2022 Orbea Occam H10

With the precision and time exercised in creating this aluminum trail mountain bike masterpiece, you’ll be scratching your head at the higher price of carbon fiber and wondering if a few grams are worth the astronomical difference in price. The 2022 Orbea Occam H10 packs in astounding trail-slaying capabilities at a reasonable price point.

Respectfully terrorize local trails and riders with your Fox Float DPS Factory 3-position Evol Kashima custom tune 210 x 50mm suspension system. Cruise over rocks, bumps, and drops like you’re sailing a ship. The suspension on the Occam H10 uses a leverage ratio to increase the sensitivity of the shock to smaller bumps. At the same time, the suspension is progressive. This means that large hits ramp up the firmness to ensure you avoid bottoming out. Orbea even thought to incorporate an OC2 Dropper 31.6mm dropper seat post to guarantee that you are able to achieve the ideal position for ripping down hills after you’ve torn to the top at warp speed.

Orbea’s technique for aluminum manufacturing and material sourcing is just as advanced as their carbon processes. Ultra high quality aluminum tubing undergoes a process to align the grain structure and is then subjected to a hydroforming process to achieve optimal tube shape and wall thickness. The wall thickness is appropriately distributed to critical areas in order to utilize just the right amount of material - just enough to provide structural integrity without going overkill and negatively impacting the weight. Many of the aluminum tubes are double, and even triple, butted so that stressed areas are reinforced. Orbea cleans up their welds in a time-consuming sanding process to give the frame a clean look while increasing the strength of the welds.

The Occam H10 features Shimano shifting to enable seamless transitions between gears to allow you to stay in the most efficient gear when the terrain makes abrupt and unpredictable changes. 

Orbea is a stand-out company that pays attention to the smallest details. The Occam H10 includes a 4 key multi-tool that is held into the rear-suspension axle. This allows you to save pocket and bag space while still being able to make minor tweaks and fixes while out on your ride.