trek marlin 8 vs orbea alma h30

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Orbea ALMA H30 Review

• one of the best bikes in this price range
• definately shredable in the downhill
• climbing ace
• strong braking system for this market segment
• 25 years warranty

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The most importanten ratings of the ALMA H30 ⬤ in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Racehardtail up to 1500 €) ⬤ .

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• Frame Orbea Alma Hydro Alloy, Boost 12x148, BSA BB, Internal cable routing.
• Frame Material Aluminium
• Fork SR Suntour RAIDON 32 RLR 100mm Boost
• Spring Unit air
• Remote-Lockout yes
• Gearrange 464%
• Drivetrain 1x12
• Gear Lever Shimano Deore M6100
• Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore M6100 SGS Shadow Plus
• Crank Forged alloy, 32t, Boost
• Cassette Sun Race 11-51t 12-Speed
• Chain KMC X12
• Brake Set Shimano MT201 Hydraulic Disc
• Brake Rotors 180/160
• Wheel Set Alloy, Tubeless, 25c, 32H
• Tires Front Maxxis Ikon 2.20" FB 60 TPI Dual
• Tires Rear Maxxis Ikon 2.20" FB 60 TPI Dual
• Saddle Selle Royal 2058 DRN
• Seat Post Alloy, 27.2mm, Setback 0
• Stem Alloy, 7º
• Handle Bar Alloy, 31.8mm, Flat, 740mm, Sweep 9
• Handle Bar Width 740
• Head Set Acros Alloy 1-1/8 - 1-1/2" Integrated

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• adjustable steering angle
• almost invisible cables
• UDH derailleur hanger
• organic shapes
• good value for money

• benchmark bike in this price range
• good fork provides good value for money

• excellent geometry
• rides excellent in the downhill
• strong in the uphills

• classic for beginners
• top bike in this price range
• great wheels for this price range

• beautiful design
• strong in the descents
• 6 years warranty

• classic bike for beginners

• great fork compared to the direct competition
• a lesser groupset

• good complete bike for the price
• 5 years warranty

• superb geometry in this price range
• strong climber

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Both are OK but have fallen behind in the current move towards more trail capable geo and Plus tire capacity. Boost 148 rear and 110 front hubs are the new standard. Plus tires will be safer and easier for riding more difficult terrain. Wider rims give tires more sidewall support which means no tire foldover in turns and less abrupt washouts and falls. The top 5 mountain bike trends for 2017 - BikeRadar And there are better bikes for the money. Bikeradar does articles. I'd be looking for a 27.5+/29 compatible hardtail at about your budget point. A used 2016 Stache may be in that range. That frame will take 29+, 27.5+ and 29 tire sizes.  

eb1888 said: Both are OK but have fallen behind in the current move towards more trail capable geo and Plus tire capacity. Boost 148 rear and 110 front hubs are the new standard. Plus tires will be safer and easier for riding more difficult terrain. Wider rims give tires more sidewall support which means no tire foldover in turns and less abrupt washouts and falls. The top 5 mountain bike trends for 2017 - BikeRadar And there are better bikes for the money. Bikeradar does articles. I'd be looking for a 27.5+/29 compatible hardtail at about your budget point. A used 2016 Stache may be in that range. That frame will take 29+, 27.5+ and 29 tire sizes. Click to expand...

Let's liven This Thread up I'm in the market and looking at the alma. Does anybody have some first-hand experience with this bike?  

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Orbea Alma H30 Eagle

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Colour / Black, Mint/Black

Size / S - 27.5", S - 29", M - 27.5", M - 29", L - 29", XL - 29"

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Available options: 27.5″ wheels or 29″ wheels for S and M sizes

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• Frame Hydro, triple butted alloy, internal cable routing
• Fork RockShox Recon TK Air, remote, Boost QR15x110, 44mm offset, 100mm
• Hubs Mach1 Klixx 23c wheelset
• Wheels Mach1 Klixx 23c wheelset, tubeless ready
• Wheel Size 29" 27.5"
• Spokes Mach1 Klixx 23c wheelset
• Tires Maxxis Ikon 2.20" FB, 60 tpi, dual compound
• Chain 425, 436, N/A, 34 tooth, SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
• Crank SRAM Stylo CNC Eagle DUB Boost, 170mm (S), 175mm (M, L, XL)
• Bottom Bracket 312 (43 drop), 309 (61 drop), Press-fit
• Front Derailleur Direct mount (none included)
• Rear Derailleur SRAM NX Eagle
• Shifters SRAM NX Eagle
• Brakeset Shimano MT201 hydraulic disc, Shimano MT201
• Handlebar Orbea OC-II Flat, 720mm width
• Saddle Selle Royal Seta Sport
• Seatpost Orbea OC-II 400mm length, 27.2mm, Orbea quick release, 27.2mm, Orbea quick release
• Stem Orbea OC-II, 70mm length (S, M), 90mm length (L), 110mm length (XL)
• Headset FSA , 1 1/8" - 1 1/2" integrated

Q: How much is a 2019 Orbea Alma H30 Eagle?

