The Orbea Terra Race M21e Ltd 1X pairs a lightweight OMX carbon frame with SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x13 shifting and Oquo RP50LTD wheels. Wide 45mm tyres and a vibration-damping rear triangle balance speed, grip and control over fast gravel.
Key Features:
- Lightweight OMX carbon frame with race geometry and vibration-damping rear triangle
- Full carbon Orbea Terra ICR fork with tapered steerer and 12mm thru-axle
- SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x13-speed electronic drivetrain with 10-46T cassette
- SRAM Force AXS hydraulic disc brakes for controlled stopping
- Oquo Road Performance RP50LTD wheels with deep-section rims
- Schwalbe G-One RS Pro 45mm TLR tyres with fast-rolling gravel tread
- UDH dropout, 1x chain guide and power meter compatible frame
- Available with 0% APR finance
The Orbea Terra Race M21e Ltd 1X is built around speed and efficiency on gravel. Rather than focusing on the carrying capacity and versatility of an adventure gravel bike, the Terra Race combines a lightweight carbon frameset, race-tuned geometry and aerodynamic details for riders looking to push the pace on gravel roads and mixed-surface courses.
At the heart of the bike is Orbea's OMX carbon frame, using the brand's lightest and stiffest carbon layup. Orbea reduces the number of individual carbon pieces and carefully controls material overlap during construction, allowing the frame to save a claimed 300g without sacrificing rigidity. The result is a light and responsive platform designed to transfer pedalling effort efficiently when accelerating or climbing.
Race-tuned gravel geometry complements the stiff frameset, giving the Terra Race responsive handling while retaining the stability needed for loose and uneven surfaces. The emphasis is on efficient power transfer and precise handling when riding quickly rather than the more relaxed character of an adventure-focused gravel bike.
Orbea has also built compliance into the rear triangle. Its shape is designed to filter some of the vibrations generated by rough gravel while helping the rear tyre maintain contact with the ground. This can reduce fatigue and improve traction without relying on suspension or sacrificing the direct feel expected from a race-focused bike.
The full carbon Orbea Terra ICR fork keeps weight down at the front of the bike and uses a tapered steerer with a 12x100mm thru-axle for accurate steering. Internal cable routing contributes to the Terra Race's clean appearance and aerodynamic approach.
SRAM Force XPLR AXS provides a gravel-specific 1x13-speed electronic drivetrain. Wireless AXS shifting removes the need for mechanical gear cables, while the single-chainring configuration simplifies the drivetrain and keeps gear changes straightforward when the pace or terrain changes quickly.
A 40T SRAM Force XPLR DUB Wide chainset is paired with a 10-46T XG-1371 XPLR 13-speed cassette. The wide cassette provides useful climbing gears while the additional sprocket helps maintain manageable steps between ratios, giving the 1x drivetrain a useful balance of range and cadence control for fast gravel riding.
A dedicated 1x chain guide is integrated into the frame design, providing additional chain security when riding quickly across rough surfaces. The UDH dropout also simplifies replacement hanger sourcing and provides compatibility with modern direct-mount drivetrain designs.
SRAM Force AXS hydraulic disc brakes provide consistent braking with useful modulation. This makes it easier to control braking force as grip changes between hardpack, loose gravel and wet surfaces, while offering dependable speed control on faster descents.
Oquo Road Performance RP50LTD wheels reinforce the Terra Race's focus on speed. Their deep-section profile contributes to the bike's aerodynamic approach, complementing the integrated front end and race-focused frameset to improve efficiency at higher speeds.
Schwalbe G-One RS Pro Evo tyres come in a generous 45mm width and feature Addix Race compound with tubeless-ready construction. Their fast-rolling gravel tread is designed to balance low rolling resistance with the grip needed for hardpack and mixed gravel surfaces.
The 45mm tyre volume also gives the Terra Race useful cushioning and traction when the surface becomes rougher. Being able to tune tyre pressures to the course and conditions can help balance rolling speed, grip and comfort without taking away from the bike's race-focused character.
An OC Performance XP10 carbon seatpost helps keep the build lightweight and can provide some additional compliance over rough surfaces. Its zero-setback design is paired with a Selle San Marco Shortfit 2.0 Start Up Off Road saddle with Xilite rails.
Aerodynamics play a greater role on the Terra Race than on a traditional adventure gravel bike. The integrated front end, frame shaping and deep-section Oquo wheels all contribute towards reducing drag, with Orbea focusing on both larger areas and smaller details throughout the bike.
The frame is also power meter compatible, giving riders the option to add power measurement for structured training, race pacing and performance analysis.
The Terra Race's competition focus has already been tested at the sharp end of gravel racing, with Orbea highlighting the bike's victory across every stage of the 2025 Migration Gravel Race as an example of its intended use.
With its lightweight OMX carbon frame, SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x13 drivetrain, deep-section Oquo RP50LTD wheels and 45mm Schwalbe G-One RS Pro tyres, the Terra Race M21e Ltd 1X is aimed squarely at riders prioritising speed. It combines the simplicity and broad range of a 1x drivetrain with the tyre volume and frame compliance needed when fast gravel gets rough.