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Orbea Orca Aero M21ELTD vs Orbea Orca M20ILTD Pwr

Orbea Orca Aero M21ELTD, side view

Orbea

Orca Aero M21ELTD

Orbea Orca M20ILTD Pwr, side view

Orbea

Orca M20ILTD Pwr

Top of the rangeAeroCarbon700c2026
Top of the rangeCarbon700c2025

Two builds of the Orbea Orca line: 12 differences, mostly in the components.

Orbea Orca Aero M21ELTD, side viewOrbeaOrbea Orca Aero M21ELTD
Orbea Orca M20ILTD Pwr, side viewOrbeaOrbea Orca M20ILTD Pwr

At a glance

  • Orbea Orca Aero M21ELTD is the newer model (2026).
Key specs5 differences
Model year 2026 2025
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

Orbea Orca Aero Carbon OMX disc, monocoque construction, HS 1,5"

 Carbon
As printed

Orbea Orca carbon OMX 2024, monocoque construction, HS 1,5"

Wheelset 700c · OQUO Road Performance RP50LTD 700c · OQUO Road Performance RP45LTD
DrivetrainSame for all 2×12 2×12
Groupset SRAM Force AXS
As printed

Sram Force AXS 12s / Sram Force AXS

 Shimano Ultegra Di2
As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 / Shimano ST-8170

Brake model Sram Force AXS Shimano R8170 Hydraulic Disc
Seatpost OC Road Aero RA10 Carbon Ultralight, SB0/25, w/Micro tilt adjustment OC Performance XP10-S Carbon, 27.2mm, Setback 20

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Orbea Orca Aero M21ELTD

Orbea Orca Aero M21ELTD

Orbea Orca M20ILTD Pwr

Orbea Orca M20ILTD Pwr

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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.

  • Orca Aero M21ELTD · Road bike rather demanding, rather nimble, very high equipment.
  • Orca M20ILTD Pwr · Road bike rather for smooth ground, neutral handling, very high equipment.
Terrain
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EasyDemanding
Handling
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NimbleStable
Orbea Orca Aero M21ELTDOrbea Orca M20ILTD Pwrother aero 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 Aero
As printed

Aero 360º - Aérodynamique sous tous les angles

–Not given
Frame and fork
ForkSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Max tyre clearance 37 mm –Not given
AxlesSame for all Thru-axles °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Orbea Orca Aero Carbon OMX disc, monocoque construction, HS 1,5", BB 386, powermeter compatible, Thru Axle 12mm x 142mm rear, thread M12x2 P1, Speed release com

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

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

Bottom bracketSame for all 386EVO, 86mm, press-fit °Value not published by the brand 386EVO, 86mm, press-fit °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.

Drivetrain6 differences
Groupset brand SRAM
As printed

SRAM Force AXS / Sram Force AXS 12s

 Shimano
As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2 / Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150

Shifting Electronic, wireless Electronic, wired
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
Chainring teeth SRAM Force AXS DUB 35x48T Higher range Shimano Ultegra R8100 36x52T + Powermeter 4iii
Cassette SRAM Force XG-1270 10-33T 12S Higher range Shimano Ultegra R8100 11-34T 12S
Rear derailleur SRAM Force AXS 12s °Value not published by the brand Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 °Value not published by the brand
Shifters SRAM Force AXS °Value not published by the brand Shimano ST-8170 °Value not published by the brand
Power meter fitted–Not given yes °Value not published by the brand
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano R8170 Hydraulic Disc

Front rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Rear rotorSame for all 140 mm 140 mm
Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Vittoria Corsa N.Ext G2.0 TLR 700x29c

 700c / 29"
As printed

Vittoria Corsa Pro G2.0 TLR 700x29c

RimsSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Tyres Vittoria Corsa N.Ext G2.0 TLR 700x29c Vittoria Corsa Pro G2.0 TLR 700x29c
Tyre width fittedSame for all 29 mm 29 mm
Cockpit and seatpost1 difference
HandlebarSame for all Integrated Bar and Stem OC SH-RA10, Road Aero Carbon, Reach 80, Drop 125 °Value not published by the brand Integrated Bar and Stem OC SH-RA10, Road Aero Carbon, Reach 80, Drop 125 °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model OC Road Aero RA10 Carbon Ultralight, SB0/25, w/Micro tilt adjustment °Value not published by the brand OC Performance XP10-S 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.

Orca Aero M21ELTD · 53CMOrca M20ILTD Pwr · 53CM
  • Orca Aero M21ELTD · 53CM
  • Orca M20ILTD Pwr · 53CM

Stack and reach

510520530540550560570580350360370380390400410420↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Orca Aero M21ELTD · 53CM — Reach (mm) 385 · Stack (mm) 542Orca M20ILTD Pwr · 53CM — Reach (mm) 385 · Stack (mm) 552
  • Orca Aero M21ELTD · 53CM Orca Aero M21ELTD · 53CM — Reach (mm) 385 · Stack (mm) 542
  • Orca M20ILTD Pwr · 53CM Orca M20ILTD Pwr · 53CM — Reach (mm) 385 · Stack (mm) 552
Geometry10 differences
SizeSame for all 53CM 53CM
ReachSame for all 385 mm 385 mm
Stack 542 mm 552 mm +10 mm
Top tube (effective) 546 mm 549 mm +3 mm
Seat tube 524 mm 500 mm −24 mm
Head tube 135 mm 153 mm +18 mm
Head angleSame for all 72.8° 72.8°
Seat angleSame for all 73.5° 73.5°
ChainstaysSame for all 408 mm 408 mm
Wheelbase 976 mm 981 mm +5 mm
Front centre 580 mm 583 mm +3 mm
Standover 778 mm 789 mm +11 mm
BB drop 74 mm 70 mm −4 mm
BB height 262 mm 271 mm +9 mm
Fork offsetSame for all 43 mm 43 mm
Trail 59 mm 60 mm +1 mm

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Orbea Orca Aero M21ELTD and Orbea Orca M20ILTD Pwr come with?

Orbea Orca Aero M21ELTD: SRAM Force AXS. Orbea Orca M20ILTD Pwr: Shimano Ultegra Di2.

How do Orbea Orca Aero M21ELTD and Orbea Orca M20ILTD Pwr compare on geometry?

In size 53CM, Orbea Orca Aero M21ELTD has a stack of 542 mm for a reach of 385 mm; in size 53CM, Orbea Orca M20ILTD Pwr has 552 mm for 385 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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