Best Trail Bike under $3000? 2021 Orbea Occam H30

This is a gorgeous bike and the color is sweet. I have been eyeing an Ibis Ripmo AF but I may have to look hard at this one

What's the size of this Occam h30 in the review ????

I've had the h30 for a couple years and it comes stock with 140mm travel marzocchi z2, if I upgraded to a 170mm z1 would the increase in travel upset the geometry of the bike or do you think it would be okay?

Oh boy

orbea occam h30 2021 weight 14.8 kg

as for 2023 feb i came across a 2022 occam h30 close out deal 3399 CAD before tax in toronto, is this worth it for the current market? should i wait and save my money for better bike?

Someone is trading me there or beya aloy without a rear wheel for my stump jumper 2019 short travel that I overforked to be a long travel should I do it?

my sx works great.... i even did DH with it😅😅 its a hardtail

this weight is completely wrong 😱

i have had my h30 since 2020 i have fitted full xt groupset, raceface next carbon bars with atlas stem, and I9 enduro s wheelset with new maxxis tyres (dhf and dhr II), i love my bike it puts a smile on my face every time. the fork and shock work great for me so have had no requirement to upgrade either. the bike is a solid performer and a great platform and i would highly recommend.

Is there a video you have done on tire and bike setup for your races?

Sx egel is better

Hey man, great video.

Is that a Medium size?

I ask because the weight!

Thank you

I've had the H30 for about 8 months now, and have zero complaints! It's literally the perfect bike for someone like me, a converted roadie looking to explore the backcountry and cover long distances and never plans to do big jumps or aggressive DH. The trail geo with the steep seat tube angle keeps me comfortable on long rides while feeling sprightly uphill, and there is more than enough DH capability for any trail I'd bother to try with my horrible technical skills. The 140mm of travel helps to cover up for my mistakes as well

I have exacly the same bike since 2 years and i love it. And yes you're right, the firs thing is ugrade brakes. I did this on my previous bike and upgraded to magura mt-5, cheap and very good brakes. The only thing that bug me is tire-rim ratio. The rim is 25c and the front tire is 2.5. It looks litte strange 2.5 tire on this small rim. It's also WT Tire which is optimized for 30mm rim actually.

Thank you for the vid, I bought the H30, same model and color you have there like 6 months ago and I’m super happy with it, I also describe many cool comments about the bikes and people always ask if it is not carbon!! ☝️☝️

Nice weight

15kg240 en taille M pour mon H30 2022

Hey guys newbie here, can you recommend some good options to upgrade the brakes on the H30???

So my Occam H20 arrived today , fully built with no instructions or parts. Imagine my delight when i noticed my seat has a dropper post 😂😂. Its a gorgeous bike and bigger and chunkier than any of the videos have shown. Cannot wait to get it out and get it dirty.

Hi, i have found your awesome channel whilst trying to answer a difficult question. Should i get an Oiz 20 2021 or a Occam H20 Eagle? I am a once a week rider and like a variety of different routes up and down a hill. Nothing too exciting or challenging but hoping to maybe a do a little more in the summer with my first full suspension myb. All advice welcome.

that only dislike is from that guy who took it personally that you called marzocchi as manitou

Hi guys WARNING: .. I owning the H30 for 6 months. Its a lovely bike ( brakes swapped ) . However there is a WEAK SPOT! Upper Shock Bolt snaps fairly easy. Please check it often because it can ruin your frame if you fail to notice it in time!!!

Thanks for the honest review and discussing the value trade off's. Very helpful I subscribed.

Hi there. Thanks for your review. Just received my H20 but I think I’ve received 2020 model as rims are Mach -1 680. Are these better/worse/equivalent to the Raceface AR 30c model?

Hi i live in Australia but it is so hard to find where to get this bike? Do you know if you can get it in Australia? Also i found some websites that sell it but its 4,699. Do you know why there are two different prices ( 4,699 and 2,800)

If anyone could answer my questions that would be great 😁

Where can i buy the orbea occam h30? Also how much please,

Rookie question here, when you suggest to upgrade the brakes, you mean to upgrade the pads? Or something else? Or the whole thing?

Thanks.

If I order it online, how long does it takes to get one?

Picked up this exact bike. Absolutely love it. Agree tho, the brakes need to be upgraded. Nice video by the way!!!

Went to buy this, no luck cos they had only Medium. I bought H20 in Large. I like the bike but it feels like it could be little lighter. What would you change in this bike to make it a bit lighter(with holding the value)?

Gracias por el video, pero deberias mostrar mas la bici y menos tu cara, es solo una sugerencia. Saludos

It's not a Deore 12 speed they put on a Sun Race 11-51T cassette.

Does anyone know what the silver nut is for on the linkage? Just picked up my new Occam and there's one in my box.
Cheers

Rode it for my 1st time today Flying J in Conifer CO. Impressed for more, Went solo today. The 29er wheels feel different, but confident. Still Playing around, never had a dropper seat, so that is fun.

Hi, I was wondering what size is the bottom bracket? (Im trying to build an occam)

I have a 2021 Occam h30 (the cheapest version) and love it. But, I recommend choosing the Fox DPX2 as rear damper instead of the Fox DPS if you're planning on doing any kind of rougher downhill. Going down a smooth track is no problem but the Fox DPS is just to small for a normal sized dude going down a rock garden. The front fork, M. Bomber Z2, have no problem with rougher terrain.

Between that bike and the Trance , which one would you go for and why ? . Please .

Just placed on a deposit on this bike but one year wait ;( anyways what size are the rotars?

I'll be getting the H10 on Friday. Liked the way the H20 hardware except I don't see the point in an slx shifter when for a couple bucks you get a two gear shifter in the XT. Also the H10 was the only occam they had that wasn't black.

Nice Video.
Do you would take it to a Bikepark or Bigger Jumps?
(sorry for my Englisch I'm German)

Very well done, good and balanced judgement! Cool bike, too 😊😎

Thinking about going for a (lightly) used h20 (2020) seems like a good idea!

Hey, do you think the Occam is overkill or not good enought to pedal to drive mostly as a tour/light trail bike? Really love the frame and the overall package I get with it, also currently available in my Size.

Sick vid

I'm riding the H10 for nearly a year now.
I'm f*** loving it. 😍
It is so well balanced, looks awesome and feels just great up and down.
I only upgraded my discs, went tubeless and put some protection foil on it. The painting is quite sensitive.
I can totally recommend it. 👍🏼
Cheers from Germany

Will it handle downhill?

I have the 2020 H30 - it’s a little ripper but, yes, ditch the M201 calipers for 420s...and the teensy front disc for a 200mm...a 150mm Fox air shaft goes straight in, too...oh, and fit MT500 levers. And the Rekon is only for light trails and XC. The bars and stem can aren’t that great, either!

What do you think is better, this or a ripley AF at the price point?

Was torn between this Orbea and the Trance X 29 2. Bought the Trance due to its availability but I’m sure I would’ve like this one too.