I am looking at purchasing an Orbea Vento roadbike here in Oz (Carbon fork and stays,105set, orbea wheels, ITM bars etc). Anyone here have experience with this model, or Orbea bikes in general? I am interested in hearing about quality, durability, ride comfort etc. The frame looks nice (nice paintjob, no decals, all painted), but the welds look very heavy duty and ugly in places. However, it will only cost a little more than a similar equipped giant. Any opinions on these bikes?
I have had no problems with orbea's. I am currently riding a 2003 orbea and nothing has gone wrong yet.
The only problem i have had with the 2004 orbea is that the own brand wheels aren't to good. But it depends how much riding you will be doing on them. The quality of the weld is as you say 'heavy duty' but it definately lasts. But you don't see the weld when you're riding. Which fork does it come with? the ITM bars are farely standard, i had two layers of bar tape put on them, makes it much more comfortable.
What is the spec of the giant?
Chris
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Originally posted by Sasha Hi,
I am looking at purchasing an Orbea Vento roadbike here in Oz (Carbon fork and stays,105set, orbea wheels, ITM bars etc). Anyone here have experience with this model, or Orbea bikes in general? I am interested in hearing about quality, durability, ride comfort etc. The frame looks nice (nice paintjob, no decals, all painted), but the welds look very heavy duty and ugly in places. However, it will only cost a little more than a similar equipped giant. Any opinions on these bikes?
I am looking at purchasing an Orbea Vento roadbike here in Oz (Carbon fork and stays,105set, orbea wheels, ITM bars etc). Anyone here have experience with this model, or Orbea bikes in general? I am interested in hearing about quality, durability, ride comfort etc. The frame looks nice (nice paintjob, no decals, all painted), but the welds look very heavy duty and ugly in places. However, it will only cost a little more than a similar equipped giant. Any opinions on these bikes?
A guy rides one at the Thursday night "10" - it's set up for TTs with integrated bars and tri-bars and a 105 groupset. He says it's the first bike he's ever had that has felt just right.
