Arnaud De Lie & His Orbea Orca Aero: The Bull’s Speed Machine
If you're into pro cycling, you've probably heard of Arnaud De Lie, aka “The Walloon Bull”. At just 22, he’s one of the most exciting sprinters in the peloton, and since 2024, he’s been tearing up races on his Orbea Orca Aero with Lotto Dstny. Here’s a quick breakdown of his setup and achievements on his new ride.
De Lie’s Orbea Orca Aero: Built for Power & Speed
Frame: Orbea Orca Aero, 53cm – a relatively small frame for his 1.82m height, giving him an aggressive, aerodynamic position. His bike is custom-painted in Belgian national champion colors after his 2024 victory.
Cockpit: Vision Metron 5D EVO one-piece bar/stem – 40cm bars & 120mm stem for an aero tuck and stability in sprints.
Drivetrain: Shimano Dura-Ace 12-speed Di2, running 54/40T chainrings on an FSA PowerBox crankset(172.5mm) with an integrated power meter.
Wheels & Tires: He switches between Oquo RP57 LTD carbon wheels and Zipp 454 NSWs, both fitted with Vittoria Corsa Pro 28mm tires for grip and low rolling resistance.
Brakes: Dura-Ace disc brakes – 160mm rotor up front, 140mm at the rear to save weight while keeping max stopping power.
Big Wins on the Orbea
Since Lotto Dstny switched to Orbea in 2024, De Lie has wasted no time racking up wins:
Belgian National Champion 2024 – Out-sprinted Jasper Philipsen and Wout van Aert to take the title.
Tour de France Debut (2024) – 3rd in his first-ever Tour bunch sprint (Stage 3), proving he belongs at the top level.
Classic & Semi-Classic Wins – Took Tro-Bro Léon, Famenne Ardenne Classic, and Binche–Chimay–Binche, beating top sprinters.
Tour of Denmark (GC Winner) – His first-ever stage race overall victory, showing he’s more than just a sprinter.
Final Thoughts: A Perfect Match
De Lie’s Orca Aero is the perfect tool for his powerful riding style – stiff, aero, and fast. Whether he’s launching a sprint or battling in the classics, his Orbea setup is dialed for speed and efficiency. With his aggressive style and growing palmarès, expect to see The Walloon Bull charging to even bigger victories in the seasons ahead!
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