It's here! 2022 Orbea Rise H15

[BiGJZ74]

Bike arrived at the shop in Oregon today and should be in my hand in NorCal by Monday. I'll be adding some more upgrades shortly after. I'm gonna test a Fox DHX2 216x63 in the rear as well as upping the front travel to 160mm and wrap the frame in a full Ride Wrap kit. I picked up a SRAM X01 Drivetrain since my RF NextR wheelset was only available w/ an XD Driver. I'll use the Current Shimano drivetrain to refresh the XT drivetrain on my Trek Rail.

Finished build :

• Frame Orbea Rise Hydro 2022 140mm travel 29" Boost 12x148
• Shock Fox FLOAT X Factory 2-Position Evol LV custom tune 210x55mm
• Fox DHX2 Factory 216x63mm (~161mm rear travel)
• Fork Fox 36 Float Factory 160 Grip 3-Position
• Chainring e*thirteen e*spec Direct Mount 32T Boost
• Crank e*thirteen Plus Alu 165mm
• Headset Acros Alloy 1-1/8 - 1-1/2" Integrated
• Handlebar Race Face NextR Carbon 35 20mm Rise 800mm
• Stem Race Face Turbine R 35mm 50mm
• Shifters SRAM X01 Eagle 12sp Single Click Trigger
• Brakes Shimano XT BR-M8120 4 Piston
• Rotors Magura MDR-P 220mm Front/203mm Rear w/ speed sensor magnet
• Cassette SRAM GX Eagle 10-52T 12sp
• Rear Derailleur SRAM X01 Eagle 12sp
• Chain SRAM XX1 12sp
• Wheels Race Face NextR 31 Carbon 29"
• Tyres Maxxis Dissector 2.60" front
• Tyres Maxxis Dissector 2.40" Rear
• Seatpost OC MC20 Mountain Control Dropper, 31,6mm 170mm (210mm Oneup V2 coming soon)
• SEATPOST LEVER Shimano SL-MT500 I-Spec EV ( coming soon)
• Saddle Specialized Power Pro Elaston 143
• Chainguide Orbea Rise chainguide
• Motor Shimano EP8-RS
• Battery Orbea RS Internal 540Wh w/ Range Extender (Due in 6 weeks)
• Pedals CrankBrothers Mallet E
• Grips Wolftooth Fat Paw

 

[Fatsweaty]

Lucky !!! Looks awesome……not jealous at all obviously still waiting on mine ordered in December when they were released in UK . Enjoy!!

 

[Richridesmtb]

Are you changing the fork? That looks like a Grip2 damper. If you want 160mm, keep that fork and get an air shaft.

 

[BiGJZ74]

Are you changing the fork? That looks like a Grip2 damper. If you want 160mm, keep that fork and get an air shaft.

Yes, I'll be installing a new air shift myself.

 

[Snowrydr01]

The marketing pictures for the grey and black were terrible. I waited an extra 2 months for orange and then the grey looks great in user pictures. Swing and miss for Orbea.

 

[BiGJZ74]

The marketing pictures for the grey and black were terrible. I waited an extra 2 months for orange and then the grey looks great in user pictures. Swing and miss for Orbea.

I definitely thought the anthracite was going to be a much darker shade.

 

[Tomroy]

What hubs do the factory wheels come with?

 

[BiGJZ74]

What hubs do the factory wheels come with?

I’ve been told Shimano center lock hubs on the AR30 wheels

 

[Longfellow78]

Today is meant to be the date that Orbea start shipping bikes to my LBS for my H15. Hope it's not disrupted due to the invasion of Ukraine(!).

BigJ - you have a very non standard order there - I know you are supplying some parts yourself, but did you make those changes with your LBS or Orbea - I assume the former? Why did you order the float X factory if you're swapping to a DHX2.

For my H15 I have ordered a set of custom wheels with bitex hubs, SLX calipers for use with deore levers, a Next SL bar, Funn 35mm stem, flite carbonio flow saddle, another dissector 2.4 for the rear, and probably a oneup 90mm or 120mm v2 dropper, depending on which size I need after testing the stock one, which is far too long for me - my LBS were total crap about any changes, even the dropper, insisting it would delay the bike by many months.

 

[Longfellow78]

I have seen the orange, blue, and grey and black in the flesh by the way and agree, the official orbea press photos were garbage. The orange and the grey/black both look nice in real life, and flat and awful in the press pictures. I have gone for the blue and grey as i think it looks the best personally, but all colours are nice

 

[BiGJZ74]

I have seen the orange, blue, and grey and black in the flesh by the way and agree, the official orbea press photos were garbage. The orange and the grey/black both look nice in real life, and flat and awful in the press pictures. I have gone for the blue and grey as i think it looks the best personally, but all colours are nice

A friend of mine has the blue/grey h30 and it is a good looking bike. I wanted the orange but earliest ship dates available were in April….so I chose a anthracite/black from Oregon…(no sales tax)

 

[BiGJZ74]

Today is meant to be the date that Orbea start shipping bikes to my LBS for my H15. Hope it's not disrupted due to the invasion of Ukraine(!).

BigJ - you have a very non standard order there - I know you are supplying some parts yourself, but did you make those changes with your LBS or Orbea - I assume the former? Why did you order the float X factory if you're swapping to a DHX2.

For my H15 I have ordered a set of custom wheels with bitex hubs, SLX calipers for use with deore levers, a Next SL bar, Funn 35mm stem, flite carbonio flow saddle, another dissector 2.4 for the rear, and probably a oneup 90mm or 120mm v2 dropper, depending on which size I need after testing the stock one, which is far too long for me - my LBS were total crap about any changes, even the dropper, insisting it would delay the bike by many months.

