Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Altus, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
150cm - 161cm
SM
159cm - 171cm
MD
169cm - 181cm
LG
179cm - 191cm
XL
189cm - 200cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Orbea Urban Speed, Aluminium 6000, Orbea Tube Shaping, Flat Mount Disc Brake, 135x9 QR, Carrier and Mudguard compatible, max 700x40C, Inner Cable routing,
Suspension Fork
Speed 400mm Alloy Flat mount
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus M2000 SGS Shadow
Shift Levers
Shimano SL-M2010
Cassette
Sun Race CSM989 11-36t 9-Speed
Crank
Orbea Alloy 42t
Chain
Shimano HG53 9-Speed
Wheels
Rims
Orbea Airline Corsa Disc 700X19c
Tires
Kenda K1067 700x38C Reflective type+puncture protection
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy 31.8mm interface 7º
Handlebar
Alloy 31.8mm Riser 640mm
Headset
VP-Z104PD 1-1/8" Semi-Cartridge
Seat
Saddle
Velo 1221
Seatpost
Alloy 27.2 Offset 0
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.42 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.53 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 281 mm | 281 mm | 283 mm | 283 mm | 285 mm |
| Front Center | 596 mm | 612 mm | 626 mm | 637 mm | 648 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 66 mm | 66 mm | 66 mm | 64 mm | 60 mm |
| Stack | 531 mm | 548 mm | 567 mm | 588 mm | 621 mm |
| Reach | 374 mm | 384 mm | 391 mm | 401 mm | 406 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 517 mm | 542 mm | 555 mm | 576 mm | 597 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 430 mm | 480 mm | 525 mm | 555 mm | 580 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° | 72 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 109 mm | 127 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | 200 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 431 mm | 431 mm | 431 mm | 431 mm | 431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1017 mm | 1033 mm | 1048 mm | 1059 mm | 1071 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 66 mm |
| Standover Height | 734 mm | 764 mm | 796 mm | 820 mm | 848 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 150 cm | 159 cm | 169 cm | 179 cm | 189 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 161 cm | 171 cm | 181 cm | 191 cm | 200 cm |
About this model
CARPE 15 completes the Orbea Carpe model. Orbea launched 17 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Orbea Carpe bikes models from 2021, here.
Model range prices
Orbea CARPE 40 2021 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 704$. Orbea CARPE 10 2021 on the other hand costs 1288$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for General Urban bikes
If you want to purchase a solid General Urban bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 499$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great General Urban bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Orbea released this model in 2021, its price was 1021$. If we compare this with the average General Urban bike cost we notice that the price is 104.61% more expensive.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Orbea CARPE 15 2021, has a 700c aluminum model. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The CARPE 15 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
There are 5 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 150 cm – 200 cm (4.92 ft – 6.56 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.