A 2019 Orbea Alma H30 Eagle is typically priced around $1,399 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

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The 2019 Orbea Alma H30 Eagle may be purchased directly from Orbea .

Q: What size wheels does the 2019 Orbea Alma H30 Eagle have?

The 2019 Orbea Alma H30 Eagle has 29" and 27.5" wheels.

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Orbea VS Trek. Comparativa de ambas marcas.

En este artículo de Orbea VS Trek te vamos a mostrar las características principales que hacen que cada una destaque.

Vamos a analizar sus puntos clave y diferentes bicicletas que se han posicionado como las referentes de cada una en diferentes nichos, comparándolas y viendo que nos ofrece cada una.

Si quieres saber más sobre los diferentes tipos de bicis, te invitamos a ver esta categoría en este enlace :

Orbea es una marca española que importa componentes de calidad de otros países y desarrolla sus propios cuadros y otros componentes.

Trek es una marca estadounidense que tiene más o menos el mismo modelo de negocio que Orbea, desarrollando sus cuadros e importando otras partes.

¿Quién crees que será la ganadora en este artículo? Vamos a verlo:

¿Qué buscas?

• 1 Garantía de calidad de cada marca, Orbea VS Trek.
• 2 Fabricación de las bicicletas.
• 3 Componentes de las bicicletas.
• 4 Orbea VS Trek. Trek Marlin 5 VS Orbea MX 50 [2021].
• 5 Orbea VS Trek. Trek ALR 5 VS Orbea Orca M30. [2021].
• 6 Opinión de los clientes.
• 7 Veredicto Orbea Vs Trek.

Garantía de calidad de cada marca, Orbea VS Trek.

En esta categoría, podemos decir que están muy reñidas respecto a las garantías que ofrecen. Trek cambió su sistema de garantías al crecer para adecuarse a sus competidores.

En términos absolutos, les damos un empate técnico por un lado y la victoria a Orbea por los reportes positivos de la garantía de reparación rápida y dentro de la península.

En garantía en este Orbea Vs Trek gana ligeramente Orbea por el contento de los clientes respecto a ella.

• ⛔⛔Aunque, por otro lado, estas garantías tienen una fama regulera en todas las marcas, como podéis ver en este enlace , a veces hay algunos problemas con ellas⛔⛔.

Fabricación de las bicicletas.

Ambas bicicletas son diseñadas en sus respectivos países pero la mayoría de sus piezas se fabrican en países como China o Taiwán.

En este caso, ambas tendrían un empate ya que al final ambas hacen que se cumplan sus estándares de calidad, pero fuera de sus fronteras.

Componentes de las bicicletas.

En esta categoría Trek y Orbea están muy cogidas de la mano.

Ambas marcas tienen muy buenos componentes, pero, Trek fabrica más tipos de bicicletas que las hacen accesibles a más tipos de bolsillos.

Entonces, por su variedad de precios con una calidad alta, le damos este punto a Trek por la mínima en esta comparación de Orbea VS Trek.

Orbea VS Trek. Trek Marlin 5 VS Orbea MX 50 [2021].

Para continuar con esta comparativa vamos a ver que nos ofrecen Trek y Orbea en sus modelos de MTB de gama media.

Las dos tienen el mismo precio oficial, 499€.

Veamos que puede diferenciar a una de otra teniendo exactamente el mismo precio:

En grandes rasgos, ambas son muy similares. Comparten varios componentes y otros son iguales pero de otras marcas .

Por otro lado, Orbea apuesta ya hasta en su gama más baja por los mono plato, ahorrando algo de peso y ayudando así a la conducción.

Por otro lado, las cubiertas que trae de serie la Orbea son de 2,35, ideales para un buen agarre en la montaña, eso sí, generan una fricción ligeramente superior a las de la Trek.

En este caso, Orbea gana en este 2021 aún a la Trek en sus gamas bajas al incluir el mono plato para este tipo de bicicletas. Una apuesta sólida apuntando hacia el futuro de las transmisiones de las bicicletas de calidad.

Punto para Orbea.

Orbea VS Trek. Trek ALR 5 VS Orbea Orca M30. [2021].

Como en el este caso de comparación entre dos bicicletas de ambas marcas, en este caso, de las de carretera tipo Gravel.

