Orbea Laufey Hardtail MTB Review: Tough, Simple and Unstoppable!

[@AlvaroQF]

Glad you liked the bike. Lots of love was invested, it is still the only alloy hardtail with internal storage in the DT (far from easy). I think that it has not been mentioned in the ideo, but the rivets under the TT would be great for tool straps. I hope that the video gets more deserved views and likes.

[@UpriseBikes]

Thats exactly what those mounts are for well spotted! You could also get a pump fitted too. Recently Knog brought out a new light with an external battery which can be mounted to those bolts so you could run a front light and bolt the battery to the TopTube!

[@eXaviar]

gotta be an awesome bike. i rode the previous version and it was soooo much fun. it ignited my love for hardtails

[@UpriseBikes]

Same for us, the new geometry and ride quality have really got us excited for this bike!

[@zaico93]

Nice review! ; for 50-70 km rides with some road and trail mix (mostly trail/xc), do You think this is a better pick over they new procaliber 8? In my country they have similar prices, but I like that You can store small stuff on the frame.

[@UpriseBikes]

@@zaico93 I think it depends on the kind of trails you usually ride, the Procaliber is very much a cross country bike for tamer trails or XC racing, The laufey is aimed at Trail/All mountain riding. It's more at home on blue and red graded trails with more challenging features and steeper descents. It will still climb very well and be comfortable for long rides but the trek will be more efficient at covering distance all day.

[@zaico93]

@UpriseBikes thanks!

[@donaldostrem4982]

Week limit on bike?

[@sikorek85]

I am considering buying that bike as 2nd for flow trails, pumptrack, trips to work or even XC races. It looks so light. Do you think that 50km trip is possible on that machine? Of course on less aggressive tires. For enduro I go full suspension.

[@UpriseBikes]

Make no mistake this is an aggressive trail bike, so its not going to be as competitive at XC races as an XC bike, if you're looking at bike packing and longer distance XC riding, the bike will be certainly capable of it, from there it's just down to your fitness. Nothing stopping you riding to work with the fork locked out then hitting trails after work, or loading it up and going camping and exploring. The purpose of this style of bike is if you only have room for one bike that needs to do a bit of everything, but with a nod to steeper descents. So yes it will do everything you mentioned, just don't look to it to be an XC missile, unless you're the missile, in which case it won't matter what the competition rides!. All the best.

[@sikorek85]

@@UpriseBikes Thanks for quick answer. I mean XC races like "just fo fun" of course ;). Nice bike and review. I'm super hyped. Few days ago I tasted HT again and it was so refresh. I need something nimble and fun. Laufey can be too long and slack in my case. Best Regards!

[@UpriseBikes]

Ive had a similar revelation recently, had a trip to the Forest of Dean trail network in England on a very similar bike to this Laufey [see another of our recent reviews ;) ] I did 15 miles with 2000ft of climbing around what was quite a small area and really enjoyed the bike on the flow trails, but was staggered at how well it climbed. I'd convinced myself on the size & geometry of bike I needed for years but having tried a few longer reach models, I can honestly say its a way better ride feel.

[@Roberto-M.]

Hey! Is that a H10 or a H-Ltd?

[@UpriseBikes]

We were riding the H10 which was brilliant. The H-LITD has upgraded Race Face wheels and crank set, an SLX Cassette and a Fox 34 Fork. Super upgrades but if the budget is around 2K you get a lot of "bang for your buck" with the H10!

[@Roberto-M.]

@@UpriseBikes great and thank for letting me know!

[@fengcarlos]

Did you actually noticed a compliance on this frame?

[@UpriseBikes]

Feedback from our guys is very positive, Couple of our staff have the earlier gen Laufey and say it is a big improvement!

[@fengcarlos]

@@UpriseBikes thanks for the feedback

[@boommber30]

how this came out 3 months ago and it only has 58 likes?

[@t1murik]

What size you recommend for 177 cm rider for fun ride? Thanks

[@UpriseBikes]

Orbea Size chart puts you on a Large!

[@positivelynegative3260]

Would have been a no brainer for me with a shorter chainstay. Do you think they'll release a 2025 version?

[@UpriseBikes]

This was new for 2024 so it will probably be a while before they change it up again!, There's definitely a balance to be struck between playful in the tech and stability at speed and this new Laufey is very good in that regard. Plus, with the improved compliance in the frame its a hardtail you could ride all day!

[@techstryker]

Very cute emporium of cycle land Academy of universe