Orbea’s Remarkable e-Road Bike

The Orbea Gain is a game-changer: an electric-assisted bike that handles and looks just like a traditional road bike. It delivers just enough power to take the edge off challenging climbs, without overpowering the ride or diminishing the sense of accomplishment. The seamless, natural assistance fades into the background, leaving you feeling stronger and more capable than ever. It’s not about riding faster or farther—it’s about maximizing the fun and enjoyment of every ride.

The concept of “Enough Power” lies at the heart of Orbea’s e-road philosophy. It’s about a fully integrated system that harmonises power, range, and control to create a natural and seamless riding experience.

To ensure natural handling, the Orbea Gain’s geometry and stiffness are meticulously tuned for optimal performance, making it every bit as capable as a top-tier road bike. The natural pedalling experience is achieved through silent, unobtrusive assistance at lower speeds and zero added friction at higher speeds, allowing you to pedal freely. On descents, the Gain’s carefully engineered frame construction and balanced weight distribution deliver confident, enjoyable handling, turning every ride into an exhilarating experience.

Heading out for a ride has never been easier. With the Gain’s impressive range, you can forget about battery limitations and focus on the journey ahead. The sleek top-tube control button places all the essential information right at your fingertips, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free riding experience.

The carbon-framed Gain is the lightest and most agile e-road bike on the market, offering ample tire clearance of up to 35mm for tackling even the roughest roads. Whether you’re riding on smooth pavement or light gravel, the Gain excels in versatility and performance—all backed by Orbea’s Lifetime frameset warranty.

Refined Power and Responsive Performance

Orbea has invested countless hours fine-tuning the Gain’s power and torque delivery, resulting in a smoother, more natural ride experience. Maximum assistance is delivered between 75 and 95 rpm, precisely where your pedalling is most efficient. This means the motor seamlessly complements your effort, creating a ride that feels alive and responsive.

The new Mahle X20 motor is the lightest and most compact e-bike drive system available, making it the perfect match for the Gain. Offering 55Nm of nearly silent, frictionless assistance, it provides ample power to conquer even the toughest climbs. Remarkably, the entire system—including the 350Wh battery—comes in at just 3.2kg, delivering exceptional performance without added bulk.

The Gain’s lower power consumption, combined with its greater reliance on your legs, extends battery life by approximately 1.5x. Unlike typical e-road bikes where the motor does the heavy lifting, the Gain offers an engaging, sporty ride that keeps you at the heart of the action. With three assistance levels, you can tailor the effort to suit your desired level of challenge and enjoyment.

Discreet, Powerful, and Efficient Battery Design

The battery is one of the most visible components of an eBike, so Orbea has meticulously designed the Gain to incorporate the lightest, smallest, and most discreet unit possible. Thanks to Orbea’s Secure Battery System, they’ve managed to fit a larger 350Wh battery into a compact space. This allows you to enjoy extended rides without worrying about battery levels—unless you’re planning to tackle over 4000m of climbing!

For those seeking even more range, the optional range extender fits neatly into the frame’s rear water bottle cage, adding an additional 171Wh for a 50% boost in range.

The frame’s lower spine bears the majority of torsional and lateral loads, making its rigidity critical for performance. Resistance to flex in this area translates directly into more watts reaching the wheel, delivering an instantaneous power transfer that enhances the riding experience.

Orbea’s Secure Battery System ensures an uncompromised downtube structure, adding rigidity without increasing weight. By positioning the motor in the rear hub, Orbea achieves a stiffer bottom bracket area, just as they do with their traditional road bikes, maximizing efficiency and responsiveness.

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