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Florentin Vesenbeckh

 · 02.07.2024

The new Orbea Rise is now also available with an aluminium frame from 5499 euros.
Photo: Juanj Otazu

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With the new edition of the Orbea Rise, the Spaniards have significantly upgraded their popular light e-MTB. Orbea is now showing more affordable models with aluminium frames from € 5499. There are also new models with carbon frames at a lower entry-level price.
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The update of the Orbea Rise for the 2025 model year was convincing in many respects. Only the price came as a shock to many potential buyers. When it was launched in May, the entry-level price of € 7999 was set quite high. Now the Spaniards are sending out new models. A new aluminium frame has been given all the updates of the carbon version. In future, the aluminium model will start at 5499 euros. And a cheaper carbon model is also coming. The M20 is available from 6599 euros. The new bikes should be available from July 2024 >> e.g. at Liquid Life.

As you would expect from Orbea, the appearance of the aluminium frame is harmonious and of high quality. The polished weld seams in particular make the chassis look as if it has been cast from a single mould.Photo: Juanj OtazuAs you would expect from Orbea, the appearance of the aluminium frame is harmonious and of high quality. The polished weld seams in particular make the chassis look as if it has been cast from a single mould.

What's new about the Orbea Rise?

More motor power, a larger battery for more endurance, more powerful downhill and more versatility: Orbea has made big promises for the new Rise. If you look at the data sheet, most of these points are directly confirmed. With a more powerful EP801 RS motor, a choice of 420 or 630 watt hours in the battery and an LT model with more suspension travel, the Rise for the 2025 model year is hardly recognisable.

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The new Rise is characterised by the asymmetrical strut in the main frame. The aluminium chassis inherits all the features of the carbon model.Photo: Juanj OtazuThe new Rise is characterised by the asymmetrical strut in the main frame. The aluminium chassis inherits all the features of the carbon model.

Orbea Rise: The new RS motor

As with its predecessor, Orbea also relies on the hardware of a Shimano motor for the new Rise and spices it up with its own software. The new EP801 RS Gen2 now delivers the full 85 Newton metres of the Shimano unit on request, compared to a maximum of 60 Newton metres on the predecessor. On paper, the new Rise is therefore more powerful than all light e-bikes with Fazua, TQ or Bosch SX.

The EP801 RS Gen2 is said to deliver a full 85 Newton metres - but remains significantly below the maximum power of the classic Shimano unit.Photo: Juanj OtazuThe EP801 RS Gen2 is said to deliver a full 85 Newton metres - but remains significantly below the maximum power of the classic Shimano unit.

The decisive difference between the Orbea drive and the classic EP801 from Shimano is a more progressive power delivery and lower maximum power. The biker only gets a lot of thrust with high rider performance. This should make the riding feel natural and improve the range. Being lazily pushed up the mountain should not work despite the full 85 Newton metres. But on technical uphills, the new drive should almost be able to keep up with classic power motors.

The cockpit of the Orbea Rise is clean, with a chic polished aluminium frame to match.Photo: Juanj OtazuThe cockpit of the Orbea Rise is clean, with a chic polished aluminium frame to match.

The facts about the Orbea Rise 2025

  • Motor: Shimano EP801 RS Gen2 MC, max. 85 Nm torque
  • Battery: either 420 or 630 watt hours (each permanently installed), optional 210 Wh additional battery
  • Aluminium or carbon frame (3.5 vs. 2.2 kilo frame weight)
  • Wheel size: 29 inch
  • Two versions: SL with 140 mm travel, LT with 160/150 mm travel
  • Nine equipment variants (4x SL, 5x LT) from 5499 euros

Orbea Rise: The new models and prices

As is usual with Orbea, the aluminium models have the abbreviation "H" for "Hydro" in their name, while the carbon models are marked with "M". The aluminium frame should weigh 3.5 kilos, the carbon version 2.2 kilos. With an additional weight of 1.3 kilos, the aluminium models of the Rise will no longer be really light. Another exciting fact: Looking at the different equipment variants, the surcharge for the carbon frame is only in the mid three-digit range.

In addition to the carbon versions M-LTD, M-Team and M10 already presented at the bike's launch, there is now also an M20 with a carbon fibre chassis. There are also the H10 and H20 models with an aluminium frame. So three new models? No, there are actually five. This is because almost all of the more affordable Rise models are available either as an SL (140 mm travel) or as an LT version with 160/150 millimetres of travel.

As with the carbon models, the SL version of the aluminium frame also relies on a rocker without geometry adjustment. Compared to the LT, the rocker produces the shorter stroke and more moderate geometry of the Rise SL.Photo: Juanj OtazuAs with the carbon models, the SL version of the aluminium frame also relies on a rocker without geometry adjustment. Compared to the LT, the rocker produces the shorter stroke and more moderate geometry of the Rise SL.

As with all Orbeas, the parts can be customised to personal requirements and preferences using the MyO online configurator. The new models are all configured ex works with the 630 battery, but can also be downsized to the 420 on request.

