2023 Orbea Wild

curious_george said:
Sorry, I'm sure this has been asked before but I have recently picked up a Wild size medium 2024 model. Can anyone tell me if this particular shock fits the frame. It's a 205x65 Rock Shox Super Deluxe Coil Select R or would I be better off going with a Fox DHX2?

Also, in terms of spring rate, I am 76kg on a good day, is a 450lb spring the way to go?

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Not too sure if that one will fit, Someone on here will know. I use a DHX2 and that fits fine.


I've used the below from TF Tuned for years for calculating spring rate, and its always done me good.

Spring Calculator - TF Tuned

Spring Calculator - TF Tuned are experts in mountain bike and bicycle suspension service and repair, including setting-up the for you and your bike
www.tftuned.com www.tftuned.com


For reference, I'm around 100KG and use a 475lb (sometimes 500lbs) spring.
 
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DrDexx said:
Not too sure if that one will fit, Someone on here will know. I use a DHX2 and that fits fine.


I've used the below from TF Tuned for years for calculating spring rate, and its always done me good.

Spring Calculator - TF Tuned

Spring Calculator - TF Tuned are experts in mountain bike and bicycle suspension service and repair, including setting-up the for you and your bike
www.tftuned.com www.tftuned.com


For reference, I'm around 100KG and use a 475lb (sometimes 500lbs) spring.
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Perfect, thank you. The fox sounds like a safer bet.
 
DrDexx said:
Not too sure if that one will fit, Someone on here will know. I use a DHX2 and that fits fine.


I've used the below from TF Tuned for years for calculating spring rate, and its always done me good.

Spring Calculator - TF Tuned

Spring Calculator - TF Tuned are experts in mountain bike and bicycle suspension service and repair, including setting-up the for you and your bike
www.tftuned.com www.tftuned.com


For reference, I'm around 100KG and use a 475lb (sometimes 500lbs) spring.
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So am i hearing this right?

A Fox DHX2 will fit on a 2023 Wild without any modification needed?
 
ScubaDrunk said:
So am i hearing this right?

A Fox DHX2 will fit on a 2023 Wild without any modification needed?
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Yes, maybe on a small frame there might be an issue. But on my XL there is loads of room.

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DrDexx said:
Yes, maybe on a small frame there might be an issue. But on my XL there is loads of room.

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Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. Thats awesome to know.

What size did you go for out of interest? I also run a 2023 Wild XL, so keen to purchase the right size.

When I emailed Orbea, they replied with the default NO it would not be compatible.

Thanks again
 
ScubaDrunk said:
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. Thats awesome to know.

What size did you go for out of interest? I also run a 2023 Wild XL, so keen to purchase the right size.

When I emailed Orbea, they replied with the default NO it would not be compatible.

Thanks again
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The shock will have to be 205mmx65mm trunnion mount.

Yeah Orbea are not very helpful at times!
 
DrDexx said:
The shock will have to be 205mmx65mm trunnion mount.

Yeah Orbea are not very helpful at times!
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Strange - Fox don't list a 205mmx65mm trunnion DHX or DHX2 on thier website for purchase?????
 
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ScubaDrunk said:
Strange - Fox don't list a 205mmx65mm trunnion DHX or DHX2 on thier website for purchase?????
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sportandleisure.com

FOX DHX2 Performance Elite Adjustable Shock

FOX DHX2 Performance Elite Adjustable Shock Take on rough trails and demanding downhill courses with the FOX DHX2 Elite Adjustable Shock. Designed for exceptional control and responsiveness, this high-performance shock is ideal for aggressive riders looking to push their limits. With its...
sportandleisure.com sportandleisure.com

Here a performance elite one.

You can also get a 205x60mm trunion and remove the stroke reducing spacers. It's a very easy job, you don't need to take the shock apart.

Like this
 
DrDexx said:
sportandleisure.com

FOX DHX2 Performance Elite Adjustable Shock

FOX DHX2 Performance Elite Adjustable Shock Take on rough trails and demanding downhill courses with the FOX DHX2 Elite Adjustable Shock. Designed for exceptional control and responsiveness, this high-performance shock is ideal for aggressive riders looking to push their limits. With its...
sportandleisure.com sportandleisure.com

Here a performance elite one.

You can also get a 205x60mm trunion and remove the stroke reducing spacers. It's a very easy job, you don't need to take the shock apart.

Like this
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Thanks again. Really appreciate your replies and help.

Yeah I just spoke with Sport and Leisure and the Elite is the version that comes on pre-built bikes so all good with that,

Cheers
 
ScubaDrunk said:
Thanks again. Really appreciate your replies and help.

Yeah I just spoke with Sport and Leisure and the Elite is the version that comes on pre-built bikes so all good with that,

Cheers
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Yeah, I think the only thing that one doesn't have is the lock out, which to be honest, is pointless on a ebike.

Enjoy!
 
