Yep, size help again..

[tronicmannen]

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Hi!

Okay, I know this is a common question that comes up often, but sometimes you just want to feel like you’re making the right choice…

I’m buying an Orbea Rise M10 Lt tomorrow. I’m torn between sizes M and L.

181.5 cm, 87 kg, 85 cm RAD. Normal arms, legs, and torso.

I enjoy technical trails that are occasionally tight, but at the same time, I also like some speed now and then. I’m a bit more downhill-oriented but mostly ride in the woods, with pure downhill maybe once a month.

What worries me is that L feels cumbersome and that M might be too small.

Is it safe to go for an M?

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Regards!

 

[mistermtb]

I have an Orbea Rise H15 2022 size M, I'm 175cm and feel this size ok for me, with little too small feeling. I'm pretty sure I would chose L with my next Orbea (if it ever happend). The size is ok when I ride while sitting, but when in attack possition I feel I'm to far front of the bike.

 

[Cell4soul]

I am 178 cm. I test rode a large and it felt good. A medium would work too, but I think I’d go large if I was going to order.

 

[bicycle_up_grades]

180cm tall, fairly average proportions, I ride an XL with very slightly narrower handlebars. Love the fit for xc and trails.

Don't rely on other peoples experiences, try them for size in real life.

..Nick

 

[mikimono]

Hi! I profit this post for my own same doubt. In my case I go for a 2025 Rise Sl M10.

My data:
- Height: 178cm
- Leg: 81/82cm
- Saddle height on my current H15: 72cm

Now I ride a Rise H15 2022 in L size. Good and fair enough by now, but always had something in my mind telling the bike felt a bit large form me. Not physycal issues. It's just psychological.

I love to do scenic routes through the mountains, almost always on wide tracks and some easy trails. I never do complicated or technical descents (I'd rather go on foot)

Question: M or L for the new Rise?

Any with knowledge in geommetrics and/or biomechanics?

Thsnk you!

EDIT: Something to take into account with previous rise vs 2025 model.

With the 2025 model Orbea changed the size chart.
2025 is a new model a new geometry.

In previous models (up to 2024) range was as follows:
M - 160cm / 175cm
L - 170cm / 185cm

On 2025 model size range as follows:
M - 160cm / 180cm
L - 170cm / 190cm

That's why, I took an L on 2022 model. But I'm unsure with the new 2025.

 

[norstar]

Late to the party but I own a size M Orbea Alma and a size L Orbea Rise. I'm 176cm, 87kg with a 30" inside leg. There's no question the L is right for this sort of size. You can get away with the M in terms of leg length and saddle etc, but I found the Alma and a size M Rise that I tried, a bit too short in the arm, so I was "pushed back" on the saddle. The bike doesn't feel unwieldy - quite the opposite and I like the feeling of it being planted...

 

[mikimono]

Late to the party but I own a size M Orbea Alma and a size L Orbea Rise. I'm 176cm, 87kg with a 30" inside leg. There's no question the L is right for this sort of size. You can get away with the M in terms of leg length and saddle etc, but I found the Alma and a size M Rise that I tried, a bit too short in the arm, so I was "pushed back" on the saddle. The bike doesn't feel unwieldy - quite the opposite and I like the feeling of it being planted...

Thank you for your feedback!
In your case is it 2025 model or previous one?

I had an LT15 model 2022 and I had it L size.

BUT: If you see on my post, the size reccomendations