Orbea Alma
Wheel Size: 29" | Front Travel: 110mm | Rear Travel: -
The Orbea Alma is a lightweight hardtail cross-country mountain bike designed for riders who demand speed, climbing efficiency, and precise trail handling. Built for competitive XC racing and technical trail riding, the Alma combines an exceptionally low frame weight with optimized geometry to deliver fast acceleration and confident control across demanding terrain. Available in both carbon and aluminum frame options, the Alma caters to riders of all skill levels and budgets without compromising on the performance the platform is known for. For cyclists searching for a lightweight cross-country mountain bike or a race-ready XC hardtail, the Orbea Alma sets the benchmark for trail performance.
The Orbea Alma's frame design maximizes power transfer, making it ideal for fast climbs and explosive accelerations out of corners. Its streamlined geometry ensures precise, responsive handling on technical terrain, while top-tier drivetrain and suspension components across all builds deliver smooth, reliable performance regardless of conditions.
Wide tire clearance, internal cable routing, and dropper post compatibility round out the Alma's feature set, ensuring riders are equipped for everything from cross-country races to adventurous trail exploration.
Looking for a full-suspension option? Check out the Orbea Oiz. Want a Hardtail with some more travel? Check out the Orbea Laufey.
Highlights and information
Orbea Alma: Fast, Light, and Ready for Adventure
The Orbea Alma is an ideal choice for cross-country racers and trail enthusiasts who demand speed, efficiency, and precision on a variety of terrains.
Designed with a focus on performance, this hardtail bike features a lightweight frame that delivers an exceptional power-to-weight ratio, making it perfect for tackling demanding climbs and navigating rough trails. The Alma's design helps riders maintain momentum and conserve energy, even when facing the toughest challenges.
The bike's sleek, well-defined geometry ensures precise control, allowing cyclists to push their limits and explore new terrain with confidence. Whether you’re navigating challenging trails or striving to improve your performance, the Alma is built to elevate your cycling experience and help you reach new heights.
Available in both carbon and aluminum frames, the Alma caters to riders of all skill levels and budgets, offering a blend of durability and top-tier performance.
Who Is the Orbea Alma Perfect For?
The Orbea Alma is the right choice for riders looking for a bike that’s fast, light, and easy to control. Whether you're racing, riding trails, or tackling steep climbs, the Alma shines in all these areas, making every ride exciting. It combines speed, control, and versatility, offering outstanding performance on any terrain. With top-quality components like SRAM XX Eagle AXS and Shimano XTR, the Alma guarantees a faster, smoother, and more enjoyable ride. Whether you're racing hard or just exploring new trails, the Alma is ready for any challenge.
Design and Features
- Lightweight Performance: The hardtail frame design maximizes power transfer, making it ideal for fast climbs and sprinting.
- Optimized Geometry: Streamlined geometry ensures precise handling and control on technical climbs and rough trails.
- Frame Options: Available in OMX carbon for the lightest, most responsive ride or aluminum for durability and cost-effective performance.
Highlighted Models and Key Components
Orbea Alma M-LTD: The top-tier model features the lightest OMX carbon frame, paired with premium components for excellent responsiveness and performance.
- Frame: Strong and lightweight OMX carbon.
- Drivetrain: SRAM XX Eagle AXS 12-speed for fast, smooth electronic shifting.
- Suspension: Fox Float SL Factory fork with 100mm travel for top XC performance.
- Wheels: Oquo Mountain Performance MP30LTD for fast, responsive rides.
Orbea Alma M-TEAM: Offering high-quality components at a more affordable price, the M-TEAM model delivers excellent performance for competitive riders.
- Frame: Lightweight and durable OMX carbon.
- Drivetrain: Shimano XTR M9100 for precise and reliable shifting.
- Suspension: Fox Float SL Factory fork, 100mm travel for smooth rides.
- Wheels: Oquo Mountain Performance MP30TEAM carbon wheels for speed and durability.
Orbea Alma H30: Built with a durable aluminum frame for a more budget-friendly option, while maintaining the Alma’s signature performance and stability.
- Frame: Tough hydroformed aluminum.
- Drivetrain: Shimano Deore and SLX for smooth, reliable shifting.
- Suspension: 100mm fork tuned for cross-country trails.
- Wheels: Designed to handle various types of terrain with ease.
What Contender Bicycles Likes About The Orbea Alma
- Climbing Made Easier: The lightweight carbon frame and smooth shifting (SRAM Eagle AXS or Shimano XTR) make hills feel less challenging.
- Smooth Rides: The Fox Float SL suspension fork absorbs bumps, giving you a comfortable and controlled ride over rough trails.
- Built for Adventure :The Alma is designed to tackle tough terrain with ease, making every ride enjoyable.
Additional Features
- Tire Clearance: Wide clearance allows for larger tires, improving traction, comfort, and speed.
