2021 Orbea
RISE M20 20mph
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$6,999| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 140mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SLX, e*thirteen |
| Motor | Shimano 250W 85Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | 360Wh |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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View Comparison4'11" – 5'5"
5'2" – 5'9"
5'6" – 6'1"
5'10" – 6'6"
Aug 2022 · James Costley-White
If you want to supplement your leg power on trail rides, not full-on turbo-boost them, the Rise could well be the ebike for you
Battery life
Efficient motor
Confident, smooth ride feel
Good value
Seatpost clearance is limited
Tyres don't suit UK conditions
Saddle is uncomfortable
Jul 2022 · Knut Nes
Orbea launced the carbon frame Orbea Rise a couple of years ago. This was a 29er bike in the Superlight category. The bike came with the Shimano EP8-RS motor, a detuned version of the EP8. With a 360 Wh battery, this bike was quite lightweight. Orbea claimed some 16 kgs for the most expensive model. Watch the video review of the Rise H30, or keep reading below. Less superlight For 2022, Orbea introduced the carbon frame version – Rise Hydro. …
May 2022
Price: $5699.00 | Model Year: 2022 | The entry model in the Orbea Rise line of light weight full suspension electric trail bikes. Featuring the Shimano EP8-RS Rider Synergy mid-drive motor that's custom tuned for efficiency, offering 60nm of peak torque and 250 watts nominal output. Available in four frame sizes, three color choices, and many hardware upgrade paths using MyO configuration ordering.
The entry model in the Orbea Rise line of light weight full suspension electric trail bikes. Featuring the Shimano EP8-RS Rider Synergy mid-drive motor that's custom tuned for efficiency, offering 60nm of peak torque and 250 watts nominal output. Available in four frame sizes, three color choices, and many hardware upgrade paths using MyO configuration ordering.
Fully integrated battery pack utilizes 21700 battery cells from Panasonic that offer high energy density, reduced weight, and more charge cycles. Optional range extender battery is shaped like a water bottle for easy mounting and use. Boost hub spacing with 15mm and 12mm thru-axles offer improved stiffness. Stock 29er wheels can switch or mix with 650b and plus sized tires.
Dual piston 180mm hydraulic disc brakes from Shimano. 12-speed Shimano SLX drivetrain with wide 10-51 tooth cassette. Marzocchi suspension fork and Fox rear suspension offer 140mm travel with compression and rebound adjust. 40mm dropper seat post, fast 4 amp battery charger, highly adjustable Shimano SC-E7000 display panel and smartphone app.
Heavier than the M series carbon fiber frames, in part because the H series comes with a higher capacity battery pack (540wh vs. 360wh). Charging port is directly in the path of the left crank arm, the power button is low on the frame, the menu change button is on the Shimano display vs. the easy to reach button pad. Main battery is not easily removed which adds weight, can make charging more difficult, may limit travel and and subject the battery to varied temperatures.
Feb 2022
Riding and reviewing the Orbea Rise eMTB with Jeff Kendall-Weed.
Dec 2021 · Seb Stott
The new aluminum Rise has a bigger battery and a lower price than its carbon counterpart.
Sep 2021
The Orbea Rise is a fast-handling, fast-pedaling eBike Light with a stiffer suspension platform that will translate some feedback and energy to the rider producing an engaged ride experience.
Playful
More power than other eMTB Light Offerings
Fast, nimble and lively
Looks good
Rides like it’s 35lbs
Wheel spec for gnarly riders
Junction box instead of Shimano display
Not cheap
Jul 2021 · BHowell
Is this the best e-bike on the market right now? We make our case.
Light on the scale, lighter on trail
Incredible all-rounder
Battery/range management
Phenomenal trail manners
Flawless suspension performance
Strong value proposition
Customizable build packages
A true class leader
Proper tires are an upcharge
Battery removal is involved
Jul 2021
The Orbea Rise takes a very different approach, using a smaller battery and a de-tuned Shimano EP8-RS motor to create a sub-19kg electric mountain bike. But is it just a limp e-MTB that's held back by reduced power? Or does Orbea's concept bring something genuinely new to the e-Table? Read on for our Orbea Rise review.
Impressively low weight
Dialled geometry and superb handling
Smooth, active and tuneable suspension performance
Intuitive power delivery that's easy to modulate
Customisable motor settings
Gorgeous frame design
It's crying out for more capable rubber
35mm carbon bars are overly stiff
Some will find the interface too minimalistic
The EP8 clacking noise remains
| Frame | Orbea Rise OMR 2021 140mm travel 29" C-Boost 12x148 Colors: Sap White - Green Fog (Gloss); Ice Green (Gloss) - Ocean (Matte); Coal Blue (Matte-Gloss) - Red Gold (Matte) |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Performance 140 3-Position QR15x110 Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance 3-Position Evol custom tune 210x55mm Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Headset | Acros Alloy 1-1/8 - 1-1/2" Integrated |
| Stem | OC1 3D Forged 35mm interface 7º |
| Handlebar | OC1 35mm 12mm Rise 780mm |
| Saddle | Fizik Taiga S-alloy rail |
| Seatpost | OC2 Dropper 31.6mm Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 SGS Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Crank | e-THIRTEEN e*spec Direct Mount 32T Boost |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX M7100 I-Spec EV |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-M7100 10-51t 12-Speed |
| Chain | Shimano M6100 |
| Chain Guide | Orbea Rise chainguide |
| Brakes | Shimano M6100 Hydraulic Disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Race Face AR 30c Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis Rekon 2.40" 120 TPI 3CMaxxTerra Exo+ TLR |
| Motor | Shimano EP8-RS |
|---|---|
| Battery | Orbea RS Internal 360Wh |
| Charger | Orbea RS Charger (36V-2A) |
Last updated February 24
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