Weight update! The scale is in fact off. I weighed the bike on two other scales and the XL comes in at 20.84kg on the nose with tubes. I’m glad you all pointed out that the scale could be off!
I’ve got the H15 with an upgraded fork, shock, brakes & tyres. It’s lovely to ride, looks really stealthy, plenty powerful enough, shifts gears really well. The battery drops about 2 bars per 24 miles. Love it
In your experience, how does it feel on the rowdy/chunky sections when descending? Trying to decide if the H15 Rise is enough bike for me as I ride mostly all-mountain/enduro terrain. Thanks!
Interesting on the weight you got. After I ditched the tubes, my H30 size medium is 43.9 lbs (no pedals) on a Feedback Sports scale which is more in line with marketing. Great review btw!
I received my H15/(with a few upgrades) last week and went right away to the hills and it was simply great! Exactly like you said it doesn't dig but it gets you to the top faster!! something to note, I was riding with my gf witch was on a conventional bike and it was not bad since I was climbing in eco so totally doable. It will be a different story when I'll ride with others emtb, will for sure use the trail and boost mode more often...FYI i was beaten as her at the end of the ride...!
That's one sweet bike and it doesn't look like a e-bike. Don't have anything against battery powered bikes, it's good to know they exist and improve on a daily basis, so when my legs lose strength, I know there's something that will help me to enjoy pedaling in the woods. Of-topic, when you mentioned brakes. Do you know, by any chance, will sm-RT-70 rotors work with mt-br500 brakes? Brake pads bo1s are differently shaped than those on slx or even mt6000 brakes. My xtc slr1 came with crappy rotors and those brakes, and I've been told they won't work well with better rotors. To get new rotors and better brakes at the same time is kind of pricey :S
I can't understand one thing. On some RUclips videos (e.g.Rob Rides review) the weight of H30 is 19.8kg. Rob is a tall guy so I believe he tested size L or XL and even taking into account the potential difference in frame sizes, the difference of 1 kg in weight is very strange!
Definitely looking at getting one, but I do have one concern. I live in Vegas and being that the battery isn’t easily removable, I worry about the battery health if I leave the bike in my garage in the summer months when it’s 110 outside
If you had to pick. Would you go M20 or H15 with the $$ difference spent on upgrades? Fyi, I'm a big boy for a rider. 210lb. Currently on Occam H30 with some upgrades.
The welds that are ground smooth and flush to the frame are not as strong as the sloppy looking ones they use on higher stress areas. The welds are the weak link.
I think there should be a hard tail version, I have a Merida big trail 600 same forks gear spec and brakes as the the Orbea rise in your video, I would be into a ebike version looking so minimal.
That is a good question. Im thinking it might have something to do with the fact that it would only be telling you the wattage the e-bike is producing and not the total wattage. You would need something like power pedals for that and then add the two together. I think it would still be a useful tool to have in these progressive modes
Do you think this bike would take moderate jumps / drops well? Marketed as a trail bike, but I would like to do some part on it too. Obviously after upgrading tyres and brakes. Thx
I’m no crazy flier but I go to bike parks, bmx tracks and anything I can throw at my h30 and it handles it wonderfully. Def put on 4 pot brakes but that’s it, for now. Couldn’t be happier and I was between this and levo sl.
I don’t think you will be riding an ebike in Pisgah anyway. Maybe you can do the gravel roads but they will not let you on the trails. Same for Dupont. This is the problem. You can’t ride on your favorite trails with an ebike Even if your in your 60’s like I am.
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Weight update! The scale is in fact off. I weighed the bike on two other scales and the XL comes in at 20.84kg on the nose with tubes. I’m glad you all pointed out that the scale could be off!
The aluminum version of the Orbea Rise is finally here! What do you all think of the bike?
I’m a mountain bike purists too. I rode a e bike recently and it was a blast and I get it now. Thanks for the first look!
I have a H30 and the first thing I did was swap the brakes out. Made it much safer ;) love the bike and would recommend it to anyone.
Definitely the first upgrade I would do!