Anyone find that it very easy to lock up the back wheel on the wild when riding steep loamy descents. It is the calmest bike I have ever ridden for descending but I am finding that it is very easy to lock up the back wheel which I haven't experienced on my other bikes with the same minion dhr2 maxxgrip tyre. I have been experimenting moving my weight fore and back but whatever it is about the bike, it just seems to love the back end stepping out.
 
curious_george said:
Anyone find that it very easy to lock up the back wheel on the wild when riding steep loamy descents. It is the calmest bike I have ever ridden for descending but I am finding that it is very easy to lock up the back wheel which I haven't experienced on my other bikes with the same minion dhr2 maxxgrip tyre. I have been experimenting moving my weight fore and back but whatever it is about the bike, it just seems to love the back end stepping out.
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Back brake on steep descents is always going to be that way because rider and bike weight is pushed forward on the bike....and applying the back brake increases that forward weight. One answer is to make more use of the front brake preferably together with the back brake. You can also help achieve a more central weight balance with cockpit alterations such as higher rise bars , shorter stem etc....whatever raises your torso when up on the pedals taking some weight off the front wheel.
 
curious_george said:
Anyone find that it very easy to lock up the back wheel on the wild when riding steep loamy descents. It is the calmest bike I have ever ridden for descending but I am finding that it is very easy to lock up the back wheel which I haven't experienced on my other bikes with the same minion dhr2 maxxgrip tyre. I have been experimenting moving my weight fore and back but whatever it is about the bike, it just seems to love the back end stepping out.
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Which brakes and shock do you have? I found it much easier to control lockup when I upgraded to the TRP DHR brakes and instantly noticed better braking traction when moving to a coil shock.
 
Dirtstache said:
Which brakes and shock do you have? I found it much easier to control lockup when I upgraded to the TRP DHR brakes and instantly noticed better braking traction when moving to a coil shock.
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I'm using SLX brakes with 200mm rotors. I think it's definitely a positioning issue but I have a ripmo with a very similar reach and same tyres/brakes setup and it's far less prone to locking up.
 
I agree that it's tail happy compared to other bikes. My local trails are steep and often loose and on the steeps into turns it's pretty lively. I'm on an XL and think the chainstays are a little short, certainly is compared to previous Mondraker Crafty. Guess that's the trade off for it being poppier and faster turning

I'm running an EXT Storia coil, I found slowing down the rebound has helped a fair bit. I'm also a lucky boy, running Trickstuff Maximas. The modulation is incredible so it's not the brakes!
 
curious_george said:
Anyone find that it very easy to lock up the back wheel on the wild when riding steep loamy descents. It is the calmest bike I have ever ridden for descending but I am finding that it is very easy to lock up the back wheel which I haven't experienced on my other bikes with the same minion dhr2 maxxgrip tyre. I have been experimenting moving my weight fore and back but whatever it is about the bike, it just seems to love the back end stepping out.
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How about reducing your rotor size or put resin pads in your rear brakes.
 
virtually any brake set up will lock up a rear wheel on a loose descent and traction is mostly down to how much weight is on the back wheel. If the bike centre of mass..fore and aft.....is more forward you can only compensate by moving your rider weight further back on the bike.....and making better use of the front brake....but only when the front wheel is straight!!
 
Thanks coach.

Some bikes ride differently to others shocker. The Wild is quite tail happy IMO, makes for good scandi flick practice though, usually because you don't have a choice!
 
Hi guys, I'm pretty new to this ebike world, just bought my first ebike, and have a few questions.

First of all, is there a proper way to tell, if this is the 23 or the 24 model?
I have serious problems with the motor cover plastic, in 500km I broke it twice with small pebbles or rocks from the road, did ot hit into anything. Is there a 3d modell, which I can print from a material which is a lil more tough than the original?
Is there a super great option to set up the assists mode, to achieve the most fluid start and end curve of the motor?

If I play with the wheel circumference size in the app, would I be able to pump up the assist to at least 27kmph?

Thank you

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Frame: Orbea 29” Full carbon 23/24 170mm travel
Shock: 2025 Fox Float X2 Kashima Factory Series Trunnion mount, 205mm/72mm stroke 170mm travel / 676g /
Fork: Öhlins AM RXF 38 M.2 Air TXT 18 29” / 2320g /
Mudguard: Slang Rie:sel Design
Brakes: Magura MT7 silver - OAK RLP Brake Lever Set - Original brake pads
Stem: Nukeproof Horizon / 147g /
Top Cap: Unleazhed Unloose Ladis
Handlebar: Sixpack Racing Millenium785 Dirt Edition / 322g /
Grips: WTB Grip Trace Single Clamp
Rotors: Front Shimano XT 203mm / 163g / Rear XT + magnet 203mm / 180g /
Hubs: Front Shimano HB-M8110 147g / Rear Shimano XT FH-M8110-B 12x148mm / 308g /
Rims: Remerx Enduro RX 2027 - 32H Disc 29inch / 525g /
Tyres: Front/Rear Big Betty 2.4 29” Super Trail Soft (orange) / 1040g / 1027g /
Chainring: E-thirteen E-Spec 34T / 170g /
Cranks: e*spec Plus / 433g /
Cassette: Shimano SLX CS-M7100 12-speed Cassette / 534g /
Chain: Shimano SLX CN-M7100 12s / 257g /
Derailleur: XT SGS / 283g /
Shifter: Shimano XT SL-M8100 12-speed / 134g /
Pedals: DMR V11 / 442g /
Seatpost: Dropper Bikeyoke Revive 3.0 213 mm
Saddle: Velo-Fit Athlete FC 286x134 Size M / 290g /
Motor: Bosch Gen4 85Nm / 2079g /
Battery: 750Wh / 4313g /
Mini Remote Bosch Smart System 22,2mm - BRC3300
System Controller - BRC3100
Bottle Cage: SKS Top Cage 52g
 
My Wild 2023 has the magnet at the valve. Has someone tried one at the disc rotor? Seems to be a better protected and more elegant solution.
 
Wilders, I believe i am in need of a new front chain ring.
What do you recommend ? Pretty sure a 36t wont fit, so 34t, but what make and where to buy is what I'm after.
 
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