The high-end models M-Team, M-LTD and M10 can be found here in the detailed article.

Potent and versatile: the Orbea Rise LT

The LT version focusses on fun on the trail. Compared to the predecessor model, the new Rise LT is much more focussed on downhill riding. With 160/150 millimetres of suspension travel at the front and rear, it offers one centimetre more travel in each case. In addition, the geometry is now longer and slacker. In keeping with this, the Rise LT is only available with a 36 mm fork, while the cheapest carbon and aluminium models come with a shock without a reservoir.

Orbea Rise LT M20 - 6999 Euro

  • Carbon frame
  • Fork/shock: Fox 36 Performance / Fox Float Performance
  • Gear system: Shimano SLX, 12-speed
  • Brakes: Shimano Deore 6120
  • Tyres: Maxxis Assegai / Minion DHR II tyres
The Orbea Rise LT M20 costs 6999 euros and is therefore the entry into the LT world with a carbon chassis.Photo: Juanj OtazuThe Orbea Rise LT M20 costs 6999 euros and is therefore the entry into the LT world with a carbon chassis.

Orbea Rise LT H10 - 6499 Euro

  • Aluminium frame
  • Fork/shock: Fox 36 Performance / Fox Float X Performance
  • Gear system: Shimano SLX/XT, 12-speed
  • Brakes: Shimano Deore 6120
  • Tyres: Maxxis Assegai / Minion DHR II tyres
The Orbea Rise LT H10 is the higher quality aluminium model and costs 6499 euros.Photo: Juanj OtazuThe Orbea Rise LT H10 is the higher quality aluminium model and costs 6499 euros.

Orbea Rise LT H20 - 5599 Euro

  • Aluminium frame
  • Fork/shock: Fox 36 Float AWL / Fox Float Performance
  • Gear system: Shimano Deore/SLX, 12-speed
  • Brakes: Shimano MT 420
  • Tyres: Maxxis Assegai / Minion DHR II tyres
At 5599 euros, the Orbea Rise LT H20 is the most affordable LT model in the Orbea Rise family.Photo: Juanj OtazuAt 5599 euros, the Orbea Rise LT H20 is the most affordable LT model in the Orbea Rise family.

Light and fast: the Orbea Rise SL

With its weight-optimised equipment and 140 millimetres of suspension travel, the Rise SL is ideal for touring riders and mountain bikers who are mainly out and about on moderate terrain. Downhill riding takes a back seat. Orbea equips the SL version with 34 mm forks from Fox, shocks without reservoirs and thin-walled tyres with a low profile.

Rise SL M20 - 6599 Euro

  • Carbon frame
  • Fork/shock: Fox 34 Float Performance / Float Performance
  • Gear system: Shimano SLX, 12-speed
  • Brakes: Shimano Deore 6100
  • Tyres: Schwalbe Wicked Will
The Rise SL M20 for 6599 euros is the cheapest model with a carbon frame.Photo: Juanj OtazuThe Rise SL M20 for 6599 euros is the cheapest model with a carbon frame.

Rise SL H20 - 5499 Euro

The Rise SL H20 is the most affordable model in the new series. For 5499 euros, it comes with Fox suspension consisting of a Float Performance shock and 34 Float AWL fork. The gears are a Shimano SLX/XT mix and the two-piston brakes are from the Deore range.

  • Aluminium frame
  • Fork/shock: Fox 34 Float AWL / Float Performance
  • Gear system: Shimano SLX/XT, 12-speed
  • Brakes: Shimano Deore 6100
  • Tyres: Schwalbe Wicked Will
The Orbea Rise SL H20 costs 5499 euros.Photo: Juanj OtazuThe Orbea Rise SL H20 costs 5499 euros.

Conclusion on the Orbea Rise Aluminium

When Orbea presented the new Rise, we had to swallow hard. Starting price: 7999 euros! The new models provide a remedy and the upgraded Rise is now more affordable. That's a good thing! However, the additional weight of the aluminium frame is a hefty 1.3 kilos. The M20, also newly presented, could be an exciting alternative as the cheapest carbon version. - Florentin Vesenbeckh, Head of Test and Technology at EMTB Magazine

Florentin Vesenbeckh, Head of Test and Technology at EMTB Magazine.Photo: Max FuchsFlorentin Vesenbeckh, Head of Test and Technology at EMTB Magazine.

Florentin Vesenbeckh

Florentin Vesenbeckh has been on a mountain bike since he was ten years old. Even on his very first tour, he focussed on single trails - and even after more than 30 years in the saddle of an MTB, these are still the quintessence of biking for him. He spent his youth competing in various bike disciplines and later his cycling career was characterised by years as a riding technique coach. Professionally, the experienced test editor now focusses on e-mountainbikes. In recent years, the qualified sports scientist and trained journalist has tested over 300 bikes and more than 40 different motor systems in the laboratory and in practice.

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