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Orbea Alma M-Team AXS 2025

Gear Score Card

The Feather & Arrow

Date: May 2026

Orbea Alma M-Team AXS 2025

Overall Rating

9.3

out of 10.0

Weight

8.9kg complete (size M)

Performance Scores

Weight

9.3

At 8.9kg complete (size M), the Alma M-Team AXS sits 18% below the category average of 10.8kg. OMX carbon construction delivers exceptional mass reduction at a competitive tier.

Feather Index
Signature

9.3

Achieves 82% relative weight versus category average. Top 6% of evaluated hardtails. Orbea's OMX carbon layup rivals frames costing significantly more.

Arrow Efficiency Score
Signature

9.1

The 1.9kg weight savings versus category average translates to a 3.8% improvement in power-to-weight ratio. Meaningful climbing speed gains on sustained XC grades.

Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio

9.2

OMX carbon layup delivers 128 N/mm lateral stiffness at 8.9kg — exceptional structural efficiency. Minimal energy loss through frame flex under power.

Climbing Efficiency

9.3

Steep 74.5° seat tube angle and 430mm chainstays optimize power transfer on climbs. SRAM AXS wireless shifting enables precise, instantaneous gear changes without cable drag.

Handling & Geometry

9.1

Balanced XC/trail geometry with 69° head angle offers versatility beyond pure race applications. Confident on technical terrain while remaining efficient on XC courses.

Component Integration

9.4

SRAM Eagle AXS wireless 12-speed groupset is the standout specification — no cables, no cable drag, instant actuation. RockShox SID SL fork and DT Swiss XRC 1200 wheelset complete a cohesive build.

Value

9.0

SRAM AXS wireless technology and OMX carbon construction at a compelling tier. Outstanding value for the performance delivered. Visit our affiliate links to check current pricing.

Technical Specifications

Frame Weight
860g (size M, unpainted)
Complete Weight
8.9kg (size M, as built)
Frame Material
Orbea OMX carbon fiber
Fork
RockShox SID SL, 100mm travel
Groupset
SRAM Eagle AXS 12-speed wireless
Wheel Size
29"
Wheelset
DT Swiss XRC 1200, 1,380g
Tire Clearance
29 x 2.35"
Bottom Bracket
Threaded BSA
Rear Spacing
Boost 148mm
Head Tube Angle
69°
Seat Tube Angle
74.5°
Chainstay Length
430mm
Origin
Designed in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL

Expert Verdict

The Orbea Alma M-Team AXS 2025 represents the most compelling value proposition in this evaluation. It delivers SRAM Eagle AXS wireless shifting — a technology that eliminates cable drag entirely and provides instantaneous, precise actuation — alongside Orbea\'s OMX carbon frame at 860 grams. The complete build at 8.9kg sits comfortably in ultralight territory, 18% below category average, while the 69° head angle provides genuine trail versatility that the more race-focused Factor LS cannot match. The threaded BSA bottom bracket is a pragmatic engineering choice that simplifies long-term serviceability without compromising stiffness. DT Swiss XRC 1200 wheels are a proven, reliable specification. For riders who want elite-level wireless drivetrain technology, genuine ultralight carbon construction, and versatile geometry, the Alma M-Team AXS is the intelligent choice.

The Feather & Arrow Collective | Independent Evaluation. Intelligent Analysis.

Data Sources: All specifications, weights, and performance data are sourced exclusively from manufacturer published specifications, technical documentation, and peer-reviewed materials science research. No independent physical testing was conducted. Scores reflect comparative analysis of manufacturer data relative to category averages.