Originally Posted by seely
The Orca is recommended for riders up to 160lbs as I recall, the Onix is for riders 160lbs+. If you are a heavier rider, the Orca will likely feel noodly. Even some riders within the weight category we have let demo an Orca complain about it feeling noodly, and have wound up buying an Opal.
Thats the first time I have heard that the Orca is only for riders up to 160lbs. I have n Orca 48cm and I weigh 180. feels fine to me. I wonder what it will feel like when I get down to 160! BTW I started riding the Orca when I was 190 and it still felt good.