Orbea Occam Review - 2020 Bible of Bike Tests

For riders who would rather carve than bludgeon and want an efficient way to reach the rough gems of the high country, the Orbea Occam packs a whole lot of big-travel attitude into a mid-travel package. Find the full review and much, much more at BikeMag.com.

[@motolaortega5608]

*I'm very happy with my **Latest.Bike** . I have put a lot of miles on it, paved trails, gravel, sand, and it rides great. Thank you for a quality product.*

[@siwalder1618]

I got an occam h20 and it's awesome at everything. I absolutely love it.

[@jfinn9827]

I'm thinking any picking the exact same model up my self

[@siwalder1618]

@@jfinn9827 great choice bud. I even take this out for long rides over my lightweight XC bike,. Its just as easy to pedal and much more capable downhill.

[@tinshield]

It’s definitely nice to hear some East Coast perspective. Low and slack sucks on a lot of New England stuff. I’ll take a more precise, higher BB every time.

[@LowsunProductions]

Mine arrives in 3 weeks. So stoked to get on it. Went for the M30 with upgaded Fox 36 and DPX2 as well as minions front and rear.

[@Sammy1970]

Can't wait for my Occam M10 in February here in the UK!🤩

[@tolgaakyay]

Also go for the rise bar. Well that's my preference, it always helps.

[@airbornmax]

Did you get it yet? If so how does it feel.. Wondering what size did you go with.. I'm 5'9" with 31.5" inseam.. trying to decide between medium or large..

[@LowsunProductions]

@@airbornmax yeah picked it up last Friday and took it for its 1st ride on Saturday. I ordered a large (5' 11" 33.5" inseam). I was a bit concerned that this was knocking on the door of the XL but it feels perfect.

[@airbornmax]

@@LowsunProductions nice! congrats on the new ride..

[@pearana]

my GF is going from a budget hardtail to the Occum M30, first ride this weekend. i can't wait to see her on it! game-changer

[@RH-vp8gr]

Best bike reviews going, always enjoy watching the test reviews. Keep it up bike mag.

[@Runeansfelt]

I was super torn between the Occam and Strive cF 8.0. Ended up with the strive as i got a local discount on it, being a demo bike. It works well for me. the Occam is just so goddamn pretty and unique in look and suspension (also considered Radon bikes)...

[@germi1]

That jump at 3:33!

[@BAYERACUDA]

Beat me to it. I was like WTF?! lol

[@Windband1]

LMAO!!! Right?!

[@307mtb]

If that's how they ride can we really trust their opinion?

[@steveboyle6891]

🤣🤣😁

[@NDemanuele1]

I demo'd this about a week ago. I loved the stability but still think the Ripley pedals and climbs better.

[@chm1701]

Off topic here, but the volume of these videos is just too low for me.

[@DrRoseThePerfumeLady]

I have this bike in that same blue and orange color, I love it.

[@blombardo83]

The bike is beautiful *

[@josephzayd9831]

a tip : watch series at flixzone. I've been using them for watching a lot of movies during the lockdown.

[@leojaxxon3405]

@Joseph Zayd Definitely, I have been watching on Flixzone} for since december myself :D

[@1ndomitus]

Wait, isn't the Occam just a basic Horst 4-bar link?

[@DannyHuynh84]

Why no new Rallon review?

[@tomasmcenery5905]

I love to see a review of the lapierre's Zesty and Spicy, they've been recently resigned, are popular here in Europe and am thinking are good value for money, would love to here thoughts on them

[@tungstenn]

?Orbea site says 336 bb height. Your stated 341 because 150mm fork? You measured?

[@ianhong194]

The bike feels small compared to Hightower? The geos look very same.

[@Montblanc1986]

Best one!

[@donotrobme9295]

What brand grips does that come stick with. It looks like od or something like that. What is it? Thx

[@agustinc6102]

It's the orbea component brand

[@caelenfry3321]

I am kind of stuck, I have been mountain biking a lot for the past 3 months and I currently have a cheap hardtail and want to upgrade but I don’t want to commit to a 4000$ purchase or even a 3000$ purchase, is it worth it??

[@anthonywalters7434]

Look into some full suspension bikes under 3k. If you want a good budget full suspension, go for a Vitus, YT, Canyon, or Polygon.

[@richardulrich7142]

For a trail rider on a budget, should I go alloy Occam lower build or Ripmo AF?

[@kurtmccann137]

I have both and would choose ripmo af but occam is better for beginner

[@richardulrich9001]

Why do you think the Occam is better for beginners?

[@kurtmccann137]

Because the suspension design is simpler. The dw link has a unique characteristic that I think a more advanced rider would appreciate and get a long with. Also the occam is definitely more agile so it is a bit more fun at slower speeds.

