Opinions on Orbea Onix TDE?
06-19-07, 04:28 PM
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Opinions on Orbea Onix TDE?
Anyone here have experience with one of these. Thanks.
06-19-07, 04:43 PM
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Yes, the biggest problem is having to slow down constantly to thank people who wont stop complimenting you on how good it looks.
06-19-07, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by dietzpa
Yes, the biggest problem is having to slow down constantly to thank people who wont stop complimenting you on how good it looks.
06-19-07, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by MONGO!
I'm looking at that one too, but I prefer the other color schemes.
06-19-07, 05:31 PM
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I was really leaning towards it as my mest bike...I think it's awesome..they sold a few at my LBS and got great reports back from the owners....but for some reason, now I'm leaning towards a Roubaix.
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06-19-07, 06:10 PM
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Thanks. I'm hoping to see one on in person that I can try out. But it doesn't seem to be a bike they carry in many places here in Miami.
06-19-07, 06:12 PM
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Mephisto in Onyx - yeah, that was a good one.
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I have one and I love it! The stock wheels are pretty heavy and I replaced them immediately, other than that it's fantastic. Handles well, good balance of drivetrain stiffness to general comfort. Quite a good deal too considering that they sold the frameset alone for $1500+ two years or so ago...
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Originally Posted by -VELOCITY-
Not me. I have this thing with orange. It's awesome.
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06-19-07, 06:59 PM
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Velocity I can get you to the right person/Bike Shop test ride and buy one (save some $$$),I have a TDF and love it,ahh the Shop is in Miami so send me a PM and I'll hook you up ..
06-19-07, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Hocam
go orange!
06-19-07, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by PipinFan
Velocity I can get you to the right person/Bike Shop test ride and buy one (save some $$$),I have a TDF and love it,ahh the Shop is in Miami so send me a PM and I'll hook you up ..
06-19-07, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by PipinFan
Velocity I can get you to the right person/Bike Shop test ride and buy one (save some $$$),I have a TDF and love it,ahh the Shop is in Miami so send me a PM and I'll hook you up ..
I admit I am concerned by the thread reporting an Orbea (sounds like it was an Opal) breaking in half, but I am hoping that it is an isolated incident
06-19-07, 09:28 PM
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I love my Onix. I've only had it a little while but it's super smooth and climbs like a bastard. I actually look forward to hills now!
06-19-07, 09:53 PM
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i've got one. It's nice but I wish it was stiffer. If you plan to race you may want to check out the Opal.
06-19-07, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ericcox
Plus the blue/black is much better looking than the orange. :
This is sillyness. The power of the Orange can only be appreciated in person. Blue/black blends into the pack of generic frames that flood your local scene.
Stand out from the crowd. Black/Orange is the way to go.
06-20-07, 05:31 AM
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Velocity,
Try Big Wheel in Hollywood on Taft. They have a bunch of Orbeas in the shop right now. I just bought my Scott from them. I know they have Opals and Orca's. I don't recall if they have the Onix, give them a call. The paint jobs on these bikes are awesome, I was looking at the Opal in blue but they had a 2006 CR1 Pro with the neked carbon fiber weave which I just love.
Try Big Wheel in Hollywood on Taft. They have a bunch of Orbeas in the shop right now. I just bought my Scott from them. I know they have Opals and Orca's. I don't recall if they have the Onix, give them a call. The paint jobs on these bikes are awesome, I was looking at the Opal in blue but they had a 2006 CR1 Pro with the neked carbon fiber weave which I just love.
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Originally Posted by dietzpa
This is sillyness. The power of the Orange can only be appreciated in person. Blue/black blends into the pack of generic frames that flood your local scene.
Stand out from the crowd. Black/Orange is the way to go.
Stand out from the crowd. Black/Orange is the way to go.
Seriously though, orange is the cats bananas.
06-21-07, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Hocam
Halloween color schemes FTW!!!!!
Seriously though, orange is the cats bananas.
Seriously though, orange is the cats bananas.
06-21-07, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by PipinFan
Velocity, did you ride the Onix yet ??
06-21-07, 09:20 AM
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If it's anything like my Orca, it's going to be amazing.
And yes to Orange!
And yes to Orange!