Orbea Alma: suspension setup & specs
The Orbea Alma is a cross-country hardtail with 110 mm of fork travel. Here you will find all 6 current builds with fork, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
Calculate the setup for your Orbea Alma →
All builds
Fork, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M50 | RockShox Judy (110 mm) | – | €1,999 | Setup → |
| M30 | RockShox SID SL Select (110 mm) | – | €2,399 | Setup → |
| M20 | RockShox SID SL Select 2P (110 mm) | – | €3,199 | Setup → |
| M-PRO | RockShox SID SL Select (110 mm) | – | €3,999 | Setup → |
| M-TEAM AXS | RockShox SID SL Ultimate (110 mm) | – | €5,499 | Setup → |
| M-LTD | RockShox SID SL Ultimate (110 mm) | – | €7,999 | Setup → |
How it compares
Up front the Orbea Alma runs 110 mm – 10 mm more than the 100 mm median we calculated from 46 bikes in the “cross-country hardtail” category. Of Orbea’s mountain bikes, the Orbea Alma offers the least travel up front.
With a starting price of €1,999 (M50), the Orbea Alma is above the category median (€1,450). The top build, M-LTD, costs €7,999. Every build uses a RockShox fork. In total, 4 different forks are used, from the RockShox Judy to the RockShox SID SL Ultimate.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox Judy): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: turn the red RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Hardtail: without rear suspension, rear tyre pressure largely decides comfort and traction – it is worth testing in 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) steps.
Target SAG for the Orbea Alma
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Orbea take priority.
110 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 19 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 22 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 24 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 22 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.40″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork
The sticker on the fork and the manufacturers’ setup charts give you a first pressure. Our calculator is more precise and suggests rebound too – always check the result via SAG.