Orbea Alma M50

The Orbea Alma M50 is built around a simple idea: a pure, unfiltered connection to the trail. It is a feather-light, lightning-quick hardtail that strips away the unnecessary and packs in the technology that matters, giving riders the kind of direct, honest feel that reminds them why they started riding in the first place.

That feel starts with Orbea’s X-Fader technology, a shaped seat tube engineered to act as a micro damper, soaking up the energy-sapping vibrations that cause fatigue on long rides. It took thousands of kilometers of trail testing to dial in, and the result is a few precisely tuned millimeters of vertical compliance that smooth out chatter without dulling the explosive acceleration and sharp handling that hardtail riders chase. The advanced carbon construction carries that same obsession with balance. A size medium painted frame weighs just 1,080 grams, with an optimized rear triangle using flattened chainstay and seatstay profiles to boost vertical compliance while resisting lateral flex, so power goes to the rear wheel instead of getting lost as flex. The Powerspine design reinforces the lower frame to handle torsional and lateral loads, delivering the kind of instant power transfer that makes acceleration addictive. Tire clearance is generous at 2.4 inches, adding grip and a smoother ride without sacrificing the bike’s racing intent.

Geometry on the Alma M50 is tuned for riders who want control without compromise. A 67 degree head tube angle and generous wheelbase add stability and confidence on descents, while a 75.5 degree seat tube angle keeps pedaling efficient on steep climbs. A shorter seat tube leaves more dropper post exposed for better compliance, and a lower standover height gives riders more room to move the bike beneath them when sprinting or cornering. Up front, a 110mm fork with three-position hydraulic adjustment, controlled through Orbea’s Squidlock remote or the fork crown dial, lets riders switch between fully open, pedal platform, and full lockout in an instant.

Orbea also focused on making performance simple to live with. The integrated carbon handlebar and stem weighs just 265 grams and routes up to three cables internally for a clean cockpit, while the Squidlock remote puts dropper post and suspension control within a thumb’s reach, without ever leaving the grips. A lightweight MP10 dropper post offers full adjustability rather than fixed positions, and a discreet service window on the downtube keeps maintenance simple. Smart Clips even allow a bottle cage to be mounted to the seat tube without metal inserts, so nothing gets in the way of full dropper post insertion.

Key Features

• Frame - Orbea Alma Carbon, Boost 12x148, Internal cable routing.
• Suspension - RockShox Judy Silver TK 110 Remote 15x110 Boost
  
• Drivetrain - Shimano Deore M6200 SGS SHADOW RD+
  
• Wheelset - Alloy, 26c, 28H, TLR