2018 Orbea Avant M40 Bike

You knew when you planned the ride it would be a long day - a route stacked with grinding climbs and twisting descents, terrible roads with a good amount of who-knows-what-else thrown in. These rides aren’t most people’s idea of fun, but they sure are memorable, monumental, challenging. Is that why you keep going? You suck down another coffee and pull on your shoe covers to hold the weather at bay, it’s going to clear out and warm up in a few hours... Probably. Grab your Avant and do a quick check before rolling into the morning mist. No other machine could better help you endure the hours of rough, exhausting conditions ahead. It’s going to be a long day - and you love it.

Key Features:

Dynamic Structure Comfort - Structure, tubing shapes and frame design are elemental to building a comfortable frame that helps reduce muscle fatigue. Avant's Dynamic Structure provides a smooth, light ride without bulky compromises like tubing inserts and elastomers. The natural flex patterns created by the carbon layup and minimal bulk of the top tube and seat stays deliver a dynamic, smooth ride that feels like floating over rough roads. The sensation is subtle - but it is noticeable and can be tested.

Efficiency - The large majority of torsional and lateral loads are handled by the lower spine of the frame. The headtube, downtube and chainstays are shaped to resist twisting and transmit power to the rear wheel. There is no doubt about it, large cross-sections and resistance to flex in the bottom of the frame translate directly to more watts on the road and a sensation that power transfer is instantaneous.

Avant Fork - The Avant fork uses a shallower, rounded-blade profile and longer fork legs to offer the best combination of elasticity, tire clearance and torsional stiffness. The increased axle-to-crown height is offset by a shorter headtube to maintain stack measurements and improve aesthetics.

Orbea Endurance Geometry - Avant Endurance Geometry is born from years of analyzing how ergonomics can help you ride further. Unlike a racing geometry that is focused on aerodynamics, endurance ergonomics result in a bike that is easier to ride and increases stamina. Handling is precise and intuitive. Angles and dimensions are considered carefully across a range of sizes to maximize rider comfort. And more comfort means longer rides.

The Orbea Avant M40 2018 Features are:

Frame: Orbea Avant carbon OME, monocoque, tapered 1-1/8" - 1,5", PF 86mm, internal cable routing, EC/DC compatible, 130 rear spacing, 27,2mm seat tube. 

Fork: Avant OME carbon fork, full carbon steerer, tapered 1-1/8" - 1,5", carbon dropouts.

Headset: FSA 1-1/8 - 1-1/2" Integrated Carbon Cup ACB Bearings

Bars: FSA Omega Compact

Stem: Orbea OC-II

Speed: 20

Front Mech: Shimano Tiagra 4700

Rear Mech: Shimano Tiagra 4700 GS

Shifters Shimano Tiagra 4700

Chainset: Shimano Tiagra 4700 34x50t

Cassette: Shimano Tiagra HG-500 11-32t 10-Speed

Chain: KMC X10-1 EPT

Front Brake: Orbea OC-II

Rear Brake: Orbea OC-II

Rims: Shimano R-501 Clincher

Front Hub: Shimano R-501 Clincher

Rear Hub: Shimano R-501 Clincher

Tyres: Kenda Kriterium 700x25 60TPI Front, Kenda Kriterium 700x25 60TPI Rear

Seatpost: Orbea OC-II Carbon 27.2x350mm

Pedals: Not Included