[@radagascar1]

Occam is a true trail bike. Ripmo is a mini Enduro bike.

[@IRISHTRETTO]

What does the alloy Occam h10 weigh?

[@RobertFullStop]

It's the taller riders that feel this bike losses composure at higher speeds. I bet the sketchy feeling would be much less with more robust wheels and rubber.

[@ClaytonMSmithson]

Any idea if the Occam is coil compatible?

[@meSSican80]

Thinking of getting DB il coil for mine. Probably needs a progressive coil

[@savamandic3626]

Thank, this was video that i was looking for😄👍

[@IRISHTRETTO]

What does the Occam h10 weigh?

[@anthonywalters7434]

I think the h20 is around 32lbs

[@alexandrecosson14]

What size is your Occam in? Because I hesitate between M and L I am 1m70 but I am only 15 years old so I can still grow.

[@Valuiskihh]

All talk about Occam, but nothing about 2020 Laufey =(

[@solbtv1914]

How much?

[@Lyds_rose988]

Hows this compare to the older 2019 orbea rallon.??

[@Bikemagazine]

Not that far off, overall capability-wise. It'd be hard to draw a line between the trails one can ride and the other can not. That's part of why the Rallon recently got some extra travel. Mostly, we found a difference in attitude. At least when compared to a Rallon with a Float X2 shock, the Occam feels more lightly damped and eager to get off the ground. It also isn't quite as laterally stiff as the Rallon, so reckless charging feels a little more confident on the Rallon, while the Occam is a little better at goofing off. Hope that helps!

[@Lyds_rose988]

Sounds like I need to try the dpx2 on my rallon. Cheers

[@RowanHick]

@@Bikemagazine Gotta say thank you for for previous review of the Rallon, I ended up with a '20 in my garage thanks to that review :) Incredible machine, have definitely had some "hold the bars and hope I ride this out" moments which, well, I'm still here typing this comment :)

[@richardulrich7142]

The only thing I don't like about this bike is the seat tube length on the XL. 508mm is too long.

[@RH-vp8gr]

Richard Ulrich would be nice if it was a tad shorter but it’s pretty similar to others and a lot lower than some. Yeti range is 495 which is 13mm difference. Trek Xl is like 546 which seems ridiculous.

[@richardulrich9001]

@@RH-vp8gr which Trek? The fuel ex is 500mm and the remedy is 520 I think. Those are too long too. Every other bike I'm looking at has shorter seat tubes. I'm not saying it's a deal breaker, though, bit it's a negative in my book.

[@RH-vp8gr]

Richard Ulrich ah the new ones must have come down but my trek xl was 546 so ended up with a large. The ibis Ripmo in xl looks great for seat length, seems to be what bikes should be now.

[@aljazbogataj6202]

I will buy this bike in next year

[@xhead86]

Come on homie, drop the man bun.

[@chm1701]

Hell no! I’m hoping that it mutates into a mullet at some point.

[@esdubya]

Both the Occam and Stumpy are way to expensive! I did the math to buy a frame only and then build up yourself with same spec on the stumpy you’ll save over $1700. Guessing you’d save on the Occam to!

[@PxulSR]

Is it possible to make 1 meter jumps by bike?

[@matjusss]

pls orbea occam or oiz for me ? my dream bike x country trail bike ., what you recommended model pls

[@Gothenburg85]

You looked at the Oiz TR? Oiz with 120mm in front.

[@taymeekoopthanaroj1632]

Everything functions properly kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Nothing was damaged in the box aside from a decal on the fork. The decal was missing a piece of a corner but I ended up peeling them off anyways. Assembly is easy BUT make sure you tune up the derailleurs. Both the front and rear need adjusting. I'd advise going to a bike shop but I opted out and put in 10+ hours with the help of KZbin. Ended up fraying a shifter cable but all in all I learned from the experience. The Brakes work well but the front caliper needs adjusting or at least mine did because the rotor was rubbing against the pads. Make sure you swap out the seat, grips, and pedals. For the short run you'll be fine though. I've read that this bike isn't built yet for hard trails but I just need it for the city. PA has some of the worst roads and being in a mountain this was a great choice. Worth the investment!

[@Motorep146]

MyO bikes are all sold out...

[@fredsanke4070]

Drinking again? Glass of whiskey, a bottle of beer, how about you the man in the middle? I suggest a cup of brewed coffee...to keep the conversation more juicy...

[@yetifella]

3.33 hump the headset

[@knivesloveliberty9329]

I’m suspicious of dudes with man buns.

[@graysquirreltreeservice7299]

E bikes more fun😂😂