- Internal Cable Routing: Keeps cables neat, protected, and free from dirt, enhancing both appearance and performance.
- Dropper Post Compatibility: Supports a dropper post for better control during technical descents.
The Orbea Alma is the ultimate bike for riders who prioritize speed, precision, and versatility, whether racing, climbing, or tackling challenging trails. Its lightweight frame, optimized geometry, and top-quality components ensure an exceptional ride, making it the perfect choice for cyclists of all levels seeking performance and adventure.
Wheel Size: 29" | Front Travel: 140mm | Rear Travel: -
The Orbea Laufey is a rugged hardtail trail mountain bike designed for riders who crave versatility, confidence, and a genuinely fun ride across diverse terrain. Built to handle everything from technical singletrack to fast-flowing trails, the Laufey combines a lightweight triple-butted aluminum frame with trail-centric geometry that delivers outstanding stability and responsive handling in equal measure. Available across multiple builds to suit riders of all experience levels and budgets, the Laufey is a capable and approachable platform for anyone looking to push their limits on the trail. For mountain bikers searching for a tough, versatile hardtail, the Orbea Laufey is built to go anywhere and take anything.
The Orbea Laufey's frame features engineered compliance that adds comfort and improves ground tracking at speed, giving the bike a composed, confident feel when trails get rough. Factory-fitted vinyl downtube protection and internal cable routing speak to a thoughtful, trail-ready build quality designed to withstand hard riding over the long haul.
Wide 2.6"" tire clearance, 140mm of front suspension travel, and an integrated Lockr downtube cargo bay round out the Laufey's feature set, ensuring riders are equipped and ready for any adventure the trail throws their way.
Looking for a full-suspension option? Check out the Orbea Rallon. Or, if you're looking for a more Cross-Country focused hardtail, checkout the Alma.
Wheel Size: 29" | Front Travel: 120mm | Rear Travel: 120mm
The Orbea Oiz is a lightweight full-suspension cross-country mountain bike built for riders who want race-bike efficiency with enough control for modern technical XC terrain. With 120mm of travel front and rear, fast-rolling 29" wheels, and progressive race geometry, the Oiz is designed to climb quickly, accelerate efficiently, and stay composed when the course gets rough.
For XC racing, marathon events, and fast trail riding, the Oiz delivers the sharp feel of a dedicated race bike with added confidence on descents, roots, rocks, and longer backcountry efforts. It is a strong choice for riders who want a modern XC bike that feels fast under power but more capable than a traditional short-travel race platform.
Compare the Oiz with other Orbea mountain bikes, or browse the full Orbea bikes lineup. For more trail capability, compare the Orbea Occam; for full-power electric mountain bike support, compare the Orbea Rise. Looking for a hardtail XC option? Check out the Orbea Alma.
Wheel Size: 29" | Front Travel: 140mm (SL), 160mm(LT) | Rear Travel: 140mm (SL), 150mm (LT)
The Orbea Occam is a versatile full-suspension trail mountain bike platform built for alpine riders who demand both climbing efficiency and confident descending performance across demanding high-mountain terrain. Available in two distinct versions, the Occam SL and Occam LT, the Occam lineup covers everything from lighter, faster trail riding to more aggressive all-mountain capability. Built to handle tight switchbacks, rugged climbs, technical descents, and rough singletrack, the Occam strikes a balanced blend of responsiveness, stability, and trail-ready practicality. With both carbon and aluminum frame options across multiple builds, the Occam caters to riders of all skill levels and riding preferences. For mountain bikers searching for a capable and adaptable alpine trail bike, the Orbea Occam delivers performance and confidence in equal measure.
The Occam’s frame features a distinctive asymmetrical brace between the seat tube and downtube, which efficiently redirects frame forces for higher stiffness in critical areas without added weight. An offset shock placement further enhances front triangle rigidity, while a built-in magnetic multi-tool storage compartment keeps essentials close at hand without the need for extra packs or bulky gear.
With 29-inch wheels standard across the lineup, extended dropper post compatibility, and integrated frame storage, the Occam is ready for long, demanding days in the mountains.
Looking for a more aggressive enduro option? Check out the Orbea Rallon.
Wheel Size: 29" or MX | Front Travel: 180mm | Rear Travel: 170mm
The Orbea Rallon is a long-travel enduro mountain bike built for riders who demand maximum capability on steep, technical terrain. Designed to handle the fastest descents and most demanding trails, the latest Rallon pushes the limits of what a modern gravity bike can do. With 170mm of rear travel paired with a 180mm fork and progressive geometry, the Rallon is engineered for stability, control, and high-speed confidence. Riders searching for a carbon enduro mountain bike or a gravity-focused trail machine will find the Rallon delivers the durability and performance required for aggressive riding.
