Construction and Features The bike gets a PF92 bottom bracket and internal cable routing throughout. All models use Orbea's "Inside Line" internal cable routing, which provides a clean run from the handlebars to all of the things that need actuating. The 2020 edition of the Oiz comes with Orbea's 'Squidlock' 3-position lockout lever that integrates the lockout with the dropper post lever via one clamp to further clean up the cockpit.
The shock is driven by a lightweight carbon link, and the frame also has a small integrated chain guide. More water is more better on a bike like the Oiz that's meant to cover a lot of ground, so Orbea made sure that two bottles can be squeezed inside the bike's front triangle on every size bar the small. Short riders get a single bottle mount due to space constraints.
Orbea's bikes can be customized using their 'MyO' program that lets customers choose from countless paint combinations and a handful of different components, which is exactly what I did with my Oiz test bike. I think it turned out pretty damn well, and I'm happy to help other riders pick their colors for a nominal consultation fee. It's a neat program, especially if you're ordering a high-end bike and want something that you won't likely see anyone else riding.
Riders can also choose their choice of travel (100mm or 120mm TR) during the MyO process, including bumping up to Fox's 34 Float Factory 120mm fork for the TR build. More cush or not, some riders may want to add a dropper post and change certain components in order to maximize their fun.
The Oiz shapeshifts with a small change of spec, changing the geometry and giving the bike more aptitude for technical terrain.
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So you mean it's not a competent descender.
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As an example to how big difference this makes, consider two bikes with 65 degree HTA. One has Reach = 450, Stack = 640. The second has Reach = 465, Stack = 608. In terms of range of cockpit positions from the BB, adjusted by using stem spacers, these bikes have the same geometry with respect to the BB!
Btw the squidlock does nothing with the cables. It just adds middle position to both fork and shock and everyone argues whether the middle position is real or not. Anyway you will be very happy when you have remote lockout on a bike you actually ride hard up hill. Sweet side effect of this is that bigger portion of you ridea will be downhill.
However I ended up getting a Evil Offering - while the Evil doesn't pedal quite as well I'd say if the OIZ TR is a 9/10 the Evil is a 8/10 - the big difference is the Evil can truck downhill. It seems most modern 'trail bikes' will climb almost as well as 'XC bikes' but the 'XC bikes' fail to stay close to the 'trail bikes' on the downs.
For further context I had also spent some time on Ibis HD4, Ripmo and Trek Top Fuels & Fuel EX - I preferred the feel of the Evil.
It's all about having the tool that is right for your conditions.
It does look like he's running the 110/120mm SID though, but it's anyone's guess to what travel its actually running.
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Not a word.
This madness has to stop !
68, not 78.
And it's ok, it's all people on bikes,and it's on a universe dar away.
Changing a head angle 1 degree either way doesn't fundamentally change a bike. It just makes the bike slightly better in one situation and slightly worse in another. Which compromise works best depends on your preference and your riding skill.
Personally, I find that modern XC bikes are more limited by what XC tires are capable of than what the geometry is capable of. And an XC bike with trails tires is just a crappy trail bike.
Come on now, 175 is borderline...