2027 Orbea Wild LT Released - Avinox Powered

[Carl_W]

Rob how does Orbea compare with the Whyte Karve EVO RSX that you reviewed on YouTube on spec, geometry, price etc as both are m2s powered long travel bikes

 

[Suns_PSD]

So, when are we going to read some rider reviews, weights, etc.?

Anyone in this thread getting one this month?

Stoked to hear about the new Wild from real owners!

 

[Carl_W]

So, when are we going to read some rider reviews, weights, etc.?

Anyone in this thread getting one this month?

Stoked to hear about the new Wild from real owners!

I've ordered a Karve EVO RSX and delivery is 16th July, so i would be really interested to hear what the Orbea is like as it was a bike I was considering but I wasn't sure when it would be released or delivery dates

 

[Geas]

This is what scares me a little buying a bike before hopping on it. The Large is very close in numbers to my current S4 enduro which I love so I'm hopeful the Wild will be a similar fit. But at 5 ft 10in, I'm sort of between sizes which is always fun

100% same here. 5 10, love my s4 enduro. will go L on the wild.

 

[Ou812]

So, when are we going to read some rider reviews, weights, etc.?

Anyone in this thread getting one this month?

Stoked to hear about the new Wild from real owners!

The only Orbea dealer near me told me he wouldn’t have any stock until September or October. It’s a really small shop so I’m guessing he’s way down on the list to get bikes though. The bigger online shops down in England all say “dates to be confirmed” so no idea when they’ll be getting any.

 

[Plummet]

The MX size Large wheelbase spec is loooong at 1288mm. My S4 Levo 4 in long (444mm) chainstay setting has a 1233mm wheelbase! Plus 55mm is a bit concerning for where I ride. The 73,6º seat tube is a a lot more slack than anything I've been considering too. Might need to demo a Wild before I'm ready to order.

This video from Hawes (even just the first 20 seconds) provides context for my concern about the long wheelbase.

You sir could benefit from a well practiced nose wheelie turn. That will solve ya problems.

 

[Plummet]

Well, Orbea havent just chucked an avinox motor and battery in a bike like pretty much every other company. They have developed there own mapping, electronics and integration. So Kudos to them for taking development to the next level.

For me i'd ditch the Electric shifting and electric shock. I'm not interested in that in the slightest. wouldn't mind the integrated e dropper.
But that hard wired remove cable through the bar is stupid, stupid. They need to make that remote wireless.

Its good to see them ditching the headset cable routing too.

The bike is sexy as fuck. Definitely one to put on the list to consider for my next E.

 

[Powerslider]

You sir could benefit from a well practiced nose wheelie turn. That will solve ya problems.

I realize it's tempting to comment on my (lack of) skills and technique, but frankly it's missing the point. A longer bike will simply make it more difficult and demanding to navigate tight situations than a shorter one would. This reality only becomes more pronounced as rider skill level goes down. I already see the difference it made going to my Levo's long chainstay setting; and that's only +9mm. I do like this long setting and run it on my Levo, but the thought of riding a bike that's another 55mm(!) longer seems like it would be like driving a semi. I want to test one before I place an order. Might not even have to if Orbea locked out Class 3 mode though. We'll see.

 

[Brawwp]

I realize it's tempting to comment on my (lack of) skills and technique

Your skills and technique are fine man! I think more people should film themselves pov and see how humbling it is. What you thought looked blazing fast and huge drop looks like nothing on camera lol. Really gives you perspective when you watch the pros pov.

 

[Plummet]

I realize it's tempting to comment on my (lack of) skills and technique, but frankly it's missing the point. A longer bike will simply make it more difficult and demanding to navigate tight situations than a shorter one would. This reality only becomes more pronounced as rider skill level goes down. I already see the difference it made going to my Levo's long chainstay setting; and that's only +9mm. I do like this long setting and run it on my Levo, but the thought of riding a bike that's another 55mm(!) longer seems like it would be like driving a semi. I want to test one before I place an order. Might not even have to if Orbea locked out Class 3 mode though. We'll see.

Sure shorter bikes are better for tight. But worse for fast. This bike is pretty standard geo and wb for a 170 big hitting enduro bike. All other bikes in this category will have similar wb's. So if you want a 170/180 stormer you will have to give up wb from the shorter travel am/trail bikes. You can have stable, long, low and slack with gobs of travel with a short wheelbase unless you purposefully undersize the bike and ride cramped.

The answer in super tight is to build your nose wheelie capability. Then all of a sudden the tight switch back problems go away. Its a good skill to have regardless of the bikes wheel base.