Orbea ALMA M50 Review

Orbea ALMA M50 Review

Price: 1999 €
category: Racebike
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2023
  • is painted in Spain
  • good complete bike for the price
  • strong climber
  • 25 years warranty
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Orbea ALMA M50 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Racehardtail up to 2000 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 1999 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
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Stack
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-
593
602
612
625
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Reach
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-
395
426
448
474
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Top Tube Length
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-
559
593
618
647
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Seat Tube Length
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400
445
483
533
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Seat Tube Angle
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74,5
74,5
74,5
74,5
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Head Tube Length
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-
90
100
110
125
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Head Tube Angle
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-
68
68
68
68
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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61
61
61
61
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
309
309
309
309
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Chainstay Length
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-
430
430
430
430
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Wheelbase
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-
1083
1118
1144
1175
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Standover Height
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-
693
729
749
819
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Specification
  • Frame Orbea Alma Carbon OMR, Boost 12x148, PF BB, Internal cable routing.
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork RockShox Judy Silver TK Remote Solo Air 100 QR15x110 Boost
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore M6100
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano XT M8100 SGS Shadow Plus
  • Crank Shimano MT511 32t
  • Cassette Shimano CS-M6100 10-51t 12-Speed
  • Chain Shimano M6100
  • Brake Set Shimano MT201 Hydraulic Disc
  • Brake Rotors 180/160
  • Wheel Set Alloy, Tubeless, 25c, 32H
  • Tires Front Maxxis Ikon 2.20" FB 60 TPI Dual
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Ikon 2.20" FB 60 TPI Dual
  • Saddle Selle Italia Model X FecAlloy Rail 145x248mm
  • Seat Post Alloy, forged head, 27.2mm, Setback 0
  • Stem Alloy forged, -7º
  • Handle Bar Alloy, 31.8mm, Flat, 740mm, Sweep 9
  • Handle Bar Width 740
  • Head Set FSA 1-1/8 - 1-1/2" Integrated

Expirience with the Orbea ALMA M50

Ludwig Döhl Aesthetically, the ALMA M50 is one of the most beautiful hardtails in the world. We have checked all geometry measures and come to the following conclusion: the ALMA M50 is a very balanced customer. Well trained athletes are likely to really enjoy the sporty seating position. On the way to the summit, the Orbea lets it rip. With its 510 bandwidth on the gears and the overall athletic alignment, the on long tours competitors got some catching up to do. The guarantee promise of 25 years ensures trust.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.