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Orbea Avant H40 vs Orbea Avant H50

Orbea Avant H40, side view

Orbea

Avant H40

Orbea Avant H50, side view

Orbea

Avant H50

Entry levelEnduranceAluminium700c2026
Entry levelEnduranceAluminium700c2026

Two builds of the Orbea Avant line: 7 differences, mostly in the components.

At a glance

  • Orbea Avant H40 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano Tiagra, against Shimano Cues.
Key specs3 differences
Model yearSame for all 2026 2026
FrameSame for all Aluminium
As printed

Orbea Avant Hydro disc, hydroformed triple butted aluminium, HS 1,5" ICR

Aluminium
As printed

Orbea Avant Hydro disc, hydroformed triple butted aluminium, HS 1,5" ICR

WheelsetSame for all 700c · Alloy, Tubeless, 700c, 19c, 28H 700c · Alloy, Tubeless, 700c, 19c, 28H
Drivetrain 2×11 2×10
Groupset Shimano Tiagra Higher range
As printed

Shimano Tiagra R4000 Shadow / Shimano Tiagra R4020

Shimano Cues
As printed

Shimano Cues U6020 SGS Shadow / Shimano U6030

Brake model Shimano RS405 Hydraulic Disc Shimano U6030 Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostSame for all SP 0.6, Alloy, 27.2mm, Setback 20 SP 0.6, Alloy, 27.2mm, Setback 20

Prices

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Orbea Avant H40

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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.

  • Avant H40 · Road bike all-round, very stable, entry-level equipment.
  • Avant H50 · Road bike all-round, very stable, entry-level equipment.
Terrain
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Handling
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NimbleStable
Orbea Avant H40Orbea Avant H50other endurance 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 typeSame for all Endurance °Value not published by the brand Endurance °Value not published by the brand
Frame and fork
ForkSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
AxlesSame for all Thru-axles °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Orbea Avant Hydro disc, hydroformed triple butted aluminium, HS 1,5" ICR, BB 68mm – BSC English, Thru Axle 12x142mm rear, thread M12x2 P1, Internal Cable Routin

Thru-axles °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Orbea Avant Hydro disc, hydroformed triple butted aluminium, HS 1,5" ICR, BB 68mm – BSC English, Thru Axle 12x142mm rear, thread M12x2 P1, Internal Cable Routin

Bottom bracketSame for all BSA, 68mm, threaded °Value not published by the brand BSA, 68mm, threaded °Value not published by the brand
Cable routingSame for all Internal °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Internal Cable Routing

Internal °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Internal Cable Routing

Drivetrain5 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Shimano Tiagra / Shimano Tiagra R4000 Shadow

Shimano
As printed

Shimano Cues / Shimano Cues U6020 SGS Shadow

ShiftingSame for all Mechanical
As printed

Shimano Tiagra R4020

Mechanical
ChainringsSame for all 2 °Value not published by the brand 2 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the back 11 Best of the comparison 10 −1
Chainring teeth Shimano Tiagra R4000 34x50T Higher range Shimano Cues U6030 34x50T
Cassette Shimano CS-RS400 11-36t 11-Speed Shimano CS-LG300 11-39t 10-Speed
Rear derailleur Shimano Tiagra R4000 Shadow °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano Cues U6020 SGS Shadow °Value not published by the brand
Shifters Shimano Tiagra R4020 °Value not published by the brand Shimano U6030 °Value not published by the brand
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano RS405 Hydraulic Disc

Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano U6030 Hydraulic Disc

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

Continental Grand Prix Foldable 700x30c

700c / 29"
As printed

Continental Grand Prix Foldable 700x30c

RimsSame for all Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
TyresSame for all Continental Grand Prix Foldable 700x30c Continental Grand Prix Foldable 700x30c
Tyre width fittedSame for all 30 mm 30 mm
Cockpit and seatpost
HandlebarSame for all OC Riser Handlebar RP31-R °Value not published by the brand OC Riser Handlebar RP31-R °Value not published by the brand
StemSame for all OC Road Performance 23, -5º °Value not published by the brand OC Road Performance 23, -5º °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost modelSame for all SP 0.6, Alloy, 27.2mm, Setback 20 °Value not published by the brand SP 0.6, Alloy, 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.

Avant H40 · 53CMAvant H50 · 53CM
  • Avant H40 · 53CM
  • Avant H50 · 53CM

Stack and reach

550560570580590600610620350360370380390400410420↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Avant H40 · 53CM — Reach (mm) 385 · Stack (mm) 585Avant H50 · 53CM — Reach (mm) 385 · Stack (mm) 585
  • Avant H40 · 53CM Avant H40 · 53CM — Reach (mm) 385 · Stack (mm) 585
  • Avant H50 · 53CM Avant H50 · 53CM — Reach (mm) 385 · Stack (mm) 585
Geometry
SizeSame for all 53CM 53CM
ReachSame for all 385 mm 385 mm
StackSame for all 585 mm 585 mm
Top tube (effective)Same for all 558 mm 558 mm
Seat tubeSame for all 495 mm 495 mm
Head tubeSame for all 169 mm 169 mm
Head angleSame for all 71.8° 71.8°
Seat angleSame for all 73.8° 73.8°
ChainstaysSame for all 420 mm 420 mm
WheelbaseSame for all 1,019 mm 1,019 mm
Front centreSame for all 611 mm 611 mm
StandoverSame for all 749 mm 749 mm
BB dropSame for all 78 mm 78 mm
BB heightSame for all 263 mm 263 mm
Fork offsetSame for all 52 mm 52 mm
TrailSame for all 58 mm 58 mm

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Orbea Avant H40 and Orbea Avant H50 come with?

Orbea Avant H40: Shimano Tiagra. Orbea Avant H50: Shimano Cues.

How do Orbea Avant H40 and Orbea Avant H50 compare on geometry?

In size 53CM, Orbea Avant H40 has a stack of 585 mm for a reach of 385 mm; in size 53CM, Orbea Avant H50 has 585 mm for 385 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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