New 2020 Trail Bike - Orbea's Fun, Capable Occam 9

With up-to-date geometry and very capable angles, this all-new trail bike from Spain punches well above its weight category.

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6/16/2019 4:44am

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What is a trail bike? The answer to that question varies from rider to rider, but the clear trend over recent years is towards bikes that are more and more capable, while retaining a more lively and efficient character than a full-blown enduro rig. Orbea's all-new Occam is a fine example, with 140mm of travel, 29-inch wheels, and angles that would have been commonplace in the enduro segment just a few short years ago. To put this new bike to the test, Orbea invited us out to spend a couple of days deep in the Spanish Pyrenees. With everything from hours-long climbs to full-on Enduro World Series trails on the menu, we were able to get a good feel for how this bike blends trail bike efficiency and descending capabilities - and we came away quite impressed. Check out our video review below for a full run-down of all the bells and whistles as well as a comprehensive on-the-trail ride report. Information on geometry and build kits can be found further down on this page.