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ORBEA OCCAM H30 (2022) – ORANGE/GLOSS BLACK Quite simply, the Occam is Orbe’s most versatile mountain bike. Ever. That means it will suit those riders who want the best balance of: 1 – An efficient pedalling mountain bike. 2 – Without sacrificing stability and confidence (and fun) riding at warp speed. The Occam is the perfect all-rounder. And in this preview, we√¢ll go through why the Occam H30 should be on your shortlist. THE FRAME Orbea has been around for almost 100 years. Their focus has been on creating beautiful designs, ergonomics and (ultimately) products that must perform as they’re intended. Orbea don’t really have a fancy name for their aluminium frames. They back it up with engineering. The Occam’s frame is hydro-formed. This means it doesn’t use boring round or rectangular tube sections. Every tube is sculpted depending on the force that area of the frame is subject to. That’s why you’ll see the Occam’s frame flare out in spots and then contract back in other areas. Every section of the frame is designed to deliver rigidity or flex – or a combination of the two. Tubes are NOT single or double butted like we see with other brands. Orbea uses a more sophisticated triple-butted process. Meaning: Inside each tube of the frame there are 3 different wall thicknesses. Wall thickness tends to be thicker near the welds where more strength is required and then thins out towards the centre of the tube. Next, there’s Asymmetry: Most suspension designs have their shock perfectly centred within the frame. But: This has the possibility of placing uneven stress on the front of the frame and its mounting points. For example, you may find bearings on one side of the frame wear out faster than the other So, Orbea moved their shock over to the left (called √¢Shock Offset√¢ in the image above). This is so that the √¢Right-side Support√¢ can be more centred. Which means: A stronger front frame – without piling on extra weight. High Polish is the process of making welds smooth. In fact, the finish is so good that a lot of our customers mistake it for carbon. You cannot see the welds. It’s not just for looks though. The technique of high polishing also increases fatigue resistance (and therefore frame durability) in these high load areas. Every Orbea frame comes with a Lifetime Warranty (when registered online). Every Orbea Occam is painted and assembled in Spain.