Orbea has been dropping absolute fire this month, with news of the all-new Rallon enduro bike last week, and today the Basque brand has unveiled the all-new Occam and Occam LT.
The last Occam was launched for the 2020 model year. It was the first time we’d seen Orbea employ the asymmetrical chassis and it was a refreshing change from the trail-duro sleds that had been (and still are) gaining popularity. It was built around 140mm of travel, and rolled on 29in wheels and tyres, but the 2020 Occam didn’t have a raked-out front centre or a wheelbase the length of a Mack truck.

It wasn’t perfect, but the Occam was a bike that did most things well and didn’t sacrifice versatility for the sake of being trendy — it was a bike ideal for someone who wasn’t fussed with chin bars, number plates or tyres with a downhill casing.
With the new Occam, Orbea maintained the trail bike personality so many riders love, but also chucked a Carolina Reaper or two into the pot for a bit of extra spice, with the Occam LT.
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Occam and Occam LT
We expect trail bikes to competently fill the gap between XC race bikes and enduro bikes. This void may as well be the Grand Canyon at this point, with riders expecting their trail bikes to perform everywhere from their local loops, to big days out exploring the backcountry, and even a few sneaky shuttle laps at the bike park.
So, Orbea has built a refuge island in the middle of this cavernous gorge, splitting the Occam into two versions. The standard Occam is still a 140mm trail bike that will do most things well, but Orbea has added an LT version to its starting 15. More or less equivalent to the Lunch Ride Edition of Yeti’s SB 130 or the BC edition of the Rocky Mountain Instinct, the Occam LT is based around the same frame but is wearing a party hat.
Orbea has over-shocked the Occam LT by adding 10mm of travel to both ends, using a 150mm Fox 36 on the front, and either a Float X air shock or DHX coil on the rear. To keep you out of trouble when things get a bit rowdy, the Occam LT also has four-piston brakes and grippy aggro tyres.
Adding this extra squish to the rear end is possible thanks to a new, two-part linkage designed for the updated Occam. Unfortunately, this new linkage will not be backwards compatible with the previous models, like the ‘Rally On’ link was for the Rallon. Orbea says with the fresh link on the old bike, there is a risk of the shock hitting the frame in the smaller sizes, and the top tube on the new bike has been modified to prevent unwanted contact.

This new link takes advantage of a high leverage ratio for small bump sensitivity, and has a moderately progressive curve to provide a supple and active rear end, that ramps up by 22-per cent through the stroke, allowing the bike to accept air or coil shocks. Orbea has also made space for a OneUp EDC-style multitool that lives inside the main pivot axle and is held in place with magnets.
The rear end is still based around a split pivot, with the rear dropout serving double duty as a concentric pivot. This is a common method that isolates braking forces and allows the rear end to stay active, even when you’re heavy on the brakes.

We’re a bit disappointed that Orbea hasn’t trickled the Lockr box in frame storage from the new Rallon down to the Occam. Obviously, it’s quite an engineering feat to incorporate a hole into a structural tube, but given modifications have been made to the frame to accommodate a new linkage, it seems like a missed opportunity not to carry this feature down.
What has been carried through is the asymmetric frame design. We think the strut on the right side of the frame looks fantastic and it makes for a super-stiff chassis, but the bottle cage bolts are still right next door, and your drinks will continue to rattle against the frame into 2022.

Because the Occam LT is just a build kit, you can always pop a longer shock and fork in the bike, should you opt for a regular Occam and want to add a bit of capability later down the trail.
Geometry
When we reviewed the 2020 version, we were impressed by the Occam’s climbing prowess and its chipper descending qualities; it’s a playful bike begging to be taken off every side hit. All of this will be back for 2022, because the geometry has not changed one millimetre.
However with a longer 150mm fork, the LT build is jacked up at the front, slackening the head angle by half a degree to 65.5-degrees, and by proxy, the seat angle drops by the same amount, measuring 76.5-degrees. Orbea has decided against offering its ‘low’ and ‘lower’ flip-chip on the new Occam, though swapping over to the LT build achieves essentially the same thing — albeit with a hefty price tag.
2022 Orbea Occam Pricing and availability
Both the carbon and alloy Occams will be available in standard and LT builds — they are the same frame after all — and start at $4,699AUD if a metal bike is your jam, or $6,899AUD if plastic fantastic is more your style.
Regardless of the frame material, the LT builds will come with a Fox 36 fork, the option of a Float X or DHX shock, Maxxis DFH/Dissector EXO rubber, and four-pot brakes with a 203mm front rotor. The standard Occam on the other hand has a Fox 34 fork, a DPS or Float DPS shock, two-piston brakes and a 180mm rotor on the front.
Orbea’s Australian distributor Bike Box tells us it will be bringing in three price points for each frame material that encompasses the LT builds, and they expect bikes to be available from February 2022. If you want the full custom experience, the M1 and M-LTD builds are available via the MyO program, which lets you personalise everything from components to the paint job. Orbea offers lots of component swaps, you’ll see these listed in italics, these may influence the overall price.
Orbea Occam M LTD

