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Orbea Gain Electric Bikes
Orbea Gain electric road bikes redefine the thrill of cycling with their seamless integration of power and performance.
The Orbea Gain electric bikes are all about delivering the feel and responsiveness of a traditional road bike ā with just the right amount of electric assistance to make longer rides easier or hills more manageable. Its carbon frame (on the topāend models) and careful geometry keep things light, nimble and familiar; the electric drive feels subtle, smooth and restrained. Engineered for road enthusiasts, these sleek bikes feature discreet electric assistance, blending seamlessly into the frame.
What stands out is how cleverly integrated everything is: battery and motor are discreet, cable routing is clean, and the bike retains a sleek, roadābike silhouette rather than a bulky bulky eāMTB profile.Ā Their lightweight design, paired with the responsive motor, delivers an exhilarating ride, augmenting speed and conquering hills effortlessly. With customisable settings and enduring battery life, they offer extended rides without compromise.
Designed for both seasoned riders and newcomers, the official Orbea Gain series merges traditional road cycling with modern technology, providing an unparalleled and exhilarating experience on the tarmac, epitomising the perfect harmony between classic road cycling and innovative electric assistance.
Under the surface, Gainās motor system ā typically the compact hubāmotor from Mahle (the X20 on newer models) ā provides a smooth, responsive assist, particularly useful climbing hills or extending the distance you can reasonably ride. The battery (internal, often ~350āÆWh) is modest but efficient ā and thereās the option of a ārangeāextenderā battery (mounted like a bottle cage) if you want extra range for long rides, tours or hilly routes. Itās not about raw eāpower ā itās about extending your legsā endurance, letting you ride farther or longer without losing the ride quality and feel of a classic road bike.
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UK law dictates that the maximum assisted speed of electric bikes is 15.5mph however being much lighter than the average 23kg of an eBike at around only 13kg (the average weight of a non-E mountain bike) across the range, its actually very easy to exceed this speed although you'll at that point, you'll be on your own leg power!
The Orbea Gain uses the Mahle X20 or X35 hubāmotor (compact and lightweight) with an internally mounted battery ā a smart, discreet setup that keeps the bikeās lines clean.
The assist is deliberately subtle and natural. The motor delivers a gentle, responsive boost just when you need it (e.g. hills or longer rides), but otherwise stays out of the way ā so riding feels more like a āreal bike + help when neededā rather than a heavy eābike pushing you along.
The Orbea Gain range of eBikes is a bit of an anomaly when it comes to range. While many manufacturers stated range is difficult to achieve in normal day to day riding, the factory stated "up to 80 miles" of range of the Orbea Gain can be exceeded by riders who are only reasonably fit but ultra-economical with their deployment of the power and their choice of gears and cadence. Since the Orbea Gain models weigh only around half the weight of a hybrid or mountain ebike, its easy to spend a lot of time outside the range of assistance (above 15mph) and so many riders go much further than 80 miles on a single charge.
It handles very much like a traditional road bike. With a lightweight frame, roadābike geometry and careful integration of components, the steering, responsiveness and ride feel remain faithful to what youād expect from a nonāelectric road machine.
The Orbea Gain range of bikes are actually all next to identical, sharing the same frame, forks, wheels, battery, motor and controller. In most cases they even feature the same bars, saddle, seat post and other small components. The differences between all are the "group sets" - the brakes and gears. The D40 with Tiagra is the entry level model, aimed at new or lighter use road riders. The D30 with its Shimano 105 "everyone" group set is suitable for any rider and offers a reliable, high performing gear and brake system. The D30i uses the new Shimano 12 speed Di2 electric gearing.
Yes. Because the assistance is subtle, the riding position is familiar, and the bike is relatively light, Gain works well for commuting, longer road rides, endurance rides or mixedāsurface touring ā especially when you want speed + support without sacrificing ride feel.
Absolutely. One of Gainās strengths is that when assist is turned off (or above the 15mph cutāout), the motor disengages almost completely, so the bike pedals, responds and handles like a standard pedalāonly road bike.
On the lighter end ā thanks to carbon frame, compact motor system and minimal battery size ā Gain is significantly lighter than many bulky eāMTBs or commuter eābikes. For example, certain models weigh around 11.5āÆkg.
The tradeāoff is power and range: because Gainās battery and motor are modest and tuned for subtle assist, you wonāt get the brute range or raw torque of a heavy commuter or eāMTB. But what you lose in raw power, you often gain back in ride feel, agility, handling, and a ābikeāfirstā experience ā so itās a different kind of eābike, aimed at enhancement rather than replacement.
