Orbea vs. Focus vs. Cielo vs. Cinelli

[sipmeister]

This may be a very broad question, but I'm curious if anyone has owned/ridden the new Orbea Orca, a newish Focus Izalco, Cinelli Nemo or a Cielo Road Racer and what their impressions were of them. Each one sounds appealing to me but the wallet can only accommodate one. I'm interested in a fair weather bike (especially if it's steel) that can be taken on long rides and has quick handling. Your thoughts are appreciated.

[beeatnik]

Cielo Road Racer.

[Buzz Killington]

Never owned/ridden any of these. But get the Cielo.

[cv1966]

Buddy of mine recently sold his Pinarello for a Cielo Road Racer. He loves it and rips legs off the rest of us. Think the Cielo would be a safe bet.

[adhumston]

Cielo any day of the week (and twice on Sunday).










Disclaimer: I have never swung a leg over any of the above bikes. My choice is simply the one I would buy myself, without question.

[Team Murray]

I have the 2015 Orbea Orca OMR, built with SRAM Force 22 and Fulcrum Zero Nite. The bike rides great (climbing and descending). It's not the lightest frame (1000+ grams for the 55cm). I have done long extended rides and found it very comfortable. Built up it weighs less than 16 pounds (including cages and seatpack).

[Team Murray]

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[ajhapps]

I have a 2012 Focus Izalco, and I love it. Fast, stiff, good climber, great descender. I have it build up with SRAM Red and Fulcrum Zeros, and it weighs like 14.8 lbs with pedals. I think the newer frames are like 200+ grams lighter than my vintage.

To be clear, though, it is definitely a race bike. The geometry is pretty aggressive.

[Tandem Rider]

Assuming you are pretty "average" in dimensions:
1. Buy the "bro deal" and ride the snot out of it
2. Buy the one that trips your trigger and ride the snot out of it.
3. If you're not "average dimensions" buy the one that fits and ride the snot out of it.