Orbea Rallon Long Term Bike Review

Long term Review on the new to me Orbea Rallon. Follow up to my initial ride impressions. This is the 2018 model and currently does not have the latest linkage.
Pros: Climbs like a goat even in slack, descends way more like an enduro shred sled in the lower setting.
Cons: Stock build feels to XC for a 150/160 bike. Stock wheelset is not the strongest, could also benefit from 4 pot brakes upgrade.

[@JeremyWoodruff]

Just saw this! Good times!

[@LennyLeogang]

Hey thanks for the this review. I recently bought my new Rallon 2021 with 160 mm of travel and until this point I never had the chance to try a Fox DPX2 shock and im interested in your opinion about it. I feel like the DPX2 is not the best option for the Rallon but maybe this is because i haven't try it in all conditions and riding styles. What do you think? Thanks for taking the time to post this video. Bye.

[@amountaingoat994]

Id say if you are primarily trail riding I really liked the DPX2 for just about everything other than when racing enduro and riding downhill.

[@jack91522]

Does the rallon climb noticeably worse than the sb150? Seems to descend better.

[@amountaingoat994]

I'd say if anything the rallon climbs better than the sb150. Especially if you have it still in lower instead of lower on the flip chip.

[@smp8154]

Hi! nice bike you are 5,8 (173 cm?) and this is and S/M size? Look great 1 week to receive mine can't wait....

[@amountaingoat994]

I'm 5'8 ish and I ride the large. The S/M is more towards a small and the Large is close to the reach of a typical medium.