3 differences

Model year 2026 2026

Frame Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheelset 700c · Vision Team35 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 700c · Alloy ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 2×12 2×12

Groupset Shimano 105 Di2 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano 105 Di2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brake model Shimano 105 hydraulic ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano R7170 Hydraulic Disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost BH Lite 27,2 SP 0.2 Carbon, 27.2mm, Setback 20mm

Prices

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BH SL1 4.0

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

SL1 4.0 · Road bike made for very smooth ground, neutral handling, rather high equipment.
Orca M30I · Road bike rather for smooth ground, neutral handling, rather high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

BH SL1 4.0Orbea Orca M30Iother road bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Frame and fork

Fork Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Axles– Thru-axles ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Orbea Orca carbon OMR 2026, monocoque construction, HS 1,5", BB 386mm, powermeter compatible, Rear Thru Axle 12x142mm, thread M12x2 P1, internal cable routing.

Bottom bracket– 386EVO, 86mm, press-fit ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cable routing– Internal ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

internal cable routing.

Drivetrain4 differences

Groupset brand Shimano ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifting Electronic, wired ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano 105 Di2 12sp Shimano 105 DI2

Electronic, wired ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 Shimano Di2 R7170

Chainrings 2 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Gears at the back 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Chainring teeth Shimano 105 52/36 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano 105 R7100 34x50T ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cassette Shimano 105 11/34 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano 105 R7100 11-34T 12S ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear derailleur Shimano 105 Di2 12sp ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters Shimano 105 DI2 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano Di2 R7170 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano 105 Disque hydraulique

Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano 105 Disque hydraulique

Wheels and tyres1 difference

Wheel size 700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand} 700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rims Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand} Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tubeless ready– yes ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyres Hutchinson Nitro 700x 28 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Continental Grand Prix Foldable 700x28c ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyre width fitted 28 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 28 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cockpit and seatpost3 differences

Handlebar BH Lite Compact ^{°Value not published by the brand} OC Handlebar RP31 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem BH SL ^{°Value not published by the brand} OC Road Performance 23, -5º ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model BH Lite 27,2 ^{°Value not published by the brand} SP 0.2 Carbon, 27.2mm, Setback 20mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Size of SL1 4.0

Size of Orca M30I

Differences measured from

SL1 4.0 · M
Orca M30I · 53CM

Stack and reach

SL1 4.0 · M SL1 4.0 · M — Reach (mm) 384 · Stack (mm) 549
Orca M30I · 53CM Orca M30I · 53CM — Reach (mm) 385 · Stack (mm) 552

Geometry14 differences

Size M 53CM

Reach 384 mm 385 mm +1 mm

Stack 549 mm 552 mm +3 mm

Top tube (effective) 557 mm 549 mm −9 mm

Seat tube 463 mm 500 mm +37 mm

Head tube 150 mm 153 mm +3 mm

Head angle 73° 72.8° −0.2°

Seat angle 72.5° 73.5° +1°

Chainstays 410 mm 408 mm −2 mm

Wheelbase 982 mm 981 mm −0 mm

Front centre 580 mm 583 mm +3 mm

BB drop 65 mm 70 mm +5 mm

BB height 271 mm 271 mm −1 mm

Fork offset 43 mm 43 mm

Trail 58 mm 60 mm +2 mm

Standover– 789 mm

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BH SL1 4.0
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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do BH SL1 4.0 and Orbea Orca M30I come with?

BH SL1 4.0: Shimano 105 Di2. Orbea Orca M30I: Shimano 105 Di2.

How do BH SL1 4.0 and Orbea Orca M30I compare on geometry?

In size M, BH SL1 4.0 has a stack of 549 mm for a reach of 384 mm; in size 53CM, Orbea Orca M30I has 552 mm for 385 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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At a glance

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Character

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

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Frequently asked questions

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