Orbea Rise , anyone seen one yet ?
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jim0905
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? I've got the same thing and I and no one I know could work out what it was for. Thanks for the answers above. Should read the manual really ?
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westcoastmtbr
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Believe the Hype! The Rise exceeds expectations and what a sweet ride.
As for the sizing, at 6'1" and 33" inseam, the Large fits perfectly and thank goodness I didn't get the XL. It would have been waaaay too big.
Now for a couple of observations after 4 rides:
1. The EP8 Motor is above expectations in terms of it's smooth operation, silence, and Orbea Tune. Cut off from the power is so much more improved above 20mph and the reengagement is seamless. I shall also note I am very much in love with the Tune. I feel like this bike knows just when I need a shot of power!
2. I find my rides with periods of riding with the power off, and enjoying complete silence on small inclines, flat sections, or just for the need of silence on the trail. I can estimate 30-40% of off power during rides.
3. Weight. As noted above, you can actually ride this bike with the power off for long times. This is all due to the weight. I couldn't achieve this on my old Full Fat ebike.
4. Geo. This bike is snappy, poppy, and just plain fun. The extra added weight makes her a blast on the downhill!
5. Range- Super impressed. Power management with the set tunes is just right on Orbea.
6. Build Quality and Colors are impressive.
Only suggested improvements- 175 dropper on the large, 200 mm rotor up front.
As for the sizing, at 6'1" and 33" inseam, the Large fits perfectly and thank goodness I didn't get the XL. It would have been waaaay too big.
Now for a couple of observations after 4 rides:
1. The EP8 Motor is above expectations in terms of it's smooth operation, silence, and Orbea Tune. Cut off from the power is so much more improved above 20mph and the reengagement is seamless. I shall also note I am very much in love with the Tune. I feel like this bike knows just when I need a shot of power!
2. I find my rides with periods of riding with the power off, and enjoying complete silence on small inclines, flat sections, or just for the need of silence on the trail. I can estimate 30-40% of off power during rides.
3. Weight. As noted above, you can actually ride this bike with the power off for long times. This is all due to the weight. I couldn't achieve this on my old Full Fat ebike.
4. Geo. This bike is snappy, poppy, and just plain fun. The extra added weight makes her a blast on the downhill!
5. Range- Super impressed. Power management with the set tunes is just right on Orbea.
6. Build Quality and Colors are impressive.
Only suggested improvements- 175 dropper on the large, 200 mm rotor up front.
westcoastmtbr
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Los Gatos, CA area. Demo, JNT, Wilder, and Kennedy.
I’ve now had my second run out having made some changes to my suspension settings, basically i found that both the shock and fork need more psi than the manuals lead you to believe, but my shock pump is pretty ancient and is probably not accurate. New one on the way!
I still reckon it needs the larger grey volume spacer fitting to give a more progressive feel, so that’ll be going in soon.
I also changed the rear tyre from the Rekon to a DHR2 Minion without even trying the Rekon which looks like it would struggle in UK winter conditions.
Brakes wise - they feel like they need a bit of a bleed as there’s a bit too much movement on the lever before anything happens and they will pump up a bit, so another job to do. They also squeal a lot at times as someone else mentioned, but that doesn’t bother me too much.
Overall the bike handles just like a non e mtb despite the extra kgs, so I’m well pleased ?
I still reckon it needs the larger grey volume spacer fitting to give a more progressive feel, so that’ll be going in soon.
I also changed the rear tyre from the Rekon to a DHR2 Minion without even trying the Rekon which looks like it would struggle in UK winter conditions.
Brakes wise - they feel like they need a bit of a bleed as there’s a bit too much movement on the lever before anything happens and they will pump up a bit, so another job to do. They also squeal a lot at times as someone else mentioned, but that doesn’t bother me too much.
Overall the bike handles just like a non e mtb despite the extra kgs, so I’m well pleased ?
RickBullotta
E*POWAH Elite World Champion
Just a heads up that lever movement + squeal could be a leaky caliper or hose that got brake fluid on the pads/rotors. Probably worth checking out.
jim0905
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Found the same with the brakes myself. Seems to be the rear that's the main problem with too much movement before anything happens but a couple of pumps seems to sort it. They do squeal a bit as well but only when they're cold.
I've had the shockwiz on the rear and found I needed more psi than what I'd initially put in. In fact 20 psi more. It was also suggesting volume spacers but once I got the pressure set that disappeared. Only thing I couldn't get in the green was the low speed compression. Was asking to make softer but it was fully open so nothing I could do.
All part of the fun of a new bike, playing around with the settings til you get it how u like it best ? Will check for any brake fluid leakage but don’t think that’s likely. I’m used to sram guides where I get instant bite from a nice chunky lever. It’s been a long time since I’ve had shimano brakes, and from memory i will need some special mineral fluid rather than dot4.
jim0905
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Definitely ?? its a long time since I've had shimano brakes as well. Bit of a Hope fan so missing that nice modulation.
RickBullotta
E*POWAH Elite World Champion
I would at least clean off the pads, rotors, and the inside of the caliper(s) with isopropyl alcohol wipes. They shouldn't squeak at all. And yes, you need mineral oil for these brakes. Shimano brakes are super simple and easy to bleed also, which is nice. As always, remove the pads and use the bleed block to do a proper bleed (getting mineral oil on your pads, rotors, or the inside of your calipers is no bueno)!
Cdale
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Hi, new the the forum. Just wanted to share I got my new Rise M10 yesterday. Haven't properly ridden it yet as it is raining, but so far it looks amazing!
westcoastmtbr
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jka
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My only complaint about the bike is getting those ugly stickers off the top tube. I tried peeling them off...no luck. Now I have to find some solvent that will get them and the adhesive off. Come on Orbea, put the plastic ones on that peel off easily.
westcoastmtbr
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Yes, there are lots of blue ones around as I was told they were the most popular color. It would have been so awesome to get one custom painted, but will all the delays, I'm more than happy with this combo on my bike. Congrats!
SimonDee
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My M10 is on order but as its build slot is half a year away I've not sorted the MyO out yet. Anyone gone for or seen raw carbon yet?
bbred
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Hi I've just ordered the same colour as yours ( your bike looks great by the way) and wondering if all the paint work is Gloss as the description on the manufacturer's site says matte/gloss. I'm asking because I want to order invisiframe in right material. I can see some matte near the motor? Any advice would be welcome. Thanks
jim0905
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It's gloss front and matte rear
For this blue frame I would go gloss both front/rear. The rear matte is a bit dull and gloss all the way will look better IMHO. Besides Invisiframe only makes a front matte/ gloss rear for the Ice green frame and no mix/match for the blue.
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I've fitted one to my ice green / ocean frame . It's matte front gloss rear but the kit isn't quite correct . The motor area is gloss but sections in the kit for that area are matte , the only gloss parts in the kit are for the chain stays and seat stays . It looks ok so I'm not too worried , just something to bare in mind
You know what’s a joke? People commenting about what other riders want to do with their bike, whether it’s installing frame protection or needing a 50t climbing gear, because they don’t ride 5 times a week. Yep!
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Yeah , an expensive bike ! It's not something you want to protect then fine , some of us do .
