Road Cycling - Orbea Volata

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zensuit
08-22-04, 10:45 AM
If anybody wants an affordable Al/carbon Seat Stay/Fork frame that rides like it costs a lot more than it's complete bike (with Campy Mirage, and yes, Mirage seems to work quite well) of around $1300. The ride is terrific and the frame supports multiple upgrades.

The bike is pretty snappy and climbs with enough stiffness for any larger rider (me, 5-11, 170) but gets enough dampening from the carbon to make the ride comfortable for long rides...

This is a good option for anybody looking at a full Aluminum bike for around that price...


Jim Bonnet
08-22-04, 01:11 PM
what size frame did you get? Im 6' and considering the orbea line of bikes..

cheers-
Jim

zensuit
08-22-04, 04:29 PM
what size frame did you get? Im 6' and considering the orbea line of bikes..

cheers-
Jim

I have a long torso and short legs for my height, I ride a 54...I could ride anything between 53-56, and I rode a 54 in Cannondales as well, if that helps for comparison.