Orbea Terra Race

While this bike is engineered for competitive gravel racing with a stiff, lightweight OMX carbon frame, its geometry is balanced enough to handle long-distance endurance rides comfortably. If you prioritize speed and efficiency, it is an excellent choice, though it may feel more aggressive than a dedicated bikepacking or touring gravel bike.

The Terra frame is designed with generous clearance, allowing you to run tires up to 45mm wide on 700c wheels. This gives you plenty of flexibility to swap between fast, narrow tires for hard-pack racing and wider, knobbier rubber for loose, technical terrain.

The rear triangle is specifically shaped to absorb high-frequency road chatter and vibrations before they reach the saddle. This helps keep the rear wheel tracking consistently on rough surfaces, which improves traction and reduces rider fatigue over long, bumpy gravel sections.

The integrated cockpit is designed for clean lines and aerodynamic efficiency, which does mean that cable routing is internal. While this creates a sleek aesthetic and protects the cables, it can make adjustments to the stem or handlebar height slightly more involved than on a bike with a standard external cockpit.

The Shimano GRX Di2 RX825 electronic shifting is highly reliable in harsh conditions. Because it uses electronic signals rather than mechanical cables, you don't have to worry about cable stretch or contamination from mud and grit affecting your shift precision during a race.