The Orbea Rallon enduro bike stands apart through its innovative GravityLink suspension system. This proprietary design allows the same frame to be configured as either a full enduro setup or a downhill-ready machine by adjusting the linkage and wheel configuration. Riders can run a full 29-inch setup or a mullet configuration depending on terrain and riding style, creating a level of versatility rarely seen in gravity bikes.
The Orbea Rallon mountain bike also emphasizes customization and tuning. Adjustable chainstay lengths, headset angle adjustments, flip-chip suspension settings, and the ability to alter shock progression allow riders to dial in geometry and suspension performance for their specific trails and riding style.
Compare the Rallon with other Orbea mountain bikes. For a lighter trail bike, compare the Orbea Occam; for electric enduro support, compare the Orbea Rallon RS or the full-power Orbea Wild.
Looking for a trail-focused option with less travel? Check out the Orbea Occam. Want the same ride, but with some assistance? Check out the Rallon RS.
Wheel Size: MX or 29" | Front Travel: 180mm | Rear Travel: 170mm | Drive Unit: TQ-HPR40 | Battery Size: 290 Wh
The Orbea Rallon RS is a gravity-focused electric mountain bike designed for enduro and trail riders who prioritize downhill performance, natural ride feel, and intelligent system integration over raw power output. Built around Orbea's proprietary RS Rider Synergy platform, the Rallon RS unifies the motor, suspension, dropper post, and controls into a single cohesive system that communicates and responds in real time, delivering a ride experience that feels remarkably close to a traditional mechanical enduro bike. For mountain bikers searching for a refined, long-travel electric enduro bike that rewards rider input without overwhelming it, the Orbea Rallon RS represents a genuinely new approach to electric mountain biking.
At the heart of the Rallon RS is the lightweight TQ HPR40 motor, tuned by Orbea to deliver subtle, natural-feeling assistance that enhances climbing flow without dictating how the bike behaves on the trail. Fox eNEO Live Valve electronic suspension responds in real time to terrain, rider input, and dropper post position, while a descent-aware motor behavior automatically reduces assistance when pointed downhill for a composed, predictable feel on technical terrain.
With 180mm of front travel, 170mm of rear travel, downhill-inspired geometry, an integrated electronic dropper post, and the option for either full 29-inch or mullet wheel configurations, the Rallon RS is built to dominate descents while offering a helping hand on the way back up.
Looking for a full-power e-MTB alternative? Check out the Orbea Wild. Or, if you want to keep it acoustic, check out the Rallon.
The Orbea Rise electric mountain bike reimagines the e-bike experience by blending natural trail-bike handling with smooth Shimano EP801RS assistance. The latest Rise SL and Rise LT platforms pair modern trail geometry with a standard 420Wh battery and optional range extender support, giving riders a light, efficient, and adaptable option for technical singletrack, long climbs, and all-day mountain riding.
Compare the Rise with the full Orbea bikes lineup, browse related Orbea electric bikes, or explore Orbea mountain bikes such as the Orbea Occam and full-power Orbea Wild. Contender Bicycles can help you choose the right Rise build, battery setup, and suspension travel for your local trails.
Wheel size: 29" or MX | Front travel: 170mm (150mm ST) | Rear travel: 170mm (150mm ST) | Drive Unit: Bosch Performance Line CX (M-LTD equipped w/ CX-R) | Battery Size: 600Wh or 750Wh
The Orbea Wild is a full-power electric mountain bike designed for riders who demand maximum performance, range, and confidence on the most demanding trails. Powered by the Bosch Performance Line CX motor and available with substantial battery options for all-day range, the Wild delivers robust, responsive assistance that makes steep climbs feel effortless and technical descents feel completely in control. Available in both carbon and aluminum frames across Wild and Wild ST platforms, the Wild stands as one of the lightest full-power e-MTBs on the market for riders at any level. For mountain bikers searching for a capable and powerful electric trail bike or a high-performance enduro e-bike, the Orbea Wild is a true "Yes Machine."
The Wild's gravity-oriented geometry and optimized motor and battery placement keep weight low and centered, delivering a natural, responsive ride feel that sets it apart from less refined e-bike platforms. The Wild ST variant offers 150mm of travel for riders who prioritize nimble, trail-focused handling, while the standard Wild's 170mm setup is built for aggressive descents and rowdy terrain.
Mullet-ready wheel compatibility, wide tire clearance, and internal cable routing round out the Wild's feature set for riders who want total versatility on every ride.
Compare the Wild with other Orbea electric bikes and the broader Orbea mountain bikes lineup. For a lighter trail e-bike feel, compare the Orbea Rise; for a gravity-focused electric enduro option, compare the Orbea Rallon RS.
Looking for a trail e-bike with a lighter, more natural feel? Check out the Orbea Rise.
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