{"id":33978,"date":"2022-03-03T16:00:51","date_gmt":"2022-03-03T15:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=665160"},"modified":"2022-03-03T16:13:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-03T15:13:19","slug":"orbea-latest-mountain-bike-the-onna-is-a-budget-aluminium-hardtail-starting-from-629-799","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/orbea-latest-mountain-bike-the-onna-is-a-budget-aluminium-hardtail-starting-from-629-799\/","title":{"rendered":"Orbea latest mountain bike, the Onna, is a budget aluminium hardtail starting from \u00a3629 \/ $799"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Oscar Huckle\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 03 March 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Orbea has launched the Onna, a new entry-level hardtail mountain bike<\/a> that will replace the MX in the Basque brand\u2019s range.<\/p>\n

The Onna features an all-new design, according to Orbea, with an aluminium frame and updated yet familiar geometry.<\/p>\n

Orbea says the Onna is designed as a \u201cfun and efficient\u201d gateway for riding cross-country trails. In Basque, the word \u2018ona\u2019 means good, but the name is also derived from one of the first guns the brand made in 1840 when it was a rifle company.<\/p>\n

There are five bikes in the range, starting at \u00a3629 \/ \u20ac629 \/ $799 and rising to \u00a31,099 \/ \u20ac1,099 \/ $1,399. Junior models will also be available in most territories.<\/p>\n

A versatile aluminium frame and 100mm of travel<\/h2>\n
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The new Orbea Onna is built around a hydroformed aluminium frame.<\/span><\/figcaption> Orbea<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

At the heart of the Onna is a hydroformed aluminium frame<\/a> weighing approximately 1.8kg in a size medium, according to Orbea. That\u2019s roughly 200g heavier than the more XC-focused (and more expensive) Orbea Alma<\/a> H-series.<\/p>\n

The Onna is designed around a suspension fork with 100mm of travel, with SR Suntour and Rockshox forks specced through the range.<\/p>\n

The frame uses a tapered steerer, with Orbea citing the stiffness benefits associated with tapered designs, and therefore better control and precision when handling the bike.<\/p>\n

It also opens up more options should you want to upgrade the fork, though Orbea says the Onna\u2019s maximum travel is 100mm.<\/p>\n

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The Onna uses a tapered steerer.<\/span><\/figcaption> Orbea<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The frame features rack and kickstand mounts for versatility, hinting at the Onna\u2019s potential as a rugged commuting bike<\/a> for cycling to work<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Onna also features internal cable routing and Orbea says running the cables through the frame reduces noise and gives the bike a cleaner appearance. While that may be the case, our experience suggests it may also make the bike more difficult to work on mechanically.<\/p>\n

Orbea says the frame is compatible with internally-routed dropper seatposts<\/a>, once again future-proofing the Onna for upgrades.<\/p>\n

There will be less upgrade options when it comes to the latest mountain bike wheels<\/a>, however, with the Onna using quick-release skewers as opposed to the thru-axles found on most mountain bikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Orbea Onna geometry<\/h2>\n
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The Orbea Onna\u2019s geometry has been designed for a fun and controlled ride.<\/span><\/figcaption> Orbea<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Orbea says the Onna\u2019s geometry is designed for a beginner while drawing on some of the latest trends for cross-country bikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Onna features the same 68-degree head tube angle as the Orbea Alma H-series. The new bike has a shorter reach (between 365 and 468mm) and higher stack for stability and confidence. This is coupled with a 74.5-degree seat tube angle.<\/p>\n

The extra-small Onna frame uses 27.5in wheels<\/a>, the small frame is available with either 27.5in or 29in wheels<\/a>, and the medium, large and extra-large bikes are available as a 29er only.<\/p>\n

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\ufeff<\/th>XS <\/th>S <\/th>S <\/th>M <\/th>L <\/th>XL <\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Seat tube length <\/b> (mm)<\/td>350<\/td>388<\/td>388<\/td>430<\/td>470<\/td>540<\/td> <\/tr>
Top tube <\/b> (mm)<\/td>526<\/td>549<\/td>561<\/td>589<\/td>614<\/td>646<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube length <\/b> (mm)<\/td>95<\/td>105<\/td>95<\/td>95<\/td>105<\/td>120<\/td> <\/tr>
Chainstay length <\/b> (mm)<\/td>430<\/td>430<\/td>440<\/td>440<\/td>440<\/td>440<\/td> <\/tr>
Bottom bracket height <\/b> (mm)<\/td>312<\/td>312<\/td>309<\/td>309<\/td>309<\/td>309<\/td> <\/tr>
Bottom bracket drop <\/b> (mm)<\/td>45<\/td>45<\/td>64<\/td>64<\/td>64<\/td>64<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheelbase <\/b> (mm)<\/td>1,049<\/td>1,073<\/td>1,093<\/td>1,121<\/td>1,146<\/td>1,180<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube angle <\/b> (degrees)<\/td>68.5<\/td>68.5<\/td>68.5<\/td>68.5<\/td>68.5<\/td>68.5<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube angle <\/b> (degrees)<\/td>74.5<\/td>74.5<\/td>74.5<\/td>74.5<\/td>74.5<\/td>74.5<\/td> <\/tr>
Standover <\/b> (mm)<\/td>668<\/td>705<\/td>705<\/td>739<\/td>770<\/td>826<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach <\/b> (mm)<\/td>365<\/td>385<\/td>390<\/td>418<\/td>440<\/td>468<\/td> <\/tr>
Stack <\/b> (mm)<\/td>582<\/td>591<\/td>617<\/td>617<\/td>627<\/td>641<\/td> <\/tr>
Fork length <\/b> (mm)<\/td>498.9<\/td>498.9<\/td>517.9<\/td>517.9<\/td>517.9<\/td>517.9<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheel size <\/b> (inches)<\/td>27.5<\/td>27.5<\/td>29<\/td>29<\/td>29<\/td>29<\/td> <\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>