6:39 I think the rear linkage might cause issues with stones, if the frame is not stiff enough, but I can't know for sure before I try it myself, with Trek's ABP this is an issue, I got 3mm stone stuck there, which resulted in horrible noise, but 2014 Trek fuel EX was way too flexy, but it also got issues with bearings misaligning, this is why dual shear linkages are great solution liek you can see at 3:11.
This “longer, slacker, lower” BS should die out especially with bikes that you also want to pedal relatively efficiently. I have this Occam (H20+ with 27,5+ and 29” wheel sets) and the geo is perfect for what it is: a capable, fun riding short travel trail bike that pedals good. Not everybody wants a bike like Pole or Geometron...
I have the 2016 version of this with the 2017 Fox Factory FIT4 34 130 with wider rims and it is a very capable trail to aggressive XC bike. With a solid component spec I have mine at 24.8 lbs which is decent for an XL.
The bike in between the orbea rallion and the occam tr is the 2019 specialized stumpjumper st, because if your paying attention the 2019 stumpy is almost identical to the rallion. So, if the rallion has to much travel for you and the occam doesn’t have enough the stumpy st is the best option right now.
Eric Foussat The stumpjumper st has the same travel as the occam tr. not sure which is more xc and which is more ‘trail’ but I’d like to know cos I’m gonna buy one of them.
Solar Rover I to am on the fools journey to find the best short travel trail bike and have narrowed my list of bikes down to the occam, The Santa Cruz tallboy, and the new stumpjumper st. Although, I’m not purchasing any of these bikes until I ride the new pivot 429 trail. Best of luck to you!
760bjc I bought a Santa Cruz tallboy 3 and I’m still very happy with it. there’s been a resurgence of short travel bikes this year, such as the transition spur, but these new short travel bikes are probably only 5% better than my tallboy, mostly because I can ride my tallboy with a 27.5 plus tire out back and 29 up front, the tallboy 3 is an amazing bike.
I ave the am30,bloody great bike,it's light as well,coming from a whyte g150 and 130s,,and cube stereo,beats them all,in my opinion,,carefully with sizing,think come up bit smallish
Daniel Cruz Not quite. You can go to Orbeas website (www.orbea.com) and check out the bikes they offer. For Full Suspension MTB (non-electronic) They offer the Oiz (Cross Country) with 100/100mm, Occam TR (Trail) with130/120mm, the Occam AM (All Mountain) with 150/150mm and the Rallon (Enduro) with 160/150mm of travel. Then there is the H-Series (aluminum) and the M-Series (carbon fibre). Then in each of the series there is a number or Type mentioned. Starting from standard spec to high end spec: 30, 20, 10, Team, LTD (limited edition). But most bikes offer upgrade options for suspension, tires, wheels, handlebar, stem, dropper seatpost and others. And then for some (I think only the Oiz and the Rallon) higher end carbon bikes there is the option to customize it that is called the MyO-Series. That customization is mainly for colours. But to get back to your question: First I would go to your local Orbea Dealer/Bikeshop and talk to them about what kind of bike you need, where you will ride it and how much you want to spend. Then they will show you the type of bike that should fit your needs best. Then, knowing the Series of bike you can got to the website and start customizing your bike with upgrades (and in case of MyO colours as well) by just going through the 'buying-process'. At the end you have your self customized bike and a price. Then you can (I think) either buy it online directly and it will be send to your nearest Orbea Dealer or you can go to your local Orbea Dealer, go through the customization process there again and buy it there, so they will place the order and will also build it up for you. And just as a note, I think that Orbea offers a lifetime warranty for the bikeframe, after you registered it on their website.
Im a huge fan of orbea. My first bike was an orbea. I still have it. Just yesterday i was searching on their website but found out the occam am was 27.5 which is too small for me, had carbon fiber that my family couldnt afford, and wasnt customizable at all. Im from México and gere you can only find giant, trek, specialized, and Belfort bikes. I will look for a dealer though. Thanks
6:39 I think the rear linkage might cause issues with stones, if the frame is not stiff enough, but I can't know for sure before I try it myself, with Trek's ABP this is an issue, I got 3mm stone stuck there, which resulted in horrible noise, but 2014 Trek fuel EX was way too flexy, but it also got issues with bearings misaligning, this is why dual shear linkages are great solution liek you can see at 3:11.
"should be a bike that's on your radar" fuppin' missed opportunity for a freeze frame lensflare smile and a wink right there!!
This “longer, slacker, lower” BS should die out especially with bikes that you also want to pedal relatively efficiently. I have this Occam (H20+ with 27,5+ and 29” wheel sets) and the geo is perfect for what it is: a capable, fun riding short travel trail bike that pedals good. Not everybody wants a bike like Pole or Geometron...
