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BH Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0 vs Orbea Orca M35I

BH Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0, side view

BH

Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0

Orbea Orca M35I, side view

Orbea

Orca M35I

High endClimbingCarbon700c2026
High endCarbon700c2025

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 11 differences, line by line.

At a glance

  • BH Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0 is the newer model (2026).
Key specs4 differences
List price £4,181 –Not given
Model year 2026 2025
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

Frame: Ultralight Evo Disc ACR Carbon Monocoque

Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Wheelset 700c · Vision Team35
As printed

Wheelset: Vision Team35

700c · Oquo Road Performance RP35TEAM °Value not published by the brand
DrivetrainSame for all 2×12 2×12
GroupsetSame for all Shimano 105 Di2
As printed

Shimano 105 DI2 shift levers

Shimano 105 Di2 °Value not published by the brand
Brake model Shimano 105 hydraulic
As printed

Front/rear brake: Shimano 105 hydraulic

Shimano R7170 Hydraulic Disc °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost BH Ultralight SP 0.2 Carbon, 27.2mm, Setback 20

Prices

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BH Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0

BH Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0

Orbea Orca M35I

Orbea Orca M35I

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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.

  • Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0 · Road bike rather for smooth ground, neutral handling, rather high equipment.
  • Orca M35I · Road bike rather for smooth ground, neutral handling, rather high equipment.
Terrain
BH Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0 29%Orbea Orca M35I 29%3 bikes9 bikes6 bikes14 bikes12 bikes · BH Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0 · Orbea Orca M35I4 bikes1 bike5 bikes17 bikes15 bikes4 bikes3 bikes9 bikes3 bikes2 bikes4 bikes3 bikes4 bikes4 bikes6 bikes3 bikes
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Handling
BH Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0 54%Orbea Orca M35I 48%3 bikes5 bikes4 bikes3 bikes6 bikes2 bikes4 bikes3 bikes7 bikes5 bikes4 bikes10 bikes2 bikes6 bikes2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes8 bikes · Orbea Orca M35I2 bikes5 bikes · BH Ultralight Evo Ii 6.02 bikes7 bikes5 bikes7 bikes2 bikes3 bikes6 bikes4 bikes3 bikes3 bikes5 bikes4 bikes4 bikes3 bikes7 bikes1 bike4 bikes
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Equipment level

0255075100£4,000£6,000£8,000£10,000List priceEquipment score
  • BH SL1 3.5
  • BH SL1 4.5
  • BH Ultralight Evo Ii 7.0
  • Merida Reacto 10k
  • Merida Reacto Force AXS
  • Merida Reacto
  • Merida Scultura 10k
  • BH Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0
  • Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0Equipment level 78/100 · High end
  • Orca M35IEquipment level 78/100 · High end
BH Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0Orbea Orca M35Iother road bikes

Components and specs

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

Ride type
Ride type Climbing
As printed

An agile climber that is suited to changes of speed and taking bends at top speeds.

–Not given
Frame and fork
ForkSame for all Carbon
As printed

Fork: Ultralight Evo Disc, Integrated Tapered Full Carbon 1.5

Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Axles–Not given Thru-axles °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Orbea Orca carbon OMR 2024, monocoque construction, HS 1,5", BB 386mm, powermeter compatible, Rear Thru Axle 12x142mm, thread M12x2 P1, internal cable routing.

Bottom bracket–Not given 386EVO, 86mm, press-fit °Value not published by the brand
Cable routingSame for all Internal
As printed

100% internal cabling

Internal °Value not published by the brand
As printed

internal cable routing.

Drivetrain4 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Shimano 105 DI2 shift levers

Shimano °Value not published by the brand
ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wired
As printed

Shimano 105 DI2 shift levers

Electronic, wired °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 Shimano Di2 R7170

ChainringsSame for all 2 °Value not published by the brand 2 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12 °Value not published by the brand
Chainring teeth Shimano 105 52/36
As printed

Crank set: Shimano 105 52/36

Shimano 105 R7100 34x50t °Value not published by the brand
Cassette Shimano 105 11/34
As printed

Cassette: Shimano 105 11/34

Shimano 105 R7100 11-34t 12-Speed °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
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105 hydraulic (Ultralight Evo Disc frame)

Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano 105 Disque hydraulique

Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Hutchinson Nitro 700x 28

700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand
RimsSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Tyres Hutchinson Nitro 700x 28
As printed

Tyres: Hutchinson Nitro 700x 28

Vittoria Corsa N.Ext G2.0 Foldable 700x28c °Value not published by the brand
Tyre width fittedSame for all 28 mm 28 mm °Value not published by the brand
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar width 380 mm °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Handlebar Vision, X, Handlebar, Vision, XS 380mm, SM 400mm, MD 400mm, LA 420mm °Value not published by the brand OC Road Performance RP31-R, Rise 15, Reach 70, Drop 125 °Value not published by the brand
Stem Vision, X, Stem, Vision, XS 90mm, SM 100mm, MD 110mm, LA 120mm °Value not published by the brand OC Road Performance RP22, -5º °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model BH Ultralight °Value not published by the brand SP 0.2 Carbon, 27.2mm, Setback 20 °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.

Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0 · MOrca M35I · 51CM
  • Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0 · M
  • Orca M35I · 51CM

Stack and reach

500510520530540550560570350360370380390400410420↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0 · M — Reach (mm) 381 · Stack (mm) 542Orca M35I · 51CM — Reach (mm) 380 · Stack (mm) 533
  • Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0 · M Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0 · M — Reach (mm) 381 · Stack (mm) 542
  • Orca M35I · 51CM Orca M35I · 51CM — Reach (mm) 380 · Stack (mm) 533
Geometry15 differences
Size M 51CM
Reach 381 mm 380 mm −1 mm
Stack 542 mm 533 mm −9 mm
Top tube (effective) 541 mm 536 mm −5 mm
Seat tube 502 mm 480 mm −22 mm
Head tube 126 mm 135 mm +9 mm
Head angle 72.8° 72.2° −0.6°
Seat angle 74° 73.7° −0.3°
Chainstays 410 mm 408 mm −2 mm
Wheelbase 979 mm 980 mm +1 mm
Front centre 579 mm 583 mm +4 mm
BB drop 70 mm 72 mm +2 mm
BB height 266 mm 269 mm +3 mm
Fork offset 45 mm 48 mm +3 mm
Trail 57 mm 58 mm +1 mm
Standover–Not given 768 mm

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

What groupset do BH Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0 and Orbea Orca M35I come with?

BH Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0: Shimano 105 Di2. Orbea Orca M35I: Shimano 105 Di2.

How do BH Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0 and Orbea Orca M35I compare on geometry?

In size M, BH Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0 has a stack of 542 mm for a reach of 381 mm; in size 51CM, Orbea Orca M35I has 533 mm for 380 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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