- Frame | Orbea Occam OMR 150mm travel 29” C-Boost 12×148
- Fork | Fox 34 Float Factory 140 FIT4 3-Pos-Adj QR15x110 Kashima or Fox 36 Float Factory 150 Grip2 QR15x110 Kashima
- Shock | Fox Float DPS Factory 3-Position Evol Kashima custom tune 210x50mm, or Fox Float X Factory 2-Pos Evol LV Kashima custom tune 210×55, Fox DHX Factory 2-Position custom tune 210x55mm 400-550 lbs
- Crankset | Race Face Next-R 32t
- Wheels | Race Face NEXT-SL TLR 15/110mm IS
- Tyres | Maxxis Dissector 2.40” 60 TPI 3CMaxxTerra Exo TLR (F) / Maxxis Rekon 2.40” FB 60 TPI Dual Exo TR (R) or Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5” (F) / Maxxis Dissector 2.40” (R) TLR Maxxis Assegai 2.50” DH TR(F) / Minion DHR II 2.40” DH TR(R)
- Drivetrain | Shimano XTR M9100
- Cassette | Shimano XTR M9100 10-51t 12-Speed
- Brakes | Shimano XTR M9120Hydraulic Disc
- Bar | Race Face Next R 35 20mm Rise 780mm
- Stem | Race Face Turbine R 35mm interface
- Seatpost | Fox Transfer Factory Kashima Dropper 31.6 125-175mm
- Saddle | Selle Italia SLR Boost SuperFlow L Carbon Keramic Rail Ø7 x 9 mm or Fizik Taiga Kium rail
- RRP | $12,899AUD
Orbea Occam M10 LT

- Frame | Orbea Occam OMR 150mm travel 29” C-Boost 12×148
- Fork | Fox 36 Float Factory 150 Grip2 QR15x110 Kashima
- Shock | Fox DHX Factory 2-Position custom tune 210x55mm or Fox Float X Factory 2-Pos Evol LV Kashima custom tune 210×55
- Crankset | Shimano XT M8100 32t
- Wheels | Race Face TURBINE-R30 TLR 15/110mm IS
- Tyres | Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5” (F) / Maxxis Dissector 2.40” TLR (R) or Maxxis Assegai 2.50” DH TR(F) / Minion DHR II 2.40” DH TR(R)
- Drivetrain | Shimano XT M8100
- Cassette | Shimano CS-M8100 10-51t 12-Speed
- Brakes | Shimano XT M8120 Hydraulic Disc or Shimano XTR M9120 Hydraulic Disc
- Bar | Race Face Next R 35 20mm Rise 780mm
- Stem | Race Face Aeffect R 35mm interface
- Seatpost | OC2 Dropper 31.6mm 125mm travel 125-175mm or Fox Transfer Factory Kashima Dropper 31.6 125-175mm
- Saddle | Fizik Taiga Kium rail or Selle Italia SLR Boost SuperFlow L Carbon Keramic Rail Ø7 x 9 mm
- RRP | $8,999AUD
Orbea Occam M10

- Frame | Orbea Occam OMR 150mm travel 29” C-Boost 12×148
- Fork | Fox 34 Float Factory 140 FIT4 3-Pos-Adj QR15x110 Kashima or Fox 36 Float Factory 150 Grip2 QR15x110 Kashima
- Shock | Fox Float DPS Factory 3-Position Evol Kashima custom tune 210x50mm
- Crankset | Shimano XT M8100 32t
- Wheels | Race Face TURBINE-R30 TLR 15/110mm Wheels IS
- Tyres | Maxxis Dissector 2.40” 60 TPI 3CMaxxTerra Exo TLR (F) / Maxxis Rekon 2.40” FB 60 TPI Dual Exo TR (R) or Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5” (F) / Maxxis Dissector 2.40” (R) TLR Maxxis Assegai 2.50” DH TR(F) / Minion DHR II 2.40” DH TR(R)
- Drivetrain | Shimano XT M8100
- Cassette | Shimano CS-M8100 10-51t 12-Speed
- Brakes | Shimano XT M8120 Hydraulic Disc or Shimano XTR M9120 Hydraulic Disc
- Bar | Race Face Next R 35 20mm Rise 780mm
- Stem | Race Face Aeffect R 35mm interface
- Seatpost | OC2 Dropper 31.6mm 125mm travel 125-175mm or Fox Transfer Factory Kashima Dropper 31.6 125-175mm
- Saddle | Fizik Taiga S-alloy rail or Selle Italia SLR Boost SuperFlow L Carbon Keramic Rail Ø7 x 9 mm
- RRP | $8,599AUD
Occam M30 LT

