Bringing the gold medal home to Spain in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Road Race, under Spanish National Team rider Samuel Sanchez, was an extraordinary honor for Orbea and a tribute to the Basque community's passion for cycling. Progression and relentless innovation are paramount in the design and construction of the latest evolution 2010 Orca. As the official bicycle of the world-class Euskaltel-Euskadi professional cycling team, the revolutionary Size Specific Nerve (SSN) technology paired with refined carbon lay-up, modified material composition and completely new aesthetic provide the perfect balance of the highest quality performance and design. Superior material composition, a 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" tapered head tube/fork and new oversized BB30 bottom bracket shell are attributed to Orbea's commitment to constant improvement and translation of rider demands into product advancement and originality. Stable, light and fast deliver a winning combination with the progressive engineering of the Orca. Developed to meet Pro Tour demands, yet ideal for all serious cyclists who want the very best, the Orbea Carbon Orca is trusted for the confidence, security, power and performance it provides in the man-machine relationship.