IN BRIEF
Orbea is unveiling the Vector 2027, a city bike with no electric assistance, designed for daily commutes as a counterpoint to its own Gain range of electric bikes. Three versions in the catalogue: the Vector 25 at €999, with a Shimano CUES 9-speed drivetrain and 50 mm tyres, minimalist and without city equipment; the Vector 20 at €1,249, with the same CUES drivetrain but adding mudguards, a hub dynamo, lighting and a rear rack; and the Vector 10 at €1,399, which swaps the chain for a Gates belt paired with a Shimano Nexus 7-speed hub. All three models share an aluminium frame, hydraulic disc brakes and an SP-Connect mount integrated into the stem.
| Manufacturer | Orbea |
| Models | Vector 25, Vector 20 and Vector 10 |
| Frame | Aluminium, “Twin Glide” seat tube for flex without suspension, 27.5in wheels |
| Vector 25 drivetrain | Shimano CUES 9-speed (derailleur), 50 mm tyres |
| Vector 20 drivetrain | Shimano CUES 9-speed (derailleur), 45 mm tyres, mudguards, hub dynamo, lighting, rear rack |
| Vector 10 drivetrain | Gates belt + Shimano Nexus 7-speed hub, 45 mm tyres |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc |
| Equipment | SP-Connect phone mount integrated into the stem; options: folding pedals, swivel stem, frame lock |
| Colours | Royal Plum Matt, Frozen Concrete Matt and Fuel Gloss |
| Sizes | Unisex low step-through frame, from S to XL |
| Price | €999 (Vector 25) / €1,249 (Vector 20) / €1,399 (Vector 10) |
While most urban brands are betting everything on electric assistance, Orbea is going the other way with the Vector 2027: a fully pedal-powered city bike, designed as a deliberately motor-free alternative to its own Gain electric range.
Three versions, from derailleur to belt drive
The Vector 25, the most affordable at €999, takes a sporty, minimalist line: no mudguards, no lighting, a front rack as standard, a Shimano CUES 9-speed drivetrain and 50 mm tyres. The Vector 20 (€1,249) keeps the same CUES mechanical base but is kitted out for everyday city use: mudguards, hub dynamo, integrated lighting and a rear rack, with slightly narrower 45 mm tyres.
The Vector 10, the top of the range at €1,399, takes a different drivetrain approach: a Gates belt, with no greasing and no mess, drives a Shimano Nexus hub with 7 integrated speeds. A setup made for everyday use, with less maintenance than a conventional chain and derailleur.
A frame built for comfort, without suspension
All three models share the same aluminium frame, unisex with a low step-through, available from S to XL. Orbea is relying on a seat-tube technology called Twin Glide, said to absorb road imperfections through frame flex rather than through a mechanical suspension. The 27.5in wheels and hydraulic disc brakes are common to all three versions, as is the SP-Connect smartphone mount integrated into the stem. As options, the range can be fitted with folding pedals, a swivel stem or a frame lock.
With this trio priced between €999 and €1,399, Orbea is targeting urban cyclists who do not need or do not want electric assistance, in a city-bike market where non-motorised options are in fact becoming scarcer.
