The Fastest Orca Ever

The new Orbea Orca Aero represents a complete rethink of what an aero road bike should be. Rather than chasing speed through frame design alone, Orbea has developed the Orca Aero as a complete bike-and-rider system, where every element works together to reduce drag, improve efficiency and help riders get the very most from every watt they produce.

The previous Orca Aero had already established itself as one of the fastest bikes in the professional peloton, earning victories at WorldTour level with the Lotto-Intermarché team. For the latest generation, Orbea’s engineers weren’t content with making it a little quicker. Their goal was to redefine aerodynamic performance by examining every detail, from frame shapes and rider position to wheel choice, bottle placement and cockpit fit.

The result is a bike that is faster, more stable and more efficient across the widest possible range of real-world riding conditions.

“the Orca Aero carries momentum with impressive efficiency. Once you’re up to speed, it feels as though the bike clings to every last kilometre per hour, and refuses to give any of them back. Stamp on the pedals in a sprint or accelerate out of a corner, and the stiff frame together with the carbon-spoked Oquo wheels respond instantly, delivering every watt without hesitation” Gran Fondo Cycling

Designed Around the Complete System

Modern aerodynamics is about far more than creating slippery tube shapes. The rider accounts for the vast majority of aerodynamic drag, so improving the interaction between rider and bike delivers the biggest performance gains.

Using Computational Fluid Dynamics, wind tunnel testing, velodrome sessions and extensive road testing with professional riders, Orbea refined every aspect of the Orca Aero to reduce drag where it matters most.

The redesigned head tube is slimmer and cleaner to minimise frontal area, while a completely new fork works seamlessly with the reshaped downtube to maintain smooth airflow across a wide range of tyre sizes and wind angles.

The downtube itself is wider than before, improving airflow around the frame and working in conjunction with specially developed aero bottle cages that actually improve overall efficiency when fitted, and are designed to work with standard round bottles.

The seat tube has been slimmed to reduce drag, while lower-mounted, thinner seatstays improve both aerodynamics and vertical compliance without sacrificing stiffness. Around the bottom bracket, a new ‘keel-shaped’ profile helps manage airflow through one of the most turbulent areas of the bike.

The gains soon add up. According to Orbea, the new frame delivers a 5.1 watt reduction in aerodynamic drag at 50 km/h, with improvements maintained across a wide range of wind conditions.

Faster Together

Perhaps the biggest step forward comes from Orbea’s Total System Approach, which considers the rider as an integral part of the aerodynamic package.

The Orca Aero features one of the lowest bottom bracket drops available on a production race bike. By positioning the rider slightly lower, stability improves while reducing frontal area, allowing riders to hold an efficient position for longer with less movement at speed.

An extensive range of cockpit options makes it easy to achieve an accurate fit, with 13 different integrated handlebar sizes, up to 40mm of spacers beneath the stem, multiple saddle setback options and a reversible seatpost clamp allowing fine adjustment for riders of every shape and flexibility.

Combined with the new OQUO RA57 LTD wheels, the complete system is claimed to save around 14 watts at 50 km/h, demonstrating that rider position can be every bit as important as frame design.

Built for Modern Racing

The new Orca Aero has also been designed around the way modern race bikes are evolving.

Tyre clearance has increased dramatically, accepting tyres right up to 37mm while maintaining optimal aerodynamic efficiency with today’s increasingly popular 29 to 35mm race tyres. Wider tyres not only improve comfort and grip, but can significantly reduce rolling resistance, rider fatigue and vibration losses on rough roads and cobbled sectors.

Despite the generous clearance and improved comfort, stiffness has been increased over its predecessor. The frame weighs around 900g while delivering climbing-bike levels of responsiveness, helping riders accelerate efficiently whether attacking steep gradients or sprinting for the finish line.

The frame is designed exclusively for modern electronic groupsets and includes fully integrated cable routing, a Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) and a 90-degree Spinblock steering limiter for added protection.

One of the Most Complete Aero Bikes Available

The new Orca Aero isn’t simply lighter, stiffer or more aerodynamic than the bike it replaces. It combines all of those qualities into a remarkably complete package that feels every bit as impressive on the road as it does in the wind tunnel.

For racers chasing every advantage, fast club riders looking to maximise efficiency or anyone who simply appreciates exceptional engineering, the Orca Aero offers one of the most advanced aero road bike platforms available today. It blends WorldTour-proven speed with outstanding stability, refined handling and the versatility demanded by modern road riding, making it one of the standout performance bikes of 2026.

“With the new Orca Aero 2026, Orbea have launched an uncompromisingly fast aero race bike that stands out thanks to its versatility and remarkable efficiency. The modern geometry, generous tire clearance and razor sharp acceleration make it one of the most well-rounded aero bikes currently available. It’s fast enough for the Tour de France, yet practical enough for ambitious amateur racers” Gran Fondo Cycling

OMX Carbon Construction

At the heart of the Orca Aero lies Orbea’s most advanced carbon technology. The OMX lay-up process uses the highest-modulus fibres available, placed with microscopic precision to maximise stiffness and strength while minimising weight.

This painstaking process is beyond the reach of most manufacturers, but it’s what allows the Orca Aero to achieve its signature feel — immediate, responsive, and utterly refined. From your first pedal stroke, the difference is unmistakable.

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