Orbea

Rise 2023

Discontinued✎Lightweight · TrailLegacy · 2.1/10iFreshness 2.1/10
How current the bike is — newer chassis, motor and battery score higher. 10 = brand-new, 0 = legacy.

Motor

Shimano EP801 RS · 60Nm · 600W↗

Battery

Orbea integrated 360Wh

Travel F/R

140/140mm

Wheels

29F / 29R✎

Frame

Aluminium / Full carbon

Weight

15.9 kg

Price

From £4,999

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Orbea Rise 2023

From £4,999

The 2023 Orbea Rise was the updated version of Orbea's class-defining lightweight trail eMTB, built around the "more bike, less E" idea. It pairs 140mm of rear travel and a 140 or 150mm fork on 29in wheels with a usefully modern but still trail-friendly stance: a 66 degree head angle, 77 degree effective seat angle and 474mm reach in size L, on 445mm chainstays across every size.The defining feature is the drive system. The carbon M-series (M-LTD, M-Team, M10, M20) and the top alloy H10 run the Shimano EP801-RS, while the cheaper alloy H20 and H30 use the EP601-RS (also badged EP6 RS). Both are Orbea Rider Synergy tunes that cap torque at 60Nm and tune the assistance for a natural, range-focused feel rather than raw shove, with optimal cadence quoted at 75 to 90rpm. A compact 360Wh pack is standard on the carbon bikes, with a 540Wh option; the alloy H bikes carry the 540Wh pack as standard with a 360Wh option, and a 252Wh range extender bolts on for longer days, taking the system to as much as 792Wh.On value, the M10 at GBP 7,999 has historically been the sweet spot, with Fox Factory suspension and a mostly Deore XT drivetrain. The M-Team adds XT Di2 electronic shifting, and the GBP 9,999 M-LTD chases minimum weight at 15.9kg with XTR and a lighter Fox 34 build. The alloy H range opens the platform up from GBP 4,999, with the H30 bringing a Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork.This 2023 model is discontinued. It was superseded by the heavily revised Rise of late 2023, and later by the Rise SL and Rise LT, which moved to a new frame with updated geometry and larger battery options, so newer Rise generations are not directly cross-compatible on battery or some fit numbers.

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The 2023 Orbea Rise was the updated version of Orbea's class-defining lightweight trail eMTB, built around the "more bike, less E" idea. It pairs 140mm of rear travel and a 140 or 150mm fork on 29in wheels with a usefully modern but still trail-friendly stance: a 66 degree head angle, 77 degree effective seat angle and 474mm reach in size L, on 445mm chainstays across every size.

The defining feature is the drive system. The carbon M-series (M-LTD, M-Team, M10, M20) and the top alloy H10 run the Shimano EP801-RS, while the cheaper alloy H20 and H30 use the EP601-RS (also badged EP6 RS). Both are Orbea Rider Synergy tunes that cap torque at 60Nm and tune the assistance for a natural, range-focused feel rather than raw shove, with optimal cadence quoted at 75 to 90rpm. A compact 360Wh pack is standard on the carbon bikes, with a 540Wh option; the alloy H bikes carry the 540Wh pack as standard with a 360Wh option, and a 252Wh range extender bolts on for longer days, taking the system to as much as 792Wh.

On value, the M10 at GBP 7,999 has historically been the sweet spot, with Fox Factory suspension and a mostly Deore XT drivetrain. The M-Team adds XT Di2 electronic shifting, and the GBP 9,999 M-LTD chases minimum weight at 15.9kg with XTR and a lighter Fox 34 build. The alloy H range opens the platform up from GBP 4,999, with the H30 bringing a Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork.

This 2023 model is discontinued. It was superseded by the heavily revised Rise of late 2023, and later by the Rise SL and Rise LT, which moved to a new frame with updated geometry and larger battery options, so newer Rise generations are not directly cross-compatible on battery or some fit numbers.

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What the numbers mean on the trail

Computed from this bike's geometry, spec and build kit — reach, wheelbase, chainstay, head and seat angles, travel, motor, weight and the fork/tyre/brake spec — and worked out per size, because a fixed chainstay can make an S and an XL feel very different.

