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Graham Cottingham

Orbea Terra gravel bike first ride review: More capability without sacrificing versatility and speed

A man riding the new Orbea Terra on a Spanish gravel track.

Orbea has launched a new iteration of its Terra gravel bike, now in its third generation. The latest Terra is an evolution of the previous model with updated features to enhance its adventure riding and ultra-distance racing capabilities.

Considering how far other brands have leaned into maximising the adventure potential of their more capable gravel bikes, Orbea has kept the third-generation Terra relatively conventional. You won’t find bump-absorbing suspension, dropper posts for steep technical descending or super long, wide and upright geometry for maximum control. So although the new Terra should be better equipped for racking up big mileage than the outgoing model, Orbea says this hasn’t come at the cost of speed.

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