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[Closed] New Orbea Rallon - anyone ridden one?

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My LBS has one bike in stock but it is for display only. They said May for more bikes.


 
Posted : 30/12/2017 4:29 pm
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Bikemag Bible of Bike tests have just realeased the rallon review, just what I wanted to hear, great climber and much easier to live with than others.

They say it's de-throned the Slash and wreckoning as the ultimate long travel 29er.

Mines coming next week, its been shipped from factory, ordered in Oct, std red/black but with upgrades......just need rid of this snow now !!!


 
Posted : 30/12/2017 5:59 pm
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Absolutely loving mine
Fast and fun
pedals well
My complete build is 31 lbs inc pedals and Huck Norris in rear


 
Posted : 30/12/2017 6:25 pm
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That bible of bike test is great to see, nice that they are getting press over the pond. Also nice to see the pricing being on the other foot, with them being pretty spendy in the usa, and a total bargain over here.

We were lucky enough to order quite a few stock bikes and even have a couple left, got one S/M and one Large ready to ship. They are both stock M10s but we are happy to play with upgrades :p

[url= http://pedalsbikecare.co.uk/2018-orbea-rallon-m10-in-stock-now/ ]Pedals Rallon Stock[/url]

Appologies for posting that again, but I know people are looking for these and we can struggle with visability.

Also had a few MyO orders come through now, the finishing is really good. Big smiles all round, fun bike!


 
Posted : 30/12/2017 6:46 pm
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Absolutely loving mine
Fast and fun
pedals well
My complete build is 31 lbs inc pedals and Huck Norris in rear

What build is this based on?

Planning a huck Norris on the rear too, ive opted for the dt1501 upgrade so want to preserve the rear rim best I can.

The bike is actually arriving a good week or so earlier than quoted.


 
Posted : 30/12/2017 7:13 pm
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What’s the rear tyre clearance like on these? Most seem to be coming with 2.3 Aggressors but no mention anywhere of chunkier rubber being fitted. I’m interested in one but need to be sure I can get my favourite E13s in there.


 
Posted : 30/12/2017 10:25 pm
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Yeti man I don't think you need to worry at all. I'd hazard a guess that 2.5 or 2.6 would go in easily. Im running a 2.4 Minion with loads of space!


 
Posted : 31/12/2017 12:44 am
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Some low prices on 2018 Rallons here https://www.cyclelane.co.uk/offers/index.php?cat=1
It looks like the offer finishes at midnight on NYE.


 
Posted : 31/12/2017 3:03 am
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'k'in hell that M10 is a nice offer!


 
Posted : 31/12/2017 10:29 am
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Bike Mag has just reviewed the Rallon Team.


 
Posted : 31/12/2017 10:35 am
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cheers gkw, I thought it would be fine but just wanted to certain.


 
Posted : 31/12/2017 11:31 am
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Seriously tempted to put an order in for an M10 and then flog everything except frame, forks and drive train when it arrives


 
Posted : 31/12/2017 12:20 pm
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Hmmm, I may order one of those Rallon’s I saw the deal last night and couldn’t sleep properly.


 
Posted : 31/12/2017 1:05 pm
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Can't see how you can do the 10% deposit though, wants to charge the full amount through PayPal


 
Posted : 31/12/2017 2:20 pm
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So at a shade under 6ft should i be on a L or XL?


 
Posted : 31/12/2017 3:13 pm
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Yetiman

I have a 2.3 Vigilante in the back of mine with lots of clearance, way more than my Bronson did before it if that's any help.


 
Posted : 31/12/2017 3:49 pm
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For those thinking of using the Cyclelane offer I placed an order which stated no money would be taken until the order was processed. I just had a call from John at the shop (which is closed today) to say that unfortunately the offer is an error and wouldn't be processed. He did say he'd have a look when they re-open on the 3rd to see if anything can be done but to be honest I was half expecting it, I can't see where they would have any margin with that discount.

So if you have placed an order expect a call (although he did say they had a couple of non-custom at the offer price so you might be lucky, the one XL had already sold though)

At least I can stop wasting time on the colour customisation page now!


 
Posted : 31/12/2017 4:37 pm
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J273 - if you’re just under 6ft I’d say the large would be spot on. I’m a bit taller on the XL but my demo ride was on a large and it was OK for me too. There’s a calculate your size tool on the orbea site which quite a few folk have used and found accurate.


 
Posted : 31/12/2017 6:37 pm
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As Groundskeeperwilly said, a large would probably be fine. I'm pretty much the same as you (5'11) and went for a large. The reach is still longer than my capra (also in L) which I am comfortable with and the standover on the XL would probably be a bit more than I would like. I'm hoping it is going to strike a balance between stable yet still playful, whereas the XL I reckon would just be a bit too much bike to throw around. Totally depends on what you want from the bike, as I know some people who are smaller than I am who have gone XL.

Worthwhile maybe trying one if you can (says the hypocritical dipsh*t who didn't ride one before buying and is now trying to reconcile his choice of buying a large...)


 
Posted : 01/01/2018 3:46 pm
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Makes me think the XL would be too short for me at nearly 6'4". Whilst the reach at 485 is the same as my 21.5" Fuel Ex the fact the Trek has a very slack SA and the Rallon is pretty steep is going to mean the ETT when seated is a fair bit shorter on the Rallon. I'm running a 55mm stem on the Trek, I think a SA of about 76 degrees with a reach of 510 or so would be ideal please Mr Orbea when you make an XXL


 
Posted : 01/01/2018 4:00 pm
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Can anyone tell me where the registration number is on the frame which is used to register for the warranty? There are a few QR's but they all have different numbers under them....


