Orbea releases its 2027 Oiz XC bike
It’s seemingly a year of new 29er cross-country mountain bikes, and this week, it’s Orbea’s turn. With the model name now celebrating its 21st birthday, the new Oiz is said to offer a focused approach to improving stiffness without weight gain.
Most obvious is the rear shock that’s now tucked into the top tube, not unlike what Specialized did with its Epic World Cup, and more recently, the Epic 9. However, details such as a forged rocker link and stiffening bridge at the seatstays show the focus on stiffness.
Like many bikes in the category, the new Oiz is a touch steeper in the seat tube and slacker in the head angle (now 66.8º). Going against current trends, Orbea has shortened the chainstay length to 430 mm.
Welcomed changes include a move back to a post-mount caliper in the back, an English threaded bottom bracket, and a dropper post with adjustable travel. However, the bike does feature cable routing through the headset, plus a one-piece bar and stem,
Orbea will offer two tiers of carbon frame (OMX and OMR), with the lightest claimed to tip the scales at just 1,700 grams including shock (medium size). The Oiz features 120/120 mm travel front and rear, while customers can also opt for a longer 130mm fork up front. Senior tech editor Dave Rome is expecting to receive the new Oiz OMX for review soon.