This week we’re reviewing Fort Collins resident and UHC professional cyclist, Gavin Mannion’s 2018 Orbea Orca Aero as photographed by Reese Ruhland. Gavin just finished the Tour of Utah and raced the aero Orca in the uphill prologue and will be racing it again this week in the Colorado Classic uphill Vail Pass time-trial. In Utah, Gavin was within striking distance of the podium (7th and 38 seconds) through stage 4 but ultimately finished in 40th place.
The Build
Frame: 52cm Orbea Orca Aero, Weight ~ 16.5lbs
Fork: Orbea Orca Aero
Front derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace -mechanical
Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace 11speed -mechanical
Brake levers: Shimano Dura Ace
Brakes: Shimano Dura Ace
Shifters: Shimano Dura Ace -mechanical
Cassette: Shimano Dura Ace
Cassette gearing: 11speed 11-28
Bottom Bracket: Kogel
Cranks: Shimano Dura Ace 165mm
Chainrings: 55,42
Power Meter: Pioneer
Pedals: Shimano Dura Ace
Chain: Shimano Dura Ace
Front Hub: Shimano Dura Ace
Front Rim: Shimano Dura Ace (60mm for the race)
Front Tire: Maxxis Campione Tubulars for the race, Refuse for training
Rear Hub: Shimano Dura Ace
Rear Rim: Shimano Dura Ace 60mm for the race)
Rear Tire: Maxxis Campione Tubulars for the race, Refuse for training
Saddle: Prologo TT
Stem: FSA, 130mm as pictured 140mm for the race
Bars: FSA 40mm
Seatpost: Orbea
Computer: Pioneer
Computer mount: K-Edge
