Orbea Orca Aero M30LTD vs Orbea Orca M30I

Orbea

Orca Aero M30LTD

Orbea

Orca M30I

High endAeroCarbon700c2026

High endCarbon700c2026

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

OrbeaOrbea Orca Aero M30LTD

OrbeaOrbea Orca M30I

At a glance

Differences only

Orbea Orca M30I has the higher-range groupset: Shimano 105 Di2, against Shimano 105.

Key specs3 differences

Model year 2026 2026

Frame Carbon

As printed

Material: Carbon

Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheelset 700c · Oquo Road Performance RP35PRO ^{°Value not published by the brand} 700c · Alloy ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 2×12 2×12

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

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

Seatpost OC Road Aero RA10 Carbon Ultralight, SB0/25, w/Micro tilt adjustment SP 0.2 Carbon, 27.2mm, Setback 20mm

Prices

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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 M30LTD · Road bike rather for smooth ground, rather nimble, rather high equipment.
Orca M30I · Road bike rather for smooth ground, neutral handling, rather high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

Orbea Orca Aero M30LTDOrbea Orca M30Iother 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

Aérodynamiques

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

Cable routing 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 brand Shimano

As printed

Antriebsmarke: Shimano

Shimano ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifting Mechanical ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano 105 R7100 Shimano R7120

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 R7100 36x52t ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano 105 R7100 34x50T ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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

Rear derailleur Shimano 105 R7100 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Shifters Shimano R7120 ^{°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 tyres2 differences

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

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

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

Tyres Vittoria Corsa N.Ext G2.0 Foldable 700x28c ^{°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 OC Road Aero RA11 Carbon, Reach 80, Drop 125 ^{°Value not published by the brand} OC Handlebar RP31 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem OC Road Performance RP10, -8º ^{°Value not published by the brand} OC Road Performance 23, -5º ^{°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} 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 Orca Aero M30LTD

Size of Orca M30I

Differences measured from

Orca Aero M30LTD · 53CM
Orca M30I · 53CM

Stack and reach

Orca Aero M30LTD · 53CM Orca Aero M30LTD · 53CM — Reach (mm) 385 · Stack (mm) 542
Orca M30I · 53CM Orca M30I · 53CM — Reach (mm) 385 · Stack (mm) 552

Geometry10 differences

Size 53CM 53CM

Reach 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 angle 72.8° 72.8°

Seat angle 73.5° 73.5°

Chainstays 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 offset 43 mm 43 mm

Trail 59 mm 60 mm +1 mm

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Orbea Orca Aero M30LTD and Orbea Orca M30I come with?

Orbea Orca Aero M30LTD: Shimano 105. Orbea Orca M30I: Shimano 105 Di2.

How do Orbea Orca Aero M30LTD and Orbea Orca M30I compare on geometry?

In size 53CM, Orbea Orca Aero M30LTD has a stack of 542 mm for a reach of 385 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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Orbea Orca Aero M30LTD vs Orbea Orca M30I

At a glance

Prices

Character

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

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