Bike Mob Posted June 18, 2008 Share Has anybody got an Orbea Oiz... I would like to buy a frame for my wife who is 5'4 tall or 162cm. There site says they only have a small that is 17 inches. This sounds too big if it's going to be a full size male frame. Has anyone got any feedback for me? will the 17" work? Otherwise I'll have to look into the Giant Anthem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orbeaorca Posted June 18, 2008 Share hi there. i have a oiz for two months what a bike. My road bike is a 54 orbea of course and i am riding a small= 17 inch. here is link to pic of my bike https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=26187&KW=Seat Tube / Size: SmallMediumLargeTop Tube: 54.6cm57.6cm60.6cmHead Angle: 71.0'71.0'71.0'Seat Angle: 74.0'74.0'74.0'Fork Rake: 35mm35mm35mmWheelbase: 106.9cm109.9cm112.1mmChainstay: 43.5cm43.5cm43.5cm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orbeaorca Posted June 18, 2008 Share forgot i am 176. as much as i hate to say it i dont think it would work well. the hardtail lanza starts in 16 inch. why dont you phone the importers cape cycle systems & speak to lloyd 0217613528 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buff Posted June 19, 2008 Share Orbeaorca, how can you be riding a small at 176cm? I'm also 176 and ride a Medium oiz rather comfortably. The small has a bent top tube, ala Scalpel. The M has the straight top tube. Tarmac, I have two pretty short mates (one of them is Mark Weedall) that ride smalls and the fit is perfect.Here's a pic Etienne's small... btw, this frame is "one up" on the oiz, scandium frameset without the bend but gussetted (can't remember the name though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted June 19, 2008 Share (can't remember the name though) Raleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buff Posted June 19, 2008 Share ... I don't think so... what came first, the chicken or the egg?Besides, this is a spanish egg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted June 19, 2008 Share ... I don't think so... what came first' date=' the chicken or the egg?Besides, this is a spanish egg.[/quote'] Does this answer your question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Twin Posted June 19, 2008 Share I also have an Orbea infact I have two an Alma and a Oiz Pv. Height = 173cm and I ride a medium. Why don't you give Steven at Penford Cycle a ring he is pretty good a getting the fit right and he will do you a sweet deal. Oh his number is 0419610697. I smaak my Orbea's stukkend or is that a Raleigh hey parra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted June 19, 2008 Share I smaak my Orbea's stukkend or is that a Raleigh hey parra. looks like a Raleigh to me. http://www.raleigh.co.za/UserFiles/Image/Marathon%2009.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Twin Posted June 19, 2008 Share Don't care what it looks like it says Orbea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Twin Posted June 19, 2008 Share It also says made in Spain not china or taiwan or any other funny place in the east. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orbeaorca Posted June 20, 2008 Share Orbeaorca' date=' how can you be riding a small at 176cm? I'm also 176 and ride a Medium oiz rather comfortably. The small has a bent top tube, ala Scalpel. The M has the straight top tube. Tarmac, I have two pretty short mates (one of them is Mark Weedall) that ride smalls and the fit is perfect. Here's a pic Etienne's small... btw, this frame is "one up" on the oiz, scandium frameset without the bend but gussetted (can't remember the name though) [/quote'] hi buff if your shorter friends are fine on the bikethen it answers tarmac questions. for my self i chose the small.1. i like the bend2. its closer to the ground because i keep falling3. Actually i have proportionately a smaller upper body and arms. I have had reach probs in the past. the bike fits me fine and i am not cramped in the least I think your friend has the UFO model and i dig it. Once you have a orbea you want more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted June 23, 2008 Share Steven has really helped, I'm going to measure her up and see if the top tube will be too long. Thanks for your help! if she doesnt fit...I guess I'll have a new frame too!! hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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