The predecessor of this bike won the Cape Epic in 2022, but still had a weakness. The rear triangle was relatively soft. This criticism should be a thing of the past with the OIZ M Team XTR. A completely new frame with a more massive rocker-link should significantly increase the stiffness of the frame. On the trail, however, you will feel another groundbreaking innovation above all. Like the Swiss from Scott, the Basques from Orbea are now also saying goodbye to a racefully platform with 100 millimeters of suspension travel. It seems as if the 120 mm suspension travel on the fork also for cross country and marathon riders develop into the new standard. The former "Trail" version of the Oiz disappears with the already downhilly racefully approach completely from the model range. With its balanced handling, riding the Orbea OIZ M Team XTR feels really intuitive. The sporty riding position allows for very effective pedaling. Apart from this criticism, the sporty orientation makes the Orbea the best climber in the price range below under 8000 Euro. With 25 years the warranty is another neat feature.