Comparamos la Trek ALR 5 y la Orbea Orca M30, ambas, tienen el mismo precio oficial de 2.199€.

Vamos a ver en este caso que diferencias podemos encontrar de una a otra:

A grandes rasgos sin entrar en todos sus detalles volvemos a ver un resultado parecid o.

Para unas bicicletas que hemos cogido al azar dentro del mismo nicho de bicicleta y con el mismo precio, vemos como Orbea se vuelve a posicionar por delante de Trek.

En este caso, estas bicicletas de carretera tipo Gravel tienen exactamente el mismo precio , pero sus componentes y características difieren bastante .

Opinión de los clientes.

Como hablamos un poco anteriormente, en el caso de las garantías, vimos como Orbea tiene una mejor fama entre los clientes, ya que ofrecen grandes garantías desde hace años.

Viendo muchos comentarios y muchas opiniones de clientes en ambos bandos hemos visto como en Trek no te suelen poner ningún inconveniente.

No hemos encontrado muchas quejas de clientes que afirmen que la empresa Trek no atiende a sus reclamaciones o necesidades.

Por otro lado, algunos clientes Orbea, sobretodo hace unos años, se ve que había cierto descontento ya que estos no contestaban o no se hacían cargo de todas estas reclamaciones.

Por este lado, le vamos a dar el punto positivo a Trek.

Veredicto Orbea Vs Trek.

La verdad es que ambas marcas están posicionadas muy bien dentro de la calidad en el mercado de las bicicletas.

Ambas tienen un servicio de garantía similar , tienen componentes similares y se fabrican de la misma manera prácticamente, con algunos matices.

Por otro lado, la inmensa mayoría de los clientes de ambas marcas se siente contentos con sus bicicletas, ambas marcas las fabrican duraderas y de buena calidad.

Es cierto también que, al coger bicicletas de ambas marcas al azar, con el mismo precio , hemos visto como las bicicletas Orbea, al menos, en estos casos, superan a las bicicletas Trek aún.

Quizás en el futuro Trek fabrique mejores bicicletas que Orbea, pero, por ahora, Orbea es la ganadora de este VS.

Visita las bicicletas de Orbea en su WEB:  ORBEA

Visita las bicicletas de Trek en su WEB: TREK

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What tire pressure should I run in my eMTB?

When riding the only contact point (hopefully) between our E-MTBs and the ground is our tires – influencing how our E-MTB feels more than any other expensive ‘must have’ accessory we could hope to buy! But how many of us know how to find our perfect tire pressure? It’s time to find out!

The problem

What pressures do you run in your tires? When did you last check? When asked that question on the trail most of us reach down and give the tire a gentle squeeze, “hmmm, I run about that much”. If you want to get the best out of your E-MTB, the first and cheapest place to start is the tire pressures, get those right and you are off to a great start. Here are two methods, one fast and dirty to get you near enough and the other to get your setup dialled.

Is there a magic bullet pressure?

So what is the magic bullet pressure? We’ve all used the recommended pressures in our car tires right, so there must be one for our bikes? Well, here’s the bad news, there isn’t one! Tire pressure is as personal as the fit of our saddles or what beer we choose at the bar, and depends on weight, riding style, tire choice and the trails we ride! There’s no magic number, but if you’re running very low or very high pressures (think 0.5 or 3 Bar) you are probably not getting the best from your bike.

Better rubber = more fun

We are all aware of the benefits that E-MTB can bring, more range, more discovery and more fun. Having motor support unlocks another benefit too, the ability to fit more durable tires. Until now, mountain bike tires have had to strike a firm compromise between performance and weight, sacrificing sidewall durability in the pursuit of weight saving. The motor support of an E-MTB makes this is less of an issue, and if you plan to take your bike onto more technical trails, we highly recommend fitting the latest generation of tires with tougher sidewalls for increased puncture protection and stability in the corners.

Should you be tubeless?

The short answer is yes! If your current tires are not set up tubeless (without inner tubes) you are riding with an increased risk of a pinch puncture (when the inner tube is pinched and torn between the rim wall and the tire). Not only is a tubeless tire less prone to punctures, it also conforms to the ground more effectively and provides more traction and performance. Adding liquid sealant into a tubeless tire will stop most small punctures almost instantly and allow you to continue your ride. Converting your E-MTB to tubeless is one of the most cost effective upgrades for your bike.

What about tire width?

