Euskatel-Euskadi are using an updated version of the Orbea Orca at the 2013 Tour de France. This model promises to be lighter, stiffer and more aerodynamic.
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GCN's Tom Last spoke to Joseba Arizaga of Orbea on the production of their updated Orca model, as used by Team Euskatel-Euskadi at this year's Tour de France.
Orbea has become almost synonymous with Euskatel-Euskadi and Basque cycling, having worked together for 20 years.
The new Orca was designed using input from the Euskatel riders, with the emphasis on a super-light bike that is optimised for climbing.
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