- Frame | Orbea Occam OMR 150mm travel 29” C-Boost 12×148
- Fork | Fox 34 Float Performance 140 3-Position QR15x110 or Fox 36 Float Factory 150 Grip2 QR15x110 Kashima or Fox 34 Float Factory 140 FIT4 3-Pos-Adj QR15x110 Kashima
- Shock | Fox FLOAT X Factory 2-Position Evol LV Kashima custom tune 210x55mm or Fox DHX Factory 2-Position custom tune 210x55mm 400 lbs
- Crankset | Race Face Aeffect 32t
- Wheels | Race Face AR 30c Tubeless Ready
- Tyres |Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5” (F) / Maxxis Dissector 2.40” (R) TLR or Maxxis Assegai 2.50” DH TR(F) / Minion DHR II 2.40” DH TR(R)
- Drivetrain | Shimano SLX M7100
- Cassette | Shimano CS-M8100 10-51t 12-Speed
- Brakes | Shimano M6120 Hydraulic Disc or Shimano XT M8120 Hydraulic Disc or Shimano XTR M9120 Hydraulic Disc
- Bar | OC1 35mm 12mm Rise 780mm
- Stem | OC1 3D Forged 35mm interface 7o
- Seatpost | OC2 Dropper 31.6mm 125mm travel 125-175mm or Fox Transfer Factory Kashima Dropper 31.6 125-175mm
- Saddle | Fizik Taiga S-alloy rail or Fizik Taiga Kium rail
- RRP | $6,999AUD
Occam M30

- Frame | Orbea Occam OMR 150mm travel 29” C-Boost 12×148
- Fork | Fox 34 Float Performance 140 3-Position QR15x110 or Fox 36 Float Factory 150 Grip2 QR15x110 Kashima or Fox 34 Float Factory 140 FIT4 3-Pos-Adj QR15x110 Kashima
- Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance 3-Position Evol custom tune 210x50mm or Fox Float DPS Factory 3-Pos Evol Kashima cm tune 210x50m
- Crankset | Race Face Aeffect 32t
- Wheels | Race Face AR 30c Tubeless Ready
- Tyres | FMaxxis Dissector 2.40” 60 TPI 3CMaxxTerra Exo TLR (F) / Maxxis Rekon 2.40” FB 60 TPI Dual Exo TR (R) or Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5” (F) / Maxxis Dissector 2.40” (R) TLR Maxxis Assegai 2.50” DH TR(F) / Minion DHR II 2.40” DH TR(R)
- Drivetrain | Shimano SLX M7100
- Cassette | Shimano CS-M8100 10-51t 12-Speed
- Brakes | Shimano M6100 Hydraulic Disc or Shimano XT M8120 Hydraulic Disc or Shimano M6120 Hydraulic Disc
- Bar | OC1 35mm 12mm Rise 780mm
- Stem | OC1 3D Forged 35mm interface 7o
- Seatpost | OC2 Dropper 31.6mm 125mm travel 125-175mm or Fox Transfer Factory Kashima Dropper 31.6 125-175mm
- Saddle | Fizik Taiga S-alloy rail or Fizik Taiga Kium rail
- RRP | $6,899AUD
Occam H10

- Frame | Orbea Occam Hydro High Polished Triple Butted 150mm travel 29”-Boost 12×148
- Fork | Fox 34 Float Performance 140 3-Position QR15x110 or Fox 34 Float Factory 140 FIT4 3-Pos-Adj QR15x110 Kashima or Fox 36 Float Factory 150 Grip2 QR15x110 Kashima
- Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance 3-Position Evol custom tune 210x50mm or Fox Float X Factory 2-Pos Evol LV Kashima cm tune 210x55mm or Fox DHX Factory 2-Position custom tune 210x55mm 400-500 lbs
- Crankset |Shimano XT M8100 32t
- Wheels | Race Face TURBINE-R30 TLR 15/110mm Wheels IS
- Tyres | Maxxis Dissector 2.40” 60 TPI 3CMaxxTerra Exo TLR (F) Maxxis Rekon 2.40” FB 60 TPI Dual Exo TR (R) or Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5” (F) / Maxxis Dissector 2.40” (R) TLR Maxxis Assegai 2.50” DH TR(F) / Minion DHR II 2.40” DH TR(R)
- Drivetrain | Shimano XT M8100
- Cassette | Shimano CS-M7100 10-51t 12-Speed
- Brakes | Shimano XT M8100 Hydraulic Disc or Shimano XT M8120 Hydraulic Disc
- Bar | OC1 35mm 12mm Rise 780mm
- Stem | OC1 3D Forged 35mm interface 7-degree
- Seatpost | OC2 Dropper 31.6mm 125mm travel 125-175mm or Fox Transfer Factory Kashima Dropper 31.6×363,5/125-175mm
- Saddle | Fizik Taiga S-alloy rail or Fizik Taiga Kium rail
- RRP | $6,299AUD
Occam H20

