Orbea Diem 20

Weight 23.9kg (XL) Frame Aluminium Fork Carbon Gears Shimano 5-speed Inter-5 Nexus hub Brakes Shimano MT201 hydraulic Wheels Orbea alloy, tubeless E-system Shimano EP600 mid motor, Orbea 630Wh battery Finishing kit Orbea Urban bar, OC Control dropper post, Selle Royal Vivo Ergo saddle, Vittoria E-Randonneur 50-622 tyres *£4,477 as built Orbea’s Diem incorporates a patented Diamond Glide frame design. The diamond-shaped rear triangle extends beyond the bottom bracket, effectively suspending the saddle above the parallelogram shape. Orbea says this cranks up comfort without the need for costly suspension components that also require maintenance. It does so while maintaining the solidity required for housing a Shimano EP600 mid-motor along with a down-tube-mounted battery. Upfront, a carbon fork absorbs vibrations and cuts weight, while the frame’s made from hydroformed aluminium. The sloped…