Many modern E-MTB’s now come fitted with substantially wide tires, upto 3.0 inches wide. Are wider tires better? Well, that depends on where you ride. Generally, the wider a tire becomes the more grip the tire provides as pressures inside can be lower. However, tire width is always a compromise between performance, handling and support, and if you go too wide you can start to lose cornering feel. Riders who enjoy riding in snow and on sand, or like a very comfortable and relaxed ride will enjoy the latest 3.0 inch models. However, for most riders a 2.6 – 2.8 inch tire is the perfect E-MTB compromise of comfort, massive grip and handling precision. If you want to experiment with wider tires on your bike you first need to check that your rims are wide enough to support a bigger tire.

Our recommendations

So, what tire pressure should you use? If you’re simply after a setting that will work well in most cases, or a great starting point then our experienced testers recommend a base setting of:

– 1.8 Bar (26 Psi) front and back in a standard 2.35 -2.5 inch tubeless tire – 1.4 Bar (20 Psi) front and back in a standard 2.6 – 3.0 inch tubeless tire

Wenn du noch mit Schlauch fährst (siehe oben), empfehlen wir einen höheren Druck:

– 2.0 Bar (29 Psi) front and back in a standard 2.35 -2.5 inch tubed tire – 1.6 Bar (24 Psi) front and back in a standard 2.6 – 3.0 inch tubed tire

<strongHOWEVER. While these pressures will work well in most cases, if you want to maximise your riding enjoyment and unlock extra grip there is a better way to find your optimum setup that works for you.

How to find your perfect E-MTB tire pressure

When it comes to finding the perfect pressure, it’s all about finding that balance between grip and stability. There are so many variables that there is no perfect solution for everyone, but there is a perfect solution for you!

Too high: Higher tire pressures will help support the sidewall of the tire offering increased stability and increased protection for the rim, but go too far and traction will be drastically reduced as the contact patch shrinks and the ride will feel harsh and skittish.

Too low: Low pressures increase grip from the larger contact patch and give huge climbing traction and improve cornering as the softer tire can wrap around trail imperfections. However run the tires too low and you drastically increase the risk of rim damage from square edged hits, and the softer air pressure reduces the natural spring of the tire which can create a wallowy and unstable ride at speed. In hard turns the tire tends to lack stability in the sidewall and can feel vague.

To find your optimum tire pressure it’s important to find a balance that is as low as possible to provide traction, but high enough to provide support and puncture protection. NOTE: to be a proper tire pressure Jedi you need to know that not all tire pressure gauges are created equally and you are likely to see some variation with different gauges. The best thing to do is always use the same pump gauge for your own tires. Invest in a good quality floor pump and look after it.

How to find your perfect tire pressure

It’s time to hit the trails! Arm yourself with a pump and gauge and find a short one – two minute test loop with some nice flat corners, berms, compressions and rocks or roots, representative of the terrain you ride normally – but not too gnarly – you want to be able to concentrate on feel while you ride, not trying to stay out of the bushes! To begin with start with a higher pressure in your tires, so you can feel what a very high pressure feels like, if you run tubeless and are not really heavy try 2.2 Bar (35 Psi) front and back, (1.8 Bar / 26 Psi for 2.6” or wider tires) if you are heavier than 80 kg or run tubes try 2.4 Bar (40 Psi).

Ride the trail (take it easy as the bike will feel different) and concentrate on:

– How much grip you have in turns? – How does the bike feel over bumps and rocks? – How harsh is the ride? – Is the rim being hit?

Did you get all that? OK now head back to the start and drop the tire pressure 0.2 Bar (3 Psi) front and back and repeat the trail, once again observing how the tires feel and how much grip you are finding. Repeat, again and again, dropping the pressure each time, try and get a feel for what’s going on. Try not to go to low as to allow bumps to impact the rim, as soon as the tire feels squirmy and vague you have gone far enough so don’t go any lower.

As the tire pressures drops you will start to encounter increased grip and traction, but as the pressure becomes too low, you will feel the tires start to feel vague and wallowy in turns and unstable at higher speeds.

Try to find that point where you have good grip but also stability and confidence in the corners. This is getting near to your optimum setting. Now try experimenting with the balance between front and rear, you can normally run a little less pressure in the front as the bottom bracket distributes around 40% to the front and 60% weight to the rear. Try 0.2 Bar (3 Psi) less in the front and see how that affects grip, play around a little and get a feel for how it changes the ride.

You have a BASE setting, well done! What’s next?

Now you have your BASE setting and know how pressure impacts the ride – you can now optimize your pressures with ease. Are you carrying more weight (heavy pack) or looking for more traction on muddy trails or long climbs? Simply add or remove pressure as needed! Don’t forget to always use the same gauge.

Whether you want to perfect your setup or just use our recommended pressures, you will quickly learn that tire pressure is the easiest and cheapest tune-up for your bike. Once you understand how different tire pressures influence performance you’re well on your way to enjoying more grip, control and fun from your bike.

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