Orbea MX 30 for my first bike. Thoughts?
03-26-18, 02:48 PM
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Orbea MX 30 for my first bike. Thoughts?
I been looking at purchasing an Orbea MX 30 as my first mtb bike. It’s 799$ my price range is 800 and below. Any other bikes comparable or a better bang for my buck
03-26-18, 05:39 PM
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800 even though this sounds snobish but it is true is not a big budget. at that price range look for the best shock and drivetrain
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Frame Orbea MX Alu only disc
Fork SR Suntour XCM RL-Coil 100mm QR
Crankset Prowheel Marvel-951-TT 22x30x40t
Headset 1-1/8" Semi-Integrated
Handlebar Orbea OC-I Riser 720mm
Stem Orbea OC-II
Shifters Shimano Deore M6000
Brakes Shimano M315 Hydraulic Disc
Cassette Shimano HG50 11-36t 10-Speed
Rear derailleur Shimano Deore M6000 SGS Shadow Plus Direct Mount
Front derailleur Shimano Deore M611 31.8mm
Chain Fsa Team Issue
Wheels Orbea Black Rock 23c Disc
Tyres Kenda K1153 2,35" 30TPI
Pedals VP-536 Black
Seatpost Orbea OC-I 27.2x400mm
Saddle Selle Royal 2062 HRN
Fork SR Suntour XCM RL-Coil 100mm QR
Crankset Prowheel Marvel-951-TT 22x30x40t
Headset 1-1/8" Semi-Integrated
Handlebar Orbea OC-I Riser 720mm
Stem Orbea OC-II
Shifters Shimano Deore M6000
Brakes Shimano M315 Hydraulic Disc
Cassette Shimano HG50 11-36t 10-Speed
Rear derailleur Shimano Deore M6000 SGS Shadow Plus Direct Mount
Front derailleur Shimano Deore M611 31.8mm
Chain Fsa Team Issue
Wheels Orbea Black Rock 23c Disc
Tyres Kenda K1153 2,35" 30TPI
Pedals VP-536 Black
Seatpost Orbea OC-I 27.2x400mm
Saddle Selle Royal 2062 HRN
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Orbea is a good company but that is not a good bike spec wise
Weak fork and drive train
You want to look for the following
Recon Silver or above for a front shock
10 speed cassette in rear
This will be the minimum
800 is not a small amount and I think you can do better for that money and if you add to the budget you open possibilities
The used market has some value but you have to know what you are looking at and it has to be in good condition
There are NOS or new old stock with some pretty sweet deals if you can find the right size
Make sure no matter what you are buying on size first and everything else follows
I don’t care what bike you buy if it does not fit it is a waste of money.
Good luck
Weak fork and drive train
You want to look for the following
Recon Silver or above for a front shock
10 speed cassette in rear
This will be the minimum
800 is not a small amount and I think you can do better for that money and if you add to the budget you open possibilities
The used market has some value but you have to know what you are looking at and it has to be in good condition
There are NOS or new old stock with some pretty sweet deals if you can find the right size
Make sure no matter what you are buying on size first and everything else follows
I don’t care what bike you buy if it does not fit it is a waste of money.
Good luck
