Orb, Zeppo v8 - Anyone heard what this bike is like?

Posted on Thu 20th, October 2022

• #1

tom_tom

https://www.orb.bike/product/the-zeppo-v8/
• #2

ffm

I was going to say that's a lot of cash for an alloy-framed hybrid with Nexus gears and otherwise fairly average-looking components, but I've just seen the price of a Trek District 4.
• #3

tom_tom in reply to @ffm

Haha wow, yeah.
• #4

M_V in reply to @ffm

It's more than the rrp (and a lot more than I paid) for a Cube Travel Pro which has dynamo lighting.

Admittedly it also looks a lot lighter.
• #5

tom_tom in reply to @M_V

about 11kg apparently
• #6

clubman

Dear User 142077,

Would you mind confirming that you are employed by Orb?

We would be interested to know your job title.

Cordially yours,

Chris.
• #7

tom_tom in reply to @clubman

hah. no i'm not. Someone recommended the brand to me on reddit. I personally find the design a bit naff.
• #8

clubman in reply to @tom_tom

Sorry, tom-tom

Perhaps it was the ultra anonymous User no. that sparked my suspicion.

We've certainly got one thing in common - that the design is a bit naff - and I think that alone proves your credentials as a non employee.
• #9

hullian

The Boardman URB 8.9 looks similar and is only £875 (though comes without mudguards and lights).
• #10

willtheghost

I put some Marathons on on of these yesterday and, yeah, like 99% of bikes it’s absolutely nothing special. I see better and worse every day.

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