As a big guy, I can’t run the Performance damper on the fork….without adjustments it’s either too soft or too firm…so I run Grip2 if I run Fox, Ultimate w/ RS. Rear shock just matches tbh. I have a Float X on my Transition Spur. I don’t plan on Running It mullet so I’m not entirely sure how the longer dhx2 I picked up will work. If it doesn’t then I am already confident in how the float X performs. I really Haven’t had issues with basic dampers on rear shocks that I have on forks. The upgrades I changed through the Rider Connect reservation were Factory Grip2 150 fork, Factory Float X shock, Shimano M8120 4-pot brakes, 170 dropper, the rest I ordered..over $3k in parts from backcountry…I had a 20% off coupon for my bday lol. As for the changes, I made them on the Orbea website, Orbea sent the-request to the shop I chose. The shop then placed the order with Orbea for the bike I wanted with changes. I think the shop actually Ordered the bike with changes themselves because It still shows my request as a “request”. And not as confirmed even though the bikes already registered to me and arrives tomorrow

 

[Longfellow78]

As a big guy, I can’t run the Performance damper on the fork….without adjustments it’s either too soft or too firm…so I run Grip2 if I run Fox, Ultimate w/ RS. Rear shock just matches tbh. I have a Float X on my Transition Spur. I don’t plan on Running It mullet so I’m not entirely sure how the longer dhx2 I picked up will work. If it doesn’t then I am already confident in how the float X performs. I really Haven’t had issues with basic dampers on rear shocks that I have on forks. The upgrades I changed through the Rider Connect reservation were Factory Grip2 150 fork, Factory Float X shock, Shimano M8120 4-pot brakes, 170 dropper, the rest I ordered..over $3k in parts from backcountry…I had a 20% off coupon for my bday lol. As for the changes, I made them on the Orbea website, Orbea sent the-request to the shop I chose. The shop then placed the order with Orbea for the bike I wanted with changes. I think the shop actually Ordered the bike with changes themselves because It still shows my request as a “request”. And not as confirmed even though the bikes already registered to me and arrives tomorrow
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Thanks for info. I'm fed up waiting for mine!

 

[Fatsweaty]

Just been told my February delivery is now April (maybe) . Ridiculous

 

[Longfellow78]

Just been told my February delivery is now April (maybe) . Ridiculous

Where are you based?

 

[Fatsweaty]

UK

 

[Longfellow78]

UK

What shop did you order from can I ask? I may be temped to switch to an M if the H is delayed that long. Thanks.

 

[Fatsweaty]

Mtb Monster though they have been great with comms every couple of weeks. Apparently it’s a delay from Orbea.

 

[Longfellow78]

Mtb Monster though they have been great with comms every couple of weeks. Apparently it’s a delay from Orbea.

That means my order may also be delayed. Thanks for info.

 

[BiGJZ74]

Some crappy pics but here it is! Still need to install SRAM X01 derailleur and shifter, then add the 160mm airshaft/Fox DHX2 when the offset bushings arrive. Weighed in at 19.8kg (43.65lbs)

 

[Snowrydr01]

Nice, was hoping to target the same weight but ups didn't deliver today.

 

[RichP]

What shop did you order from can I ask? I may be temped to switch to an M if the H is delayed that long. Thanks.

I was told yesterday that my Orange and Black H15 size L that was due in This month is now delayed until August!! WTF is that all about? UK dealership.

 

[Longfellow78]

I was told yesterday that my Orange and Black H15 size L that was due in This month is now delayed until August!! WTF is that all about? UK dealership.

August?! Jesus. What shop was it?

 

[Baileyjd]

This afternoon I cancelled a pre order with Leisure Lakes Cheltenham for a H15 in Black size XL should anyone be on the hunt for one.

Was initially due around this time , I am not aware what the revised date will be.

 

[RichP]

August?! Jesus. What shop was it?

JE James Chesterfield

 

[dan_65338]

@BiGJZ74 I’m interested to see how you get on with the longer travel shock, I wasn’t sure there’s clearance without going mullet?

 

[BiGJZ74]

@BiGJZ74 I’m interested to see how you get on with the longer travel shock, I wasn’t sure there’s clearance without going mullet?

Just waiting on the offset bushing to arrive then I’ll let u know. I have seen a Carbon rise being run full 29” on YouTube….but not on an H as far as I know. I also run a 700lb spring so even with the bushings it may not work…definitely doesn’t without the bushing as a tried and there is a knock somewhere on the frame at top out. It was 3am so I didn’t search I just put the float x back on.

 

[Digcon]

Some crappy pics but here it is! Still need to install SRAM X01 derailleur and shifter, then add the 160mm airshaft/Fox DHX2 when the offs

Just waiting on the offset bushing to arrive then I’ll let u know. I have seen a Carbon rise being run full 29” on YouTube….but not on an H as far as I know. I also run a 700lb spring so even with the bushings it may not work…definitely doesn’t without the bushing as a tried and there is a knock somewhere on the frame at top out. It was 3am so I didn’t search I just put the float x back on.

I had to go with mullet set with your doing to yours because it made the seat to high over jump but on a plus side it feel better round like that
I run 180 up front and one offset bush in the rear

 

[mvtomas]

Congrats. My H15 arrived last night from Jenson. Same color and looks much better in person. I unboxed it last night and will start the set up today.
Any thoughts on downtube protection?

 

[Snowrydr01]

Congrats. My H15 arrived last night from Jenson. Same color and looks much better in person. I unboxed it last night and will start the set up today.
Any thoughts on downtube protection?

I used 3m tape. I am also going to make an extra bash guard section with kydex but it's not a priority yet.