- ​​Frame | Orbea Occam Hydro High Polished Triple Butted 150mm travel 29”-Boost 12×148
- Fork | Fox 34 Float Performance 140 3-Position QR15x110 or Fox 34 Float Factory 140 FIT4 3-Pos-Adj QR15x110 Kashima or Fox 36 Float Factory 150 Grip2 QR15x110 Kashima
- Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance 3-Position Evol custom tune 210x50mm
- Crankset | SRAM Descendant 6K Eagle Dub Boost 32t
- Wheels | Race Face AR 30c Tubeless Ready
- Tyres | Maxxis Dissector 2.40” 60 TPI 3CMaxxTerra Exo TLR (F) / Maxxis Rekon 2.40” FB 60 TPI Dual Exo TR (R) or Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5” (F) / Maxxis Dissector 2.40” (R) TLR Maxxis Assegai 2.50” DH TR(F) / Minion DHR II 2.40” DH TR(R)
- Drivetrain | SRAM GX Eagle
- Cassette | SRAM PG-1230 Eagle 11-50t 12-Speed
- Brakes | Shimano M6100 Hydraulic Disc or Shimano M6120 Hydraulic Disc or Shimano XT M8120 Hydraulic Disc
- Bar | OC1 35mm 12mm Rise 780mm
- Stem | OC1 3D Forged 35mm interface 7-degree
- Seatpost | OC2 Dropper 31.6mm 125mm travel 125-175mm
- Saddle | Fizik Taiga S-alloy rail or Fizik Taiga Kium rail
- RRP | $5,399AUD
Occam H20 LT

- Frame | Orbea Occam Hydro High Polished Triple Butted 150mm travel 29”-Boost 12×148
- Fork | Fox 36 Float Performance 150 Grip 3-Posi- tion QR15x110 or Fox 34 Float Factory 140 FIT4 3-Pos-Adj QR15x110 Kashima or Fox 36 Float Factory 150 Grip2 QR15x110 Kashima
- Shock | Fox FLOAT X Performance 2-Position Evol LV custom tune 210x55mm or Fox Float X Factory 2-Pos Evol LV Kashima cm tune 210x55mm or Fox DHX Factory 2-Position custom tune 210x55mm 400-500 lbs or Fox Float DPS Performance 3-Pos Evol custom tune 210x50mm
- Crankset | Race Face Aeffect 32t
- Wheels | Race Face TURBINE-R30 TLR 15/110mm Wheels IS
- Tyres | Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5” (F) / Maxxis Dissector 2.40” (R) TLR or Maxxis Assegai 2.50” DH TR(F) / Minion DHR II 2.40” DH TR(R)
- Drivetrain | Shimano SLX M7100
- Cassette | Shimano CS-M7100 10-51t 12-Speed
- Brakes | Shimano M6100 Hydraulic Disc or Shimano XT M8120 Hydraulic Disc or Shimano M6120 Hydraulic Disc
- Bar | OC1 35mm 12mm Rise 780mm
- Stem | OC1 3D Forged 35mm interface 7-degree
- Seatpost | OC2 Dropper 31.6mm 125mm travel 125-175mm
- Saddle | Fizik Taiga S-alloy rail or Fizik Taiga Kium rail
- RRP | $5,499AUD
Occam H30

- ​​Frame | Orbea Occam Hydro High Polished Triple Butted 150mm travel 29”-Boost 12×148
- Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 140 QR15x110
- Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance 3-Position Evol custom tune 210x50mm
- Crankset | SRAM Descendant 6K Eagle Dub Boost 32t
- Wheels | Orbea OC1 29c Tubeless Ready
- Tyres | Maxxis Dissector 2.40” 60 TPI 3CMaxxTerra Exo TLR (R) / Maxxis Rekon 2.40” FB 60 TPI Dual Exo TR (R) or Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5” (F) / Maxxis Dissector 2.40” (R) TLR Maxxis Assegai 2.50” DH TR(F) / Minion DHR II 2.40” DH TR(R)
- Drivetrain | Shimano Deore M6100
- Cassette | Shimano CS-M6100 10-51t 12-Speed
- Brakes | Shimano MT201 Hydraulic Disc or Shimano M6120 Hydraulic Disc
- Bar | OC1 35mm 12mm Rise 780mm
- Stem | OC1 3D Forged 35mm interface 7-degree
- Seatpost | OC2 Dropper 31.6mm 125mm travel 125-150mm
- Saddle | Fortune QF-3091
- RRP | $4,699UD
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