OrbeaRise
e-mtb
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Origin
Launched in 2021, the Rise was Orbea's answer to the question of whether an e-MTB needed to feel like an e-MTB. The original Rise used a lighter motor system and focused on natural ride feel. The 2025 generation kept that DNA but upgraded to the Shimano EP801 RS — a full-power 85 Nm motor with an Orbea-exclusive firmware remapping. In RS mode it delivers 54 Nm and uncanny natural feel; switch to RS+ and it's a proper 85 Nm beast. The SL/LT split gives riders a choice between agile short-travel and heftier long-travel capabilities.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Full carbon OMR frame, 29" geometry. Two sub-models: Rise SL (140 mm rear / 140 mm fork) and Rise LT (150 mm rear / 160 mm fork). Fully internal cable routing.
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano XT or Deore 12-speed (build-dependent)
- Brakes
- Shimano XT or SLX 4-piston hydraulic disc (build-dependent)
- Wheels
- 29" front and rear, tubeless-ready
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Orbea-exclusive RS motor firmware delivers a uniquely natural, tunable assist feel
- SL and LT variants cover short-travel trail to long-travel enduro needs
- Modular range extender adds capacity without permanently enlarging the frame
−Weaknesses
- Shimano EP801 RS firmware limits upgrade paths if Orbea changes the motor arrangement
- Premium carbon frame and RS motor command a high price (from ~€7,999)
- Permanently integrated battery is not user-removable
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