Given the choice between the Orbea Terra H30 and the Parlee Chebacco LE, Im wondering if the weight and compliance advantages of the Chebacco LEs unidirectional carbon fiber frame would outweigh the more aggressive, drop bar-enabled geometry of the Terra H30 for a rider who splits their time between pavement and B-roads.
I know some of you guys are going to jump on the Terra H30s more relaxed head tube angle and shorter wheelbase, saying its the perfect setup for variable terrain, and I get that. But Im looking at the Chebacco LEs numbers and its boasting some seriously impressive weight savings, especially in the wheels. Its using a combination of Mavic Ksyrium Elite UST rims, which are no slouches when it comes to durability and rolling resistance.
Meanwhile, the Terra H30 is rocking a set of Fulcrum Racing 700 DB, which dont exactly have the best reputation when it comes to weight. I mean, theyre decent wheels and all, but theyre not exactly known for being superlight.
And lets not forget about the tire clearance on these two bikes. The Chebacco LE can handle up to 700x42c tires, whereas the Terra H30 is limited to 700x38c. Now, I know some of you are going to say that 4mm of tire clearance isnt a big deal, but Im planning on doing a lot of riding on rough B-roads and I want a bike that can handle some serious tire width.
Given the choice between these two bikes, which one would you choose and why? Would you prioritize the weight and compliance of the Chebacco LE or the more aggressive geometry of the Terra H30? And dont give me any of that it depends on the rider nonsense – I want to know which bike you think is better and why.
Oh, and one more thing – dont even get me started on the Terra H30s cable-actuated disc brakes. I mean, come on Orbea, its 2023 – hydraulic disc brakes are the norm, not the exception. The Chebacco LE is using Shimano GRX hydraulic disc brakes, which are far superior to the Terra H30s cables.
So, which bike do you think reigns supreme? Is it the svelte and agile Chebacco LE or the rugged and adventurous Terra H30?
I know some of you guys are going to jump on the Terra H30s more relaxed head tube angle and shorter wheelbase, saying its the perfect setup for variable terrain, and I get that. But Im looking at the Chebacco LEs numbers and its boasting some seriously impressive weight savings, especially in the wheels. Its using a combination of Mavic Ksyrium Elite UST rims, which are no slouches when it comes to durability and rolling resistance.
Meanwhile, the Terra H30 is rocking a set of Fulcrum Racing 700 DB, which dont exactly have the best reputation when it comes to weight. I mean, theyre decent wheels and all, but theyre not exactly known for being superlight.
And lets not forget about the tire clearance on these two bikes. The Chebacco LE can handle up to 700x42c tires, whereas the Terra H30 is limited to 700x38c. Now, I know some of you are going to say that 4mm of tire clearance isnt a big deal, but Im planning on doing a lot of riding on rough B-roads and I want a bike that can handle some serious tire width.
Given the choice between these two bikes, which one would you choose and why? Would you prioritize the weight and compliance of the Chebacco LE or the more aggressive geometry of the Terra H30? And dont give me any of that it depends on the rider nonsense – I want to know which bike you think is better and why.
Oh, and one more thing – dont even get me started on the Terra H30s cable-actuated disc brakes. I mean, come on Orbea, its 2023 – hydraulic disc brakes are the norm, not the exception. The Chebacco LE is using Shimano GRX hydraulic disc brakes, which are far superior to the Terra H30s cables.
So, which bike do you think reigns supreme? Is it the svelte and agile Chebacco LE or the rugged and adventurous Terra H30?