Size

Descending

A solid all-round descender (66° head angle, 140mm) — capable in the rough and steep without being an all-out bruiser.

Playfulness

Short 445mm rear and a lighter build — easy to pop, manual and throw around.

Size balance

Rear-long with a planted front in L (FC:RC 1.76) — easy to weight the front and quick to turn, though it can feel light at the back at real speed.

Technical climbing

Shimano EP801 RS and a steep 77° seat angle keep the weight planted over the front — a proper winch. 600W of peak power and 85Nm of torque — a strong full-power motor.

Best suited toPlayful trail riding — jumps, pumps and tight, techy singletrack.

Easy to throw around; happiest when you're active on the bike.

Watch out forNo major red flags in the L geometry.

The numbers are well balanced for its category.

How it stacks up vs other Lightweight · Trail bikes (from 87 bikes in the database)

Weight15.9 kg3.0 kg lighter than average

Battery360 Wh74 Wh below average

Motor torque60 Nmabout average torque

Value for money50/100from £4,999 · comparable bikes ~£4,999

Computed from geometry + spec, not a paid review. Scores are guidance, not gospel.

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“So it arrived yesterday...M10 large...fit and finish is really solid. There is def a rattle from the motor but only rode it briefly. The power to weight ratio feels good actually better than i expected. I need to play with the E-TUBE…”

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OWNERS’ REPORT

Orbea Rise — what owners actually know

9,830 posts · 1,336 owners · data through May 2026

35GEN 1: battery mortality and the no-replacement-outside-warranty problem · typical onset: 2-4 years.

30GEN 1: pivot bearing and linkage wear (the signature maintenance issue) · typical onset: 6-18 months of real use; faster in wet climates.

28GEN 1: charging/connection faults via the head-tube wiring · typical onset: New-bike assembly faults or post-crash/post-service.

✓4,223 miles on a 2023 Rise EP801 posted into a 'Scared about reliability' thread as the reassurance case.

Inside: the community setup plate · numbered field notes · the used-buyer checklist.

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Geometry · hover a row to highlight the measurement on the bike

	S	M	L	XL
Reach	425 mm	450 mm	474 mm	500 mm
Stack	604 mm	613 mm	627 mm	646 mm
Seattube	381 mm	419 mm	457 mm	508 mm
Chainstay	445 mm	445 mm	445 mm	445 mm
Headtube Angle	66°	66°	66°	66°
Seattube Angle (eff)	77°	77°	77°	77°
Wheelbase	1180 mm	1205 mm	1229 mm	1255 mm
Headtube	95 mm	105 mm	120 mm	140 mm
BB Height	336 mm	336 mm	336 mm	336 mm
Standover	710 mm	736 mm	766 mm	776 mm
Front Centre	735 mm*	760 mm*	784 mm*	810 mm*
FC:RC	1.65	1.71	1.76	1.82

