As with its predecessor, the Basque manufacturer also offers the new Avant exclusively with a robust aluminium frame and combines this with a carbon fork. Total weights shared Orbea is not included. The geometry remains virtually unchanged. The rider is still placed in a very upright riding position. A long wheelbase and plenty of fork travel indicate an unagitated and safe riding behaviour. Partially integrated cables and wires give the Endurance model a modern design.
Orbea Avant: The most important facts
- Weight of complete wheel: not specified
- Stack/Reach/STR: 605/391 millimetres/1.54 (size 55)
- Max. tyre clearance: 35 millimetres
- Frame sizes: 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 60
- Prices: 1599 to 2099 Euro
A new feature is a so-called service box that can be mounted on the down tube. The small "boot" is included with all equipment variants and, according to Orbea, should provide space for a spare tube, CO2 cartridge, tyre levers and house keys. The Endurance model also offers mounts for fixed mudguards. The maximum tyre clearance is 35 millimetres, which means that the Avant, in the style of an all-road bike, is also equipped for use in light off-road terrain. A maximum of 32 millimetre tyres are possible with mudguards.
Equipment and prices of the Orbea Avant
All three equipment variants can be customised in the in-house configurator called "MyO". The stem and handlebars of the basic and mid-range models can be adapted to your own requirements, while the wheels, tyres and gearing can also be selected for the top-of-the-range version. With high-quality carbon add-on parts and a power meter, the price would more than double.
The Basque company offers the three models for between 1399 and 2099 euros and in seven frame sizes (47 to 60). Modern twelve-speed shifting technology is only available on the most expensive model with Shimano's mechanical 105, while the cheaper versions are built with ten- or eight-speed drivetrains and are not necessarily recommended due to the limited gear range and larger jumps. Even the mechanical disc brakes on the basic and mid-range models cannot match the performance of the hydraulic disc on the top-of-the-range version.
Avant H30
- Drive/gear shift: Shimano 105 (2x12; 50/34, 11-34 t.)
- Brakes: Shimano 105
- Impellers: Sun Ringle Duroc 40 (aluminium)
- Tyres: Vittoria Zafiro (28 mm)
- Price: 2099 Euro
Avant H40
- Drive/gear shift: Shimano Tiagra/FSA Omega Megaexo (2x10; 50/34, 11-34 t.)
- Brakes: Jagwire RideRever (mechanical)
- Impellers: Sun Ringle Duroc 40 (aluminium)
- Tyres: Vittoria Zafiro (28 mm)
- Price: 1599 Euro
Avant H60
- Drive/gear shift: Shimano Claris (2x8; 50/34, 11-32 t.)
- Brakes: Jagwire RideRever (mechanical)
- Impellers: Sun Ringle Duroc 40 (aluminium)
- Tyres: Vittoria Zafiro (28 mm)
- Price: 1399 Euro
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