Orbea’s humble beginnings originated in the heart of the Basque Country, a family affair between three brothers: Juan Manuel, Mateo, and Casimiro. Orbea is one of the worlds oldest bicycle manufacturers, founded in 1840 in Eibar, Spain. On the precipice of bankruptcy in the late 1960s, Orbea’s workers joined together to purchase the company and form a cooperative which still exists over 50 years later.

The formation of the cooperative breathed new life into Orbea, and growth limitations on the factory in Eibar necessitated a move. A larger and more accessible facility is built in nearby Mallabia, 10km away.

Learn more about this historic manufacturer at www.orbea.com