Hi Metthew, was it an easy one to switch den brake wires? Is there a cable route inside the frame or do you have to unscrew the motor or something?
just bought the Rise H30 - waiting for delivery :-)
I’ve got the H15 with an upgraded fork, shock, brakes & tyres. It’s lovely to ride, looks really stealthy, plenty powerful enough, shifts gears really well. The battery drops about 2 bars per 24 miles. Love it
In your experience, how does it feel on the rowdy/chunky sections when descending? Trying to decide if the H15 Rise is enough bike for me as I ride mostly all-mountain/enduro terrain. Thanks!
Waiting for my H10 to arrive and keep watching videos constantly!
I don’t think the H10s are too far out. I think that is the best price to spec rise out of all of them!
Interesting on the weight you got. After I ditched the tubes, my H30 size medium is 43.9 lbs (no pedals) on a Feedback Sports scale which is more in line with marketing. Great review btw!
Thanks for the info. Got my Orbea Rise H10 - love it!!!
I received my H15/(with a few upgrades) last week and went right away to the hills and it was simply great! Exactly like you said it doesn't dig but it gets you to the top faster!!
something to note, I was riding with my gf witch was on a conventional bike and it was not bad since I was climbing in eco so totally doable. It will be a different story when I'll ride with others emtb, will for sure use the trail and boost mode more often...FYI i was beaten as her at the end of the ride...!
I’m glad you are enjoying the Rise!
That's one sweet bike and it doesn't look like a e-bike. Don't have anything against battery powered bikes, it's good to know they exist and improve on a daily basis, so when my legs lose strength, I know there's something that will help me to enjoy pedaling in the woods. Of-topic, when you mentioned brakes. Do you know, by any chance, will sm-RT-70 rotors work with mt-br500 brakes? Brake pads bo1s are differently shaped than those on slx or even mt6000 brakes. My xtc slr1 came with crappy rotors and those brakes, and I've been told they won't work well with better rotors. To get new rotors and better brakes at the same time is kind of pricey :S
the only thing I wish the rise had was a bridge to make the rear flex a bit less. It's a fantastic bike.
I can't understand one thing. On some RUclips videos (e.g.Rob Rides review) the weight of H30 is 19.8kg. Rob is a tall guy so I believe he tested size L or XL and even taking into account the potential difference in frame sizes, the difference of 1 kg in weight is very strange!
Definitely looking at getting one, but I do have one concern. I live in Vegas and being that the battery isn’t easily removable, I worry about the battery health if I leave the bike in my garage in the summer months when it’s 110 outside
If you had to pick. Would you go M20 or H15 with the $$ difference spent on upgrades? Fyi, I'm a big boy for a rider. 210lb. Currently on Occam H30 with some upgrades.
I have the H30. Any chance they sell a conversion kit?
The welds that are ground smooth and flush to the frame are not as strong as the sloppy looking ones they use on higher stress areas. The welds are the weak link.
I’ve seen the carbon version out riding and thought it was a normal bike until I got a closer look a cheaper aluminium version yes please!
It’s hard to tell unless you start looking for it. The motor is also super quiet
I think there should be a hard tail version, I have a Merida big trail 600 same forks gear spec and brakes as the the Orbea rise in your video, I would be into a ebike version looking so minimal.
General Q: why don’t they have like a watt-meter on every ebike, isn’t it basically something that could easily be measured inside the motor?
That is a good question. Im thinking it might have something to do with the fact that it would only be telling you the wattage the e-bike is producing and not the total wattage. You would need something like power pedals for that and then add the two together. I think it would still be a useful tool to have in these progressive modes
Do you think this bike would take moderate jumps / drops well? Marketed as a trail bike, but I would like to do some part on it too. Obviously after upgrading tyres and brakes. Thx
As it can easily be done on a Hardtail so it can be handled on this rig easily!
I’m no crazy flier but I go to bike parks, bmx tracks and anything I can throw at my h30 and it handles it wonderfully. Def put on 4 pot brakes but that’s it, for now. Couldn’t be happier and I was between this and levo sl.
Maybe I'll $$ an aluminum orbea gravel bike since you love their welds and use of grease plus hambini trashes carbon quality.
I don’t think you will be riding an ebike in Pisgah anyway. Maybe you can do the gravel roads but they will not let you on the trails. Same for Dupont. This is the problem. You can’t ride on your favorite trails with an ebike Even if your in your 60’s like I am.
22kg is not light.