2024 ORBEA Oiz Review
My Year with the Orbea Oiz: A Rider's Review I've been riding the Orbea Oiz for a full year now, and here are my thoughts: 1. The Extra Travel Makes a Difference With 120mm of travel both front and back, the Oiz has significantly improved my performance compared to my previous 100/100mm cross-country bike. I took the Oiz down a fast and chunky trail, typically reserved for a trail bike, and actually set a personal record on a few segments. The extra travel allows you to be a bit less picky about your lines, making the ride smoother and more enjoyable. 2. The Slack Geometry (for an XC Bike) is Noticeable Far too often, when going fast on steep or rough terrain, an XC bike just doesn't feel comfortable. I often felt like I had to work hard to keep the bike rolling and fight against it trying to shoot me off the front. The Oiz, with its slightly slacker geometry, gives just enough slack to descend with confidence, making those tricky sections much more manageable. 3. Oh Yeah, ...