Indianapolis / Amsterdam / Mallabia – January 28th 2026 – SILCA and Orbea announce today their partnership for the successful XCO Team Orbea FOX Factory Team, which finished 7th overall in the 2025 UCI World Series.
Silca will be providing lubricants, tools, and cleaning products, but most importantly, bringing its World Tour-winning hot wax to the UCI MTB World Cup Series for the first time.
With this, both parties expect to improve results and pave the way for Silca products and Orbea bicycles to reach a new level of performance in the demanding terrain of top-level MTB competition.
We have known for a long time that wax is the correct answer for mountain bikes. Wax thrives in comparison to oil-based lubes once dirt and contaminants are introduced. But the market is different, and so are the consumers. Seeing the extremely high level of performance from the gravel world, now making its way to the Pro mountain bike world is a huge next step for SILCARichard Pool, Marketing Director at Silca.
We’ve always believed that performance and reliability are the foundation of every Orbea bike. Bringing SILCA’s wax lubrication to our mountain bikes ensures exceptional drivetrain efficiency and durability, helping our riders reach their highest potential on every ride.Iñaki Ucin, Sports Marketing Manager at Orbea
- Rebecca Henderson (XCO + XCC, Australia)
- Pierre de Froidmont (XCO, Belgium)
- Jennifer Jackson (XCC + XCO, Canada)
- Simon Andreassen (XCO, Denmark)
With such a solid roster, they are ready to tackle the 2026 season, which will start on May 1st at the Race of South Korea, “– the first-ever Asian UCI Cross-country Olympic and UCI Cross-country Short Track World Cups and first UCI Downhill World Cup on the continent for 25 years.”
Orbea has been in the professional circuit since 2001, creating a clear line of success and team-building that has led them to the current status and results they are achieving.
Silca aims with this movement to expand its presence in the MTB sector and prove that performance is a common language across all disciplines, and that wax is THE solution to chain care.
Founded in 1917 in Milan, Italy, SILCA has a long and rich history of innovation in cycling. From pioneering the first frame-mounted pump to developing high-performance lubricants and tools, SILCA provides cyclists with products that embody quality, durability, and performance.
Founded in 1840 in the Basque Country, Spain, ORBEA has over 180 years of history and is one of the most iconic cycling brands in the world. Throughout its journey, ORBEA has stood out for its innovative spirit, passion for design, and commitment to high performance. Specializing in road, mountain, triathlon, and electric bicycles, ORBEA combines advanced engineering, customization, and a deep connection to the cycling community to deliver products that embody quality, innovation, and excellence.