The Bike details
Description
This one came home in 2022.
The Orbea Euskaltel aluminum is a vibrant masterpiece that instantly transports you to the slopes of the Pyrenees. Dressed in the unmistakable, fiery orange livery of the Basque squad, this bike represents a unique philosophy where a whole region backed a single team. Built around Orbea’s premium, lightweight aluminum tubing, the frame was engineered to conquer the toughest mountain passes, offering great stiffness and precise handling. It is a striking, passionate machine that stands out in any crowd.
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My built
Orbea Asphalt Alu-Carbon
Novatec Jetfly
Campagnolo Record 10
Rotor 3D Crank
Prime Doyenne Lightweight stem and bar
BX Carbon seatpost
8,2 kg
The bike story
During the early 2000s, Euskaltel-Euskadi was the ultimate cult team of the professional peloton, famous for its fiercely loyal fans and climbing specialists. Ridden by iconic Basque fighters like Iban Mayo, Haimar Zubeldia, and the legendary Roberto Laiseka, this Orbea model was born for the mountains. The bike famously stormed to incredible heights, including Laiseka's emotional and historic stage victory at Luz Ardiden during the 2001 Tour de France, and Iban Mayo's legendary dominance at the Critérium du Dauphiné. It is a frame that embodies pure grit, climbing pedigree, and Basque pride.
The image gallery
- Orbea Euskaltel
- Euskadi
- 2003
- Tour de France