Orbea Orca M35i (2024)

The Orbea Orca M35i is a Spanish performance road bike.

Designed for riders who want a (very) high-quality carbon frame. Plus a combination of responsive handling and all-day comfort.

And the reliability of Shimano's 105 Di2 electronic shifting.

Training, racing, or riding for fitness, the Orca M35i delivers efficiency, comfort, and cutting-edge integration.

It’s a great choice for riders looking to get more enjoyment out of their riding. And enjoy a reliable, fast, and comfortable road bike.

Lightweight OMR Carbon Frame

At the core of the Orca M35i is Orbea’s advanced OMR (Orbea Monocoque Race) carbon frame.

Where most brands use a T500 to T700 carbon, Orbea has used a high-grade T800 carbon.

The Orca frame delivers precise handling and efficient power transfer without sacrificing comfort.

Shimano 105 Di2 Electronic Shifting

The Orca M35i is uses Shimano's latest 105 Di2 12-speed electronic groupset.

This system offers smooth, accurate shifting with the push of a button. It also reduces maintenance and ensures consistent performance in all conditions. Making it ideal for long rides and unpredictable weather.

And for riders who want the least possible maintenance.

Integrated Design

An integrated cockpit and internal cabling system enhance the Orca’s aerodynamic profile.

And makes it look clean and modern.

The frame includes integrated seatpost and headset that contributes to the high-end look.

Responsive Handling

Designed with a race-inspired geometry, the Orca M35i feels agile on climbs and stable on descents.

Think of it as a cross-between race bike and endurance road bike.

It’s ideal for competitive riders and enthusiasts who appreciate a lively, responsive ride on smooth tarmac or rolling countryside roads. And who want to be isolated from harsh roads and vibrations.

Fast Carbon Wheels

OQUO is Orbea's wheel brand. And the RP35 Team wheelset is hand-built in Spain.

At 35mm deep, these are an excellent all-round depth. At 1,465 grams they are light enough to climb some serious vertical.

And unlike deeper rims, they are more forgiving on rough roads.

The true value comes from the hubs.

Orbea has used Zipp's ZR1 hub. It's a performance hub that delivers 66 point of engagement. This means power gets delivered to the rear wheel every 5.45-degrees. Most wheels at this price point deliver power at a slower rate of 10-degrees.

Lastly, the RP35 carbon rims use a mini-hook profile. Orbea has designed it this way so that riders can either use tubes or tubeless setups.