Orbea Orca sizing?
06-26-08 | 06:54 PM
#29
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Ahh yes, Orbea and their "odd" geometry. I'm still torn between a 54 or 57. I haven't ever been fitted (which I should do, I know...) I'm 6' with a 32" max inseam and it might be a tad shorter than that. Been quite a process trying out different bikes.
06-26-08 | 07:12 PM
#30
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I'm 5'10" with a 29.5" inseam. My Orbea Aqua is a 54. It fits well, but have a 130mm stem and the saddle is all the back on the rails. On the 51 I was too hunched up. I feel a 52.5-53 woul dhave been better, but unavailable.
06-26-08 | 07:21 PM
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Very nice Orca OP.
I have an 07 Onix, I'm 6'0 with a 31" inseam and short arms. I ride the 54, which is a smaller size than my previous bikes (Trek and Giant). I love the bike btw.
I have an 07 Onix, I'm 6'0 with a 31" inseam and short arms. I ride the 54, which is a smaller size than my previous bikes (Trek and Giant). I love the bike btw.
06-26-08 | 07:25 PM
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06-26-08 | 08:23 PM
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6 (6'.3/4" on a good day 
) ft 33.5 inseam ride a 54cm with 130 mm stem about 1" spacers. I had the 57cm but getting the 54 was by far the most intelligent move for me. virtually the same set up as before but just a tad bit more aggressive and loving it. it took me a while to dial in but now i have found the position that is most efficient for me.
) ft 33.5 inseam ride a 54cm with 130 mm stem about 1" spacers. I had the 57cm but getting the 54 was by far the most intelligent move for me. virtually the same set up as before but just a tad bit more aggressive and loving it. it took me a while to dial in but now i have found the position that is most efficient for me.
06-26-08 | 10:51 PM
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06-27-08 | 10:21 AM
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From: Stevenson Ranch, CA
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Good to see some 6 footers with shorter inseams on 54's. Orbea most definitely has a different geometry. I think I'd be set up how vic32amg does with a little longer stem based on my test rides.
07-04-09 | 09:13 PM
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Sorry...thread from the dead. I never updated my outcome. I bought the 54cm and had the stem swapped to a 120. I haven't had to adjust anything fit wise in the year or so I've owned it.
07-04-09 | 10:01 PM
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I'm 5"9 with a 30inch inseam. My LBS suggests I should fit in a 51 frame but I strongly feel I should be 54. Anybody have any input on this? I currently ride a Trek Madone with a 56 frame and had to get a 90mm stem to compensate for the long reach but everything else is ok.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Yes, get the 51. I'm 5.9" as well and everybody tells me I'm a 51 frame in an Orbea...I think I'm a 54 but is not what I think it is what it is..a 51 will be better,you can ride a 54 if you want..
sorry this is a very old tread.. Jezzzzzz
