i saw that pretty pink and blue orbea at a bike shop here in socal (cyclery USA in redlands)... the one they had built was durace. i didn't notice the different spoking... i don't like it now that i see it! but.... i did like the frame very much though! thought it was very pretty! i even got to sit on it! lol!

i didn't ask about a test ride but probably should have! when we get back down there... if it's still there i will! i kinda discounted it from my list of bikes cuz isn't it an aluminum frame?

i LOVE the look of the orbeas.. but would really want an orca if i got on (spoile brat!) but don't think an orca would fit me!