 
Posted : 03/01/2018 12:32 am
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Groundskeeperwilly its the barcode type number in behind the bb somewhere


 
Posted : 03/01/2018 10:09 am
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Thanks Stranga - I thought that would be the one but then saw other different codes on the chain stays so thought there might be another 'main' number.


 
Posted : 03/01/2018 10:13 am
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So i managed to pick up my custom MYO Rallon M-Team the other day from Push Cartel in Ambleside and get out for a short ride - first impressions are very, very good! Pedals well, climbs well for a bike with this geo and coil shock, descends like something else.

Looking forward to taking it out on some proper big Lakes hills over the coming weeks and months that's for sure

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Posted : 03/01/2018 10:04 pm
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That looks really nice!


 
Posted : 03/01/2018 10:11 pm
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What a beauty! How do you find the coil? Have you just gone on (or close to) recommended settings for rebound/compression damping or are you finding it needs to be towards one of the extremes?


 
Posted : 03/01/2018 11:31 pm
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Seb, that bike is a thing of beauty! To ask, what size frame did you opt for and is that the stock 150mm dropper?


 
Posted : 04/01/2018 12:38 pm
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In the spirit of sharing here is mine:
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Posted : 04/01/2018 6:04 pm
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Santa Cruz leave me cold, what is it about Orbea, these bikes look the buisness, they are doing something right.


 
Posted : 04/01/2018 6:48 pm
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What size is that groundskeeperwilly? Both of those up there look great. I can get an M10 for just under 3100 but am still concerned over room seated and am trying to resist!


 
Posted : 04/01/2018 9:14 pm
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davosaurusrex - it is an XL. Perfect fit for me at just over 6ft1 with 32inch inside leg. I'm running a 150mm dropper slammed almost all the way into the frame.

An M10 for less than £3100 sounds like a bargain!


 
Posted : 04/01/2018 9:41 pm
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Cheers GKW. If I recall correctly you were considering a few different bikes a few months back. Did you demo a Fuel EX at all?

Is that a 35mm stem?


 
Posted : 04/01/2018 9:58 pm
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Yeah I demoed the Fuel EX too. For me the Rallon is faster both up and down the hill!

i actually don't know the stem length, I thought 40mm maybe - it's just the stock one.


 
Posted : 04/01/2018 10:04 pm
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£3100! I got down to 33, feel free to post or DM me the source PLEEEEZE X


 
Posted : 04/01/2018 10:11 pm
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Anyone with a L or XL in the central belt/borders that I could throw a leg over on Saturday/Sunday morning? itching to pull the trigger on one for May delivery, but i need to do it soon.


 
Posted : 04/01/2018 11:52 pm
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lobby_dosser try Gordon Hardie at Hardies bikes in Melrose, they have a large that his son races on.

I'm in North Northumberland and have a large but will be out on it at the weekend.......welcome to throw a leg over it one day next week though.


 
Posted : 05/01/2018 8:58 am
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lobby - try Sprockets in Kilmarnock, they have some demo ones in, not sure of size, but give Dave a call.

This from their FB feed yesterday

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Posted : 05/01/2018 10:03 am
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Pedals in Edinburgh have a large demo in.

They also have mine which I'll pick up next week 😀


 
Posted : 05/01/2018 11:20 am
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Right I really want one now, better get saving... How long have MYO orders been taking to arrive?


 
Posted : 05/01/2018 2:23 pm
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Seb, that bike is a thing of beauty! To ask, what size frame did you opt for and is that the stock 150mm dropper?

Mine is a large, can't remember what seatpost length it is - I've feeling I ordered the 170mm but it was that long ago when I placed the order I can't remember!

How do you find the coil? Have you just gone on (or close to) recommended settings for rebound/compression damping or are you finding it needs to be towards one of the extremes?

Too early to say as I've just had a brief ride on it so far and the settings are all fairly in the middle (LSC/HSC)


 
Posted : 05/01/2018 6:07 pm
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Absolutely loving mine
Fast and fun
pedals well
My complete build is 31 lbs inc pedals and Huck Norris in rear

What build is this based on?

Planning a huck Norris on the rear too, ive opted for the dt1501 upgrade so want to preserve the rear rim best I can.

The bike is actually arriving a good week or so earlier than quoted.

My build
XL Frame with X2 air shock
Mrp Ribbon coil forks
Guide Ultimate brakes
Reverb 150mm
Renthal Carbon bars
Renthal Apex Stem
Descendant Carbon cranks
King BB
Gx Eagle cassette/chain.shifter
Hope pro4 with Nextie 30mm carbon wheels
DHF3c front and DHR 3c rear
Nukeproof Horizon pedals
Odi F1 grips


 
Posted : 05/01/2018 7:57 pm
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cheers guys for the heads for the shops in central belt/borders. I'll try and get there tomorrow.


 
Posted : 05/01/2018 9:00 pm
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Lobby dosser Pedals in Edinburgh have a Large demo, they usually reply on Facebook quite quickly


 
Posted : 05/01/2018 9:52 pm
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thanks alan


 
Posted : 05/01/2018 10:43 pm
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My build
XL Frame with X2 air shock
Mrp Ribbon coil forks
Guide Ultimate brakes
Reverb 150mm
Renthal Carbon bars
Renthal Apex Stem
Descendant Carbon cranks
King BB
Gx Eagle cassette/chain.shifter
Hope pro4 with Nextie 30mm carbon wheels
DHF3c front and DHR 3c rear
Nukeproof Horizon pedals
Odi F1 grips

Any pics nicolaisam>


 
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