Russell’s 2020 Orbea Oiz OMR Bike Check

Recently moving from Manitoba, I knew I would have to go against some of my weight weenie tendencies for this bike in order to stand up to the aggressive XC riding/racing of BC. Swapping a high post for a dropper, and bumping up to a 120mm fork gets the job done, while still keeping the bike under 24lbs.

Shock

Shock: Fox Factory DPS

Fork

Fork: 2022 Fox Factory 34 Stepcast 120mm

Crankset

Cranks: XTR M9120 32T

Grips, Brakes + Shifters

Grips: ESI Chunky
Shifters: XT M8100
Brakes: XT M8100 2-Piston

Rear Derailleur + Cassette

Rear Derailleur: XTR M9100
Cassette: XTR M9100 10-51T

Tires

Front: Vittoria Barzo 2.35
Rear: Vittoria Barzo/Mezcal 2.35

Bars + Stem

Bars: FSA SLK carbon 740mm
Stem: FSA SLK 70mm

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Pedals

Pedals: Xpedo M-Force 4 Ti

I love my Xpedo Ti pedals, lighter than XTR and still SPD compatible.

Saddle

Saddle: SQLab 611 Carbon
Post: Fox Factory Transfer SL 100mm

Since discovering SQlabs saddles, I won’t be going with anything else.

Wheelset

For XC racing the TR32’s are the natural choice in the NOBL lineup. I went with straight pull DT240 EXP hubs and CX-Ray spokes to keep the weight as low as possible. They are super light coming out at 1350 grams, but built to handle chasing KOM’s up as well as down the mountain.

Wheelset

Wheelset: 29″ 28h TR32
Spokes: CX-Ray
Nipples: Sapim

 

Hubs + Spokes

Hub: DT240 EXP SP
Hub Specs: 28h, Centerlock, Boost

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