2018 Orbea Rallon M-Team
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First Ride: 2018 Orbea Rallon - A Wildly Fun Carbon Enduro Machine
With aggressive enduro riding in mind, the Rallon is a versatile 29-inch wheeled carbon machine with one goal - getting you to the bottom of the trail as fast as possible hooting and hollering the whole way down.
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Orbea recently brought us out to Benasque, Spain, which is a small town nestled within the vast and beautiful Pyrenees Mountains that lay along the border between France and Spain. Why has Orbea brought us to such a unique region? To introduce us to their new 2018 enduro bike, the Rallon. Unlike the previous alloy 27.5-inch 2016 Rallon, the new enduro bike not only makes the jump to bigger 29-inch wheels, but they've also gone full carbon with the 2018 Rallon. With 150mm of rear travel and 160mm up front, Orbea is hoping you get addicted to "Enduralin," or so they say.

In their words, "Enduralin is the formula of excitement and fun that turns a good ride into a great one." Sure, it's a marketing pitch, something to get people hyped on an idea, a product, a bike, anything. Do you really need a sales pitch like that to get excited to ride your bike? If you're reading this, likely not. What gets us excited is a bike that rides better than the marketing, a bike that puts a smile on our face and makes us spit the dirt out of our mouth from grinning so hard the whole way down the mountain. We spent a couple long days aboard Orbea’s new 29-inch enduro machine, the Rallon, in the highest peaks of the Pyrenees to see if we caught the "Enduralin" addiction.

Highlights


  • OMR Carbon front and rear triangle
  • Asymmetrical monocoque frame construction
  • 29-inch wheels
  • 150mm rear travel with 160mm front travel
  • Adjustable head angle and bottom bracket height
  • Accepts both air and coil Metric shocks
  • Keyed-in oversized yoke
  • Internal cable routing
  • Sealed Enduro Max bearings
  • Four-bar suspension with concentric rear axle pivot
  • Integrated downtube, seatstay, and chainstay protection
  • 1x drivetrain specific
  • Threaded bottom bracket
  • 180mm post mount rear brake
  • ISCG 05 tabs

Just a few short years ago we never expected to be praising 29-inch bikes so often, but you can’t deny a good ride. Orbea’s new Rallon is yet another new wagon-wheeled bike that will put a grin on any descent-craving aggressive rider’s face.

What’s The Bottom Line?

Just a few short years ago we never expected to be praising 29-inch bikes so often, but you can’t deny a good ride. Orbea’s new Rallon is yet another new wagon-wheeled bike that will put a grin on any descent-craving aggressive rider’s face. With excellent handling in the steep, fast, and rowdy, all while being capable of making the journey to the top, the Rallon is absolutely one bike we wouldn’t hesitate to throw a leg over again. With Metric and Boost spacing, modern enduro geometry, and well-thought-out features and design, we’re sure the shelf life of this bike will deliver years of hard charging and fun riding to come.

For more information, visit www.orbea.com.

Vital MTB First Ride Rating



  • Climbing: 4 stars - Excellent

  • Descending: 5 stars - Spectacular

  • Fun Factor: 4.5 stars - Outstanding

  • Value: 4 stars - Excellent

  • Overall Impressions: 4.5 stars - Outstanding

About The Reviewer

Fred Robinson - Age: 32 // Years Riding MTB: 14 // Height: 6'1" (1.85m) // Weight: 245-pounds (110.95kg)

"Drop my heels and go." Fred has been on two wheels since he was two-years-old, is deceptively quick for a bigger guy, and likes steep, fast trails where he can hang it off the back of the bike. Several years of shop experience means he's not afraid to tinker. He's very particular when it comes to a bike's suspension performance and stiffness traits.

Photos by Matt Wragg

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Specifications

Product
Orbea Rallon M-Team
Model Year
2018
Riding Type
Enduro / All-Mountain
Rider
Unisex
Sizes and Geometry
S/M
LG
XL
Wheel Size
29"
Frame Material
Carbon Fiber
Frame Material Details
OMR Carbon, Asymmetrical frame design
Rear Travel
150mm
Rear Shock
FOX Factory Float X2 2-Position Adjust Kashima with custom tune, 230x60mm
Fork
FOX 36 Factory Float FIT Kashima with HSC and LSC adjustment, QR15x110mm
Fork Travel
160mm
Head Tube Diameter
Tapered 1 1/8" to 1 1/2"
Headset
FSA Integrated
Handlebar
Race Face Next 35, 10mm rise, 800mm width
Stem
Race Face Turbine R, 35mm interface
Grips
Race Face Love Handle Lock-on
Brakes
SRAM Guide RSC
Brake Levers
SRAM Guide RSC
Drivetrain
1x
Shifters
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed
ISCG Tabs
ISCG05
Chainguide
OneUp Components Chainguide - ISCG05
Cranks
Truvativ Descendant Carbon Eagle
Chainrings
SRAM Eagle 32 tooth
Bottom Bracket
Threaded
Pedals
N/A
Chain
SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM X01 XG-1295 Eagle, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed
Rims
DT Swiss EX-1501 Spline One 29 / 30mm internal width
Hubs
DT Swiss Spline One, 36-tooth ratchet
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition, straightpull
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 60TPI 3C EXO TR front, Maxxis Aggressor 2.5 60TPI 3C EXO TR rear
Saddle
Selle Italia XR Trail
Seatpost
Race Face Turbine, 150mm or 175mm
Seatpost Diameter
31.6mm
Seatpost Clamp
Orbea
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions
Boost 12x148mm
Max. Tire Size
2.6"
Bottle Cage Mounts
Yes
Colors
Purple / Teal, Blue / Teal, Orange / Black, with over 7.4-million customizable options via Orbea's MyO program
Warranty
Limited Lifetime
Weight
27 lb 8.9 oz (12,500 g)
Miscellaneous
Offset water bottle cage mounts allow for left hand access only

Frame will accept a coil shock
Price
$7,999.00
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