Trims · 7

	H30 £4,999	H20 £5,499	H10 £6,299	M20 £6,499	M10 £7,999	M-Team £9,299	M-LTD £9,999
Motor	Shimano EP6 (DU-EP600) · 60 Nm	Shimano EP6 (DU-EP600) · 60 Nm	Shimano EP801 RS · 60 Nm	Shimano EP801 RS · 60 Nm	Shimano EP801 RS · 60 Nm	Shimano EP801 RS · 60 Nm	Shimano EP801 RS · 60 Nm
Battery	Orbea integrated 360Wh · 360 Wh · all trims
Travel F/R	140/140 mm · all trims
Frame	Hydroformed alloy, triple-butted tubes, molded chainstay and seatstay protection	Hydroformed alloy, triple-butted tubes, molded chainstay and seatstay protection	Hydroformed alloy, triple-butted tubes, molded chainstay and seatstay protection	OMR Carbon	OMR Carbon	OMR Carbon	OMR Carbon
Fork	Marzocchi Bomber Z2, GRIP damper, 44mm offset (options: FOX FLOAT 34 or 36 Performance)	FOX FLOAT 34 Performance, GRIP damper, 3-position compression lever, 44mm offset (option: FOX FLOAT 36 Performance)	FOX FLOAT 36 Performance, GRIP damper, 44mm offset (Factory option available)	FOX FLOAT 34 Performance, GRIP damper, 3-position compression lever, 44mm offset	FOX FLOAT 36 Factory, GRIP2 damper, Kashima coating, 44mm offset (option: FOX FLOAT 34)	FOX FLOAT 36 Factory, GRIP2 damper, Kashima coating, 44mm offset (option: FOX FLOAT 34 Factory)	FOX FLOAT 34 Factory, FIT4 damper, 3-position compression lever, Kashima coating, 44mm offset (option: FOX FLOAT 36 Factory, GRIP2 damper)
Shock	FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, EVOL, 3-position compression lever, custom tune, trunnion mount, 210mm x 55mm	FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, EVOL, 3-position compression lever, custom tune, trunnion mount, 210mm x 55mm (option: FLOAT X Performance)	FOX FLOAT X Performance, EVOL LV, 2-position compression lever, custom tune, trunnion mount, 210mm x 55mm	FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, EVOL, 3-position compression lever, custom tune, trunnion mount, 210mm x 55mm	FOX FLOAT X Factory, EVOL LV, 2-position compression lever (option: FOX FLOAT DPS)	FOX FLOAT X Factory, EVOL LV, 2-position compression lever, Kashima coating, custom tune, trunnion mount, 210mm x 55mm	FOX FLOAT DPS Factory, EVOL, 3-position compression lever, Kashima coating, custom tune, trunnion mount, 210mm x 55mm (option: FOX FLOAT X Factory)
Headset	Orbea SIC (Sealed Internal Cables); Spin Block rotation limiter · all trims
Stem	OC Mountain Control MC20, 0° rise	OC Mountain Control MC20, 0° rise	OC Mountain Control MC10 Alu SL, 0° rise	OC Mountain Control MC20, 0° rise	OC Mountain Control MC20	OC Mountain Control MC10 Alu SL, 0° rise	OC Mountain Control MC10 Alu SL, 0° rise
Handlebar	OC Mountain Control MC31, 800mm width, 20mm rise	OC Mountain Control MC31, 800mm width, 20mm rise	OC Mountain Control MC21 Alu SL, 800mm width, 20mm rise	OC Mountain Control MC21 Alu SL, 800mm width, 20mm rise	OC Mountain Control MC10 Carbon, 800mm width	OC Mountain Control MC10 Carbon, 800mm width	OC Mountain Control MC10 Carbon, 800mm width, 20mm or 35mm rise options
Saddle	Selle Italia Model X, FecAlloy rails, 145mm width, 248mm length	fi'zi:k Taiga, S-Alloy rails, 142mm width	fi'zi:k Taiga, S-Alloy rails, 142mm width	fi'zi:k Taiga, S-Alloy rails, 142mm width	fi'zi:k Taiga (options)	fi'zi:k Taiga, Kium rails, 142mm width	fi'zi:k Antares R1, 142mm width (option: fi'zi:k Taiga, Kium rails)
Seatpost	OC Mountain Control MC20 dropper, Shimano MT500 remote lever	OC Mountain Control MC20 dropper, Shimano MT500 I-SPEC EV remote lever	OC Mountain Control MC20 dropper, Shimano MT500 I-SPEC EV remote lever	OC Mountain Control MC20 dropper, Shimano MT500 I-SPEC EV remote lever	OC Mountain Control MC20 dropper	FOX Transfer Factory dropper, Kashima coating	FOX Transfer SL Factory dropper, Kashima coating (option: FOX Transfer Factory)
Brakes	Shimano MT410, 2-piston (option: Shimano Deore M6100)	Shimano Deore M6120, 4-piston	Shimano Deore M6120, 4-piston (option: XT M8120)	Shimano Deore M6100, 2-piston	Shimano Deore M6120, 4-piston (option: XT M8120)	Shimano Deore XT M8120, 4-piston	Shimano XTR M9100, 2-piston (option: Shimano XTR M9120, 4-piston)
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed, SGS cage, SHADOW RD+	Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed, SGS cage, SHADOW RD+	Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed, SGS cage, SHADOW RD+	Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed, SGS cage, SHADOW RD+	Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed, SGS cage, SHADOW RD+	Shimano Deore XT Di2 M8150, 12-speed, electronic, SGS cage, SHADOW RD+	Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed, SGS cage, SHADOW RD+
Crank	Shimano STEPS EM600	Shimano STEPS EM600	Shimano STEPS EM600	Shimano STEPS EM600	Shimano STEPS EM600	Shimano STEPS EM900	Shimano STEPS EM900
