Orbea has stripped it of some (though not all) of the aero bells and whistles the previous Orca had, instead choosing to prioritise light weight, handling and responsiveness.

It marks a contrast to the current trend of developing road racing bikes to combine aerodynamic efficiency with lightweight performance.

The 2022 Tour de France contained 23 climbs categorised as second category or above – with six HC ascents and summit finishes. There were also 16 category-three and 22 category-four ascents.

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While the new Orca has been the subject of CFD (computational fluid dynamics) modelling and wind tunnel testing, Orbea’s road product manager Joseba Arizaga claims aero features were only built in if they didn’t negatively affect ride quality.

A horse for the course

• Price: £11,999/$11,599/€10,999
• Frame: Orca OMX
• Fork: Orca OMX
• Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200
• Power meter: Yes
• Wheels: Oquo RP 35 LTD
• Seatpost: OC carbon, 27.2mm
• Customizable: Yes

The Orca comes in two-frame specifications. The top-tier OMX frame uses high-modulus Toray T1100 carbon to help it hit its claimed 750g weight (in a size 53), while retaining the stiffness the brand’s pro riders will need.

The previous Orca OMX frame weighed a claimed 830g in a size 53, representing an 80g saving.

This weight incorporates its lacquer coating, paint and hardware (including seatpost clamp assembly and hanger), while the OMX fork is said to weigh 360g with an uncut steerer.

The OMR-spec frame weighs 1,040g, including paint and hardware, utilising ‘intermediate modulus’ Toray T800 carbon that’s said to improve compliance and comfort.

Orbea says it retains the same stiffness-to-weight ratio as its lighter sibling, albeit at a heavier overall weight.

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Although the strong interest in bicycles cooled down as progress was made toward recovery to pre-COVID-19 day-to-day routines, interest in bicycles continued as a long-term trend.

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Net sales in Shimano’s bike-related business were 204,986 million yen ($1.45 billion) in its first half, which ended June 30. Operating income in the segment decreased 39.5% to 42,093 million yen. On a quarterly basis, second-quarter sales were down 18.6% from the same period last year in the bike division, while operating income in the segment was down 7.5% in the quarter.

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Company-wide, sales decreased $109 million to $693 million, down 14 percent. Organic sales were $611 million, a decline of 24 percent, driven by lower shipments across nearly all categories in the Sporting Products segment and declines in the organic Outdoor Products businesses.

In Outdoor Products, first-quarter sales were $317 million, up from $292 million in the quarter last year. The $317 million included about $82 million in revenue from new acquisitions, so organic sales in Outdoor Products was $235 million. The company acquired Fox Racing and Simms Fishing during its second fiscal quarter of 2023 (roughly the third quarter of calendar 2022), so those brands’ revenues were not included in its Q1 2023 fiscal report.

Vista Outdoor will hold an investor conference call Thursday morning. Earlier this week the company appointed Eric Nyman as the new CEO of the Outdoor Products business; he will lead the spin-off company when the split is completed.

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