Orbea Alma M20

While the Alma M20 is built with cross-country racing efficiency in mind, its 110mm travel fork and included dropper post make it surprisingly capable on technical singletrack. It excels on fast, flowing trails, but if you primarily ride steep, rocky, or enduro-style terrain, you might prefer a full-suspension bike.

Orbea engineered this carbon frame to balance stiffness for power transfer with enough compliance to dampen trail chatter. While it is certainly stiffer and more responsive than an aluminum frame, it avoids the jarring ride quality found in older, overly rigid carbon designs.

Yes, the wheels are tubeless-ready out of the box. Converting to tubeless is highly recommended for this bike to reduce weight, improve traction, and minimize the risk of flats on the trail.

Most traditional cross-country race bikes feature 100mm of travel. The extra 10mm on the Alma M20 provides a bit more confidence and cushion when the trail gets rough, without sacrificing the snappy, efficient climbing performance you expect from a hardtail.

Yes, the remote lockout is handlebar-mounted, allowing you to firm up your suspension instantly for climbs or smooth fire roads without taking your hands off the grips. It is a seamless way to maintain efficiency throughout your ride.