What is the weight?
Every review he does he complains that the bike is "not particularly progressive" FFS @@lopp3
I have the 2016 version of this with the 2017 Fox Factory FIT4 34 130 with wider rims and it is a very capable trail to aggressive XC bike. With a solid component spec I have mine at 24.8 lbs which is decent for an XL.
The bike in between the orbea rallion and the occam tr is the 2019 specialized stumpjumper st, because if your paying attention the 2019 stumpy is almost identical to the rallion. So, if the rallion has to much travel for you and the occam doesn’t have enough the stumpy st is the best option right now.
Eric Foussat The stumpjumper st has the same travel as the occam tr. not sure which is more xc and which is more ‘trail’ but I’d like to know cos I’m gonna buy one of them.
Solar Rover I to am on the fools journey to find the best short travel trail bike and have narrowed my list of bikes down to the occam, The Santa Cruz tallboy, and the new stumpjumper st. Although, I’m not purchasing any of these bikes until I ride the new pivot 429 trail. Best of luck to you!
@@snowairland What'd you get? And how is it? Cheers
760bjc I bought a Santa Cruz tallboy 3 and I’m still very happy with it. there’s been a resurgence of short travel bikes this year, such as the transition spur, but these new short travel bikes are probably only 5% better than my tallboy, mostly because I can ride my tallboy with a 27.5 plus tire out back and 29 up front, the tallboy 3 is an amazing bike.
@@snowairland Right on... Sounds like you got it dialed in... If you had an opportunity to get the Occan at a killer price would you go for it?
Question orbea occam m10 or yeti sb130
Bike radar team!!!! Please, please, please review the AM version of the Occam.
Pleeeeaasse:)
I ave the am30,bloody great bike,it's light as well,coming from a whyte g150 and 130s,,and cube stereo,beats them all,in my opinion,,carefully with sizing,think come up bit smallish
Are you doing a video on the flaremax?
Threaded BB?
Can you list the Tracks you play in the background, please?
Can I use both 29" and 27.5" wheels on this model?
I dont understand. In my local bike shop i can customize the bike?
Daniel Cruz
Not quite. You can go to Orbeas website (www.orbea.com) and check out the bikes they offer. For Full Suspension MTB (non-electronic) They offer the Oiz (Cross Country) with 100/100mm, Occam TR (Trail) with130/120mm, the Occam AM (All Mountain) with 150/150mm and the Rallon (Enduro) with 160/150mm of travel. Then there is the H-Series (aluminum) and the M-Series (carbon fibre). Then in each of the series there is a number or Type mentioned. Starting from standard spec to high end spec: 30, 20, 10, Team, LTD (limited edition). But most bikes offer upgrade options for suspension, tires, wheels, handlebar, stem, dropper seatpost and others. And then for some (I think only the Oiz and the Rallon) higher end carbon bikes there is the option to customize it that is called the MyO-Series. That customization is mainly for colours. But to get back to your question: First I would go to your local Orbea Dealer/Bikeshop and talk to them about what kind of bike you need, where you will ride it and how much you want to spend. Then they will show you the type of bike that should fit your needs best. Then, knowing the Series of bike you can got to the website and start customizing your bike with upgrades (and in case of MyO colours as well) by just going through the 'buying-process'. At the end you have your self customized bike and a price. Then you can (I think) either buy it online directly and it will be send to your nearest Orbea Dealer or you can go to your local Orbea Dealer, go through the customization process there again and buy it there, so they will place the order and will also build it up for you. And just as a note, I think that Orbea offers a lifetime warranty for the bikeframe, after you registered it on their website.
Im a huge fan of orbea. My first bike was an orbea. I still have it. Just yesterday i was searching on their website but found out the occam am was 27.5 which is too small for me, had carbon fiber that my family couldnt afford, and wasnt customizable at all. Im from México and gere you can only find giant, trek, specialized, and Belfort bikes. I will look for a dealer though. Thanks
Daniel Cruz
I wish you good luck for your search! In case you have instagram, hit me up @mtbandbeyond when you found a bike!
My Orbea Alma H20 2018 has the same paintjob
What are the other four bikes in the top five ?
Norco Sight A2 29 - ruclips.net/video/aZW5yo5AixU/видео.html
YT Jeffsy 29 CF ruclips.net/video/zTeoj8gWdlc/видео.html
Canyon Spectral CF 8.0 - video coming soon
Trek FuelEX 8 29 - video coming soon
Wow what was that
Bkxc!