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Orbea Wild HTTrail hardtail with Bosch drive

Florentin Vesenbeckh

 · 17.01.2018

Orbea Wild HT: Trail hardtail with Bosch drivePhoto: Hersteller
Orbea Wild HT: Trail hardtail with Bosch drive
Just recently, the Basque company Orbea presented the Wild HT with Shimano motor and good-natured geometry. Now the hardtail is also available with a Bosch Performance CX drive.

After the Trail-Fully Wild FS and the Hardtail Wild HT With the Wild HT Bosch, the Basque company Orbea presents its first e-MTB with a Bosch Performance CX motor. Visually, the elegant Orbea hardtail is very similar to its Shimano brother and not much has changed in terms of geometry and equipment. Apart from the motor, of course. With the integrated Bosch Powertube battery (500 Wh), the down tube is significantly narrower. The battery can be removed without tools and charging is possible both on and off the bike.

Sleek and from a single mould: the Orbea Wild HT Bosch has a sporty look.Photo: Hersteller Sleek and from a single mould: the Orbea Wild HT Bosch has a sporty look.

Orbea relies on a very short geometry, both the chainstays and the reach are comparatively compact. The Basque company wants to give its bike a high level of riding dynamics. Even though the Wild HT is equipped for trail riding, its compact geometry will appeal to touring bikers in particular. Forks with 120 millimetres of suspension travel, as well as short 35 millimetre stems and wide handlebars ensure safety off-road.

Orbea Wild HT Bosch: models, prices, equipment

Starting at 3000 euros, all models are available in both 27.5-inch and 29-inch versions. The top model Wild HT 10 costs 4999 euros.

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The Orbea Wild HT 40 Bosch with SR Suntour XCR steel suspension fork, Shimano Altus 9-speed drivetrain and M315 disc brakes costs € 2999.Photo: Hersteller The Orbea Wild HT 40 Bosch with SR Suntour XCR steel suspension fork, Shimano Altus 9-speed drivetrain and M315 disc brakes costs € 2999. The Orbea Wild HT 30 Bosch comes with Rock Shox Judy Gold RL suspension and Shimano SLX gears. Price: 3599 euros.Photo: Hersteller The Orbea Wild HT 30 Bosch comes with Rock Shox Judy Gold RL suspension and Shimano SLX gears. Price: 3599 euros. The Orbea Wild HT 20 costs € 3999 and comes with a Fox 34 Performance fork (E-optimised), Shimano SLX 11-speed drivetrain and XT disc brakes.Photo: Hersteller The Orbea Wild HT 20 costs € 3999 and comes with a Fox 34 Performance fork (E-optimised), Shimano SLX 11-speed drivetrain and XT disc brakes. The top model offers Sram's EX1 E-MTB gearing (8-speed), Guide RE brakes, a Fox 34 Factory fork and a Race Face dropper post. The Orbea Wild HT 10 Bosch costs 4999 euros.Photo: Hersteller The top model offers Sram's EX1 E-MTB gearing (8-speed), Guide RE brakes, a Fox 34 Factory fork and a Race Face dropper post. The Orbea Wild HT 10 Bosch costs 4999 euros.
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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