Orca!
08-09-10 | 08:15 PM
#126
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 443
Likes: 0
Bikes: 2009 Caad9-5
Sorry to keep bringing this old thread back but I wanted to address the comments made above....
First, the frame, group and wheels were all used when I got them. Hardly used, but still used. Total cost to build this bike as photographed was right around $2700. Of course, it took the better part of 6 months to source the deals but it was well worth the work and time.
Sadly, I no longer have this bike. When I lost my job last year, it was the first to go and in retrospect, I wish I had kept it. I LOVED riding this bike. But I couldn't deny the resale value - I actually made money on it. And I know there will always be other bikes...
55/Rad
First, the frame, group and wheels were all used when I got them. Hardly used, but still used. Total cost to build this bike as photographed was right around $2700. Of course, it took the better part of 6 months to source the deals but it was well worth the work and time.
Sadly, I no longer have this bike. When I lost my job last year, it was the first to go and in retrospect, I wish I had kept it. I LOVED riding this bike. But I couldn't deny the resale value - I actually made money on it. And I know there will always be other bikes...
55/Rad
08-11-10 | 10:44 AM
#127
Learning to Roll
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 329
Likes: 0
From: or
Bikes: 72 Centurion rolled molly steel road bike
Sorry to keep bringing this old thread back but I wanted to address the comments made above....
First, the frame, group and wheels were all used when I got them. Hardly used, but still used. Total cost to build this bike as photographed was right around $2700. Of course, it took the better part of 6 months to source the deals but it was well worth the work and time.
Sadly, I no longer have this bike. When I lost my job last year, it was the first to go and in retrospect, I wish I had kept it. I LOVED riding this bike. But I couldn't deny the resale value - I actually made money on it. And I know there will always be other bikes...
55/Rad
First, the frame, group and wheels were all used when I got them. Hardly used, but still used. Total cost to build this bike as photographed was right around $2700. Of course, it took the better part of 6 months to source the deals but it was well worth the work and time.
Sadly, I no longer have this bike. When I lost my job last year, it was the first to go and in retrospect, I wish I had kept it. I LOVED riding this bike. But I couldn't deny the resale value - I actually made money on it. And I know there will always be other bikes...
55/Rad
08-11-10 | 11:25 AM
#128
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,784
Likes: 63
From: Prague, Czech Republic
Bikes: Time ADH01, Merlin Extra Light, Orbea Orca, Ritchey Outback,Tomac Revolver Mountain Bike, Cannondale Crit 3.0 now used for time trials.
Very nice and I am sad to hear that you had to let it go. You will find a new job and a new Orca! I have the all black matt carbon finish 2009 frame with out the white accent panel, just the thin stripes. It has an 11speed Chorus kit on it, 3T Ergo Sum bars and stem, Thompson post, and RSys wheels. Besides being fun to look at, it climbs like monkeys on crack. I don't know about some of the comments on how expensive it is as I never buy list price anything. I bought my frame on EBay from a shop that had it as a demo. Paid less than half the new price for a frame fork. I call it an Ebaya... My one complaint about the bike is the clearance at the rear brake bridge between the seat stays. Very tight, unnecessarily so. I can't run my Rolf wheels with standard 23cm tires on it. The tires touch the bridge - too tall. Rolfs run slightly taller than do Mavic and when I swap them on or off my Merlin, I have to reset the brake shoes. Aside from that, it is a super bike, very stiff, and very light. Under 16 pounds and it rolls down the road straight. For sure, my favorite climbing bike. Inspite of it being carbon, I find my Ti Merlin to be a little more comfortable for all day rides of 5 or more hours. For shorter fast rides or hills, the Orca for sure it the winner. Will post some photos shortly.
08-11-10 | 11:10 PM
#129
Learning to Roll
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 329
Likes: 0
From: or
Bikes: 72 Centurion rolled molly steel road bike
Very nice and I am sad to hear that you had to let it go. You will find a new job and a new Orca! I have the all black matt carbon finish 2009 frame with out the white accent panel, just the thin stripes. It has an 11speed Chorus kit on it, 3T Ergo Sum bars and stem, Thompson post, and RSys wheels. Besides being fun to look at, it climbs like monkeys on crack. I don't know about some of the comments on how expensive it is as I never buy list price anything. I bought my frame on EBay from a shop that had it as a demo. Paid less than half the new price for a frame fork. I call it an Ebaya... My one complaint about the bike is the clearance at the rear brake bridge between the seat stays. Very tight, unnecessarily so. I can't run my Rolf wheels with standard 23cm tires on it. The tires touch the bridge - too tall. Rolfs run slightly taller than do Mavic and when I swap them on or off my Merlin, I have to reset the brake shoes. Aside from that, it is a super bike, very stiff, and very light. Under 16 pounds and it rolls down the road straight. For sure, my favorite climbing bike. Inspite of it being carbon, I find my Ti Merlin to be a little more comfortable for all day rides of 5 or more hours. For shorter fast rides or hills, the Orca for sure it the winner. Will post some photos shortly.
04-23-11 | 01:35 AM
#130
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 219
Likes: 0
From: Whittier, CA.
Bikes: BMC SLC01 Pro Race, Torelli Montefalco Newhall Bicycle ed. 48x16 fixed gear
OMG that has to be one of the sexiest bikes I've ever seem. haha
You do have a really great looking ride there I agree you should open a little shop for vanity pictures of bikes.
You do have a really great looking ride there I agree you should open a little shop for vanity pictures of bikes.
06-09-12 | 12:34 AM
#131
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: MUMBAI/INDIA
Bikes: CERVELO S1//bianchi Navrone//cannondale mtb sl3 and used to have trek 4300D
06-09-12 | 10:31 AM
#132
Senior Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,344
Likes: 1
From: Southern CA
Bikes: '17 Trek Emonda, '16 Yeti ASR5, '14 Cdale F29 '08 Orbea Orca.
Hi 55/Rad. I've always enjoyed your pics. Thought I had posted here before but I guess not. Hope that your situation has improved and that you're doing well.
In the spirit of keeping this post alive, here's my '08 Orbea.
In the spirit of keeping this post alive, here's my '08 Orbea.
