Keram MTB 2023

The Orbea Keram MTB was the Spanish brand's entry-level hardtail e-bike, sitting well below the trail-focused Wild and Rise platforms. It is built around a hydroformed 6061 aluminium frame with Orbea's Hide-out internal battery, an SR Suntour X1 100mm coil fork, fast-rolling Kenda K1153 cross-country tyres and a conservative geometry (67 to 68 degree head angle, 73 degree seat angle, 475mm chainstays). The S size rolls on 27.5in wheels while M, L and XL move to 29in.

Two trims were offered. The Keram 10 (£2,999) ran a full-power 85Nm Bosch Performance Line CX motor with a 500Wh battery in the UK, a Shimano Deore 10-speed drivetrain and Shimano MT200 hydraulic brakes. The cheaper Keram 30 (£2,399) shared the same chassis and finishing kit but dropped to the low-torque 40Nm Bosch Active motor and a 400Wh pack, making it the gentler, more leisure-minded option.

Orbea pitched the Keram as easy and confidence-inspiring for riders of any experience level rather than as an aggressive off-roader, and the modest fork, narrow 740mm bar and basic two-piston brakes reflect that brief. It comes with no rack, mudguards, lights or kickstand as standard, so it is a genuine if entry-level cross-country hardtail eMTB, best suited to fire roads and light singletrack.

The Keram MTB is discontinued and the model name is no longer current, so stock is limited to remaining dealer inventory.