Obviously, the new Rallon has more than one hole in the frame, and other upgrades to this 160mm enduro machine include a revised geometry (aileron alert: it’s longer and looser) and an updated suspension curve that’s more progressive to improve the background. of resistance, and to improve its compatibility with coil shocks.
Orbea offers a wide range of options for the Rallon thanks to its My-O program, which allows customers to change wheels, tires and other components, and even select the color of the frame. There are four main models, priced from $ 4,999 for the M20 and up to $ 9,999 for the M-LTD model.
Frame details
Said frame storage is called LOCKR and is accessed by rotating a lever located next to the cage of the water bottle. The compartment isn’t as bulky as Specialized’s SWAT compartment, but there’s enough room for a tube, a tire lever, and two CO2 cartridges. There is also a mini-tool that is hidden in the main pivot, where it is held in place with a magnet, and another tool in the rear axle, which means that most roadside repairs have been done. of being able to do with items stored on the bike or on your bike.
The internal cable guides keep the noise at bay and there are molded frame protectors on the chain and at the bottom of the bottom tube. Orbea also increased the tightness of the pads in order to keep the mud and sand out. The endless autumn rains will come here in Washington any day, so I’ll have plenty of opportunities to test the new stamps.
Geometry
The new Rallon now has a head angle of 64 or 64.5 degrees depending on the position of the chip in the rear shock mount. This is only a looser medium than before, so it is not the most radical change, but Orbea grew the Rallon’s range numbers by a considerable amount, around 30 mm in size. The chains also grew and now measure 440 mm in all sizes. All these changes were intended to get a little more speed and stability from the Rallon; after all, it is designed to be an enduro racing bike.
Another key geometry update is the shift to shorter seat tubes and a lower rest height. This makes it possible to run the latest crop of longer dropper publications: most pilots should be able to publish a publication with 200mm drop if they wish. For curious riders, Orbea includes a shock absorber with the Rallon that can be used to operate a 27.5-inch rear wheel without any dramatic alteration in geometry.
Suspension design
Orbea adjusted the Rallon’s kinematics to give it a more progressive leverage rate and a more rear axle travel. While the axle travel doesn’t come close to what we’re starting to see in modern high-pivot bikes that have appeared everywhere, the change should help the rear wheel have a better response to bumps. square cut. The anti-occupation levels are similar to the previous ones, as the Rallon’s pedaling performance was something that had already received great praise.
Initial impressions
I’ve been driving a whole bunch of big pivot heavy bikes lately, which has been fun, but I’ll admit I’m very excited to start spending more time at the Rallon M-LTD doing a long-term review. It’s a touch less than 32 pounds, and that’s a coil shock, an impressive weight considering what it can withstand when going down.
I only have a couple of trips, so it’s still very early during the testing period, but so far the Rallon seems to maintain the general skills for which the previous version was known. It is a bike that is not a slow pig on climbs, although it maintains a good level of grip and stability on descents. It is possible that the range and chains have grown, but it still maintains a more compact feel compared to some of the longer gravity sleds out there. Be careful to do a much deeper analysis once you put a lot of miles on this bike.
Constructions
Rallon M-LTD / 9,999 USD
Rallon Team M / 7,299 USD
Rallon M10 / $ 5,999 USD
Rallon M20 / $ 4,999 USD