{"id":55763,"date":"2023-10-19T16:00:28","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T14:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=750158"},"modified":"2023-10-19T20:35:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T18:35:30","slug":"new-orbea-laufey-has-aggressive-geometry-and-internal-frame-storage-in-its-lockr","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/new-orbea-laufey-has-aggressive-geometry-and-internal-frame-storage-in-its-lockr\/","title":{"rendered":"New Orbea Laufey has aggressive geometry and internal frame storage in its LOCKR"},"content":{"rendered":"

Orbea’s rowdy hardtail gets an overhaul <\/p>

By Nick Clark\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 19 October 2023 at 14:00 PM<\/p>

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Orbea has launched its new Laufey, with updated geometry, a revised frame and a 140mm fork.<\/p>\n

The new hardtail<\/a> will be available in three models, all sharing the same aluminium frame.<\/p>\n

The Laufey starts at \u00a31,599 \/ $1,899 \/ $1,499 for the H30 model, which features a RockShox Recon RL<\/a> fork, while the top-of-the-range H-LTD model is priced at \u00a32,699 \/ $2,999 \/ \u20ac2,499 and sees a Fox 34 Float Performance<\/a> up-front.<\/p>\n

Orbea says the bikes are available to order now through its website.<\/p>\n

Sleek new silhouette<\/h2>\n
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Orbea says the Laufey has been designed for everything from cross-country to jumpy local trails.<\/span><\/figcaption> Orbea<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Laufey frame now has a more aggressive-looking sloping top tube that helps create the illusion of a straight line from the headset to the rear axle.<\/p>\n

Alongside this, the front triangle features Orbea\u2019s Steep\u2019n\u2019Deep seat tube, which is said to enable you to slam the saddle completely out of the way for descents and welcome long-travel dropper posts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The LOCKR panel also has mounts for a bottle cage.<\/span><\/figcaption> Orbea<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The new frame also features the brand\u2019s LOCKR internal storage seen on the new Orbea Occam LT<\/a>, which gives you access to the down tube to store tools and accessories.<\/p>\n

Like the previous Laufey<\/a>, the new bike continues to use a 140mm fork on the front and has room for 2.6in tyres for added bump absorption.<\/p>\n

Orbea has given the Laufey internal cable routing to minimise rubbing and rattling, and there\u2019s an ISCG01 mount on the bottom bracket, meaning you can add a chain guide.<\/p>\n

Ready to rock geometry<\/h2>\n
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Orbea offers the Laufey in four sizes: S, M, L and XL.<\/span><\/figcaption> Orbea<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Laufey has been given a \u2018Ready to Rock\u2019 geometry, which Orbea says means the bike will cope with anything you can throw at it.<\/p>\n

With a head angle of 64.5 degrees, the new bike is one degree slacker than the previous Laufey.<\/p>\n

The seat tube angles have steepened from 75 degrees to 77 degrees, while chainstay lengths increase from 435mm to 440mm.<\/p>\n

Reach measurements are up 2mm to 475mm on a size-large frame, which should make the bike feel more stable.<\/p>\n

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S<\/th>M<\/th>L<\/th>XL<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Seat tube <\/b> (mm)<\/td>380<\/td>415<\/td>430<\/td>460<\/td> <\/tr>
Top tube<\/b> (mm)<\/td>572<\/td>598<\/td>625<\/td>652<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube<\/b> (mm)<\/td>95<\/td>105<\/td>120<\/td>130<\/td> <\/tr>
Chainstay<\/b> (mm)<\/td>440<\/td>440<\/td>440<\/td>440<\/td> <\/tr>
BB height<\/b> (mm)<\/td>310<\/td>310<\/td>310<\/td>310<\/td> <\/tr>
BB drop <\/b>(mm)<\/td>65<\/td>65<\/td>65<\/td>65<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/b> (mm)<\/td>1,181.8<\/td>1,210.1<\/td>1,240.6<\/td>1,269.9<\/td> <\/tr>
Head angle <\/b>(degrees)<\/td>64.5<\/td>64.5<\/td>64.5<\/td>64.5<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat angle<\/b> (degrees)<\/td>77<\/td>77<\/td>77<\/td>77<\/td> <\/tr>
Standover <\/b>(mm)<\/td>440<\/td>440<\/td>440<\/td>440<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach<\/b> (mm)<\/td>427<\/td>451<\/td>475<\/td>500<\/td> <\/tr>
Stack<\/b> (mm)<\/td>633<\/td>642<\/td>655.5<\/td>664.5<\/td> <\/tr>
Fork length <\/b>(mm)<\/td>554<\/td>554<\/td>554<\/td>554<\/td> <\/tr>
Rake <\/b>(mm)<\/td>44<\/td>44<\/td>44<\/td>44<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>