Shifters	Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed	Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed, I-SPEC EV mounting bracket	Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed, I-SPEC EV mounting bracket	Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed, I-SPEC EV mounting bracket	Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed	Shimano Deore XT Di2 M8150, 12-speed, electronic	Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed
Cassette	Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth	Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth	Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth	Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth	Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth	Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth	Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth
Chain	Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed	Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed	Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed	Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed	Shimano SLX M7100	Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed	Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed
Drivetrain	Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed, SGS cage, SHADOW RD+; Shimano STEPS EM600; Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed; Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth; Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed	Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed, SGS cage, SHADOW RD+; Shimano STEPS EM600; Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed, I-SPEC EV mounting bracket; Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth; Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed	Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed, SGS cage, SHADOW RD+; Shimano STEPS EM600; Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed, I-SPEC EV mounting bracket; Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth; Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed	Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed, SGS cage, SHADOW RD+; Shimano STEPS EM600; Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed, I-SPEC EV mounting bracket; Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth; Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed	Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed, SGS cage, SHADOW RD+; Shimano STEPS EM600; Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed; Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth; Shimano SLX M7100	Shimano Deore XT Di2 M8150, 12-speed, electronic, SGS cage, SHADOW RD+; Shimano STEPS EM900; Shimano Deore XT Di2 M8150, 12-speed, electronic; Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth; Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed	Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed, SGS cage, SHADOW RD+; Shimano STEPS EM900; Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed; Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth; Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed
Wheels	Alloy, 29mm inner width, 32 hole, tubeless ready, Boost hubs	Race Face AR 30c wheelset (option: OQUO Mountain Control MC32Team)	OQUO Mountain Control MC32Team; 15mm x 110mm (Boost) front, 12mm x 148mm (Boost) rear	Race Face AR 30c wheelset	OQUO Mountain Control MC32Team (option: carbon)	OQUO Mountain Control MC32LTD wheelset	OQUO Mountain Performance MP30LTD wheelset (option: OQUO Mountain Control MC32LTD Carbon)
Tyres	Front: Maxxis Dissector, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO casing, TR, 60 TPI, 29" x 2.4"; Rear: Maxxis Rekon, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, 120 TPI, 29" x 2.4"	Front: Maxxis Dissector, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO casing, TR, 60 TPI, 29" x 2.4"; Rear: Maxxis Rekon, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, 120 TPI, 29" x 2.4"	Maxxis Dissector, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+ casing, TR, 120 TPI, 29" x 2.4" (front and rear, options listed)	Front: Maxxis Dissector, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO casing, TR, 60 TPI, 29" x 2.4"; Rear: Maxxis Rekon, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, 120 TPI, 29" x 2.4"	Maxxis Dissector front / Maxxis Dissector rear (various options)	Front: Maxxis Dissector, 29" x 2.4"; Rear: Maxxis Rekon (or Minion DHR II option), 29" x 2.4"	Front: Maxxis Rekon, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO casing, TR, 120 TPI, 29" x 2.6"; Rear: Maxxis Rekon, Dual compound, EXO casing, TR, 60 TPI, 29" x 2.4"
Weight	—	—	—	—	—	—	15.9 kg
Price	£4,999	£5,499	£6,299	£6,499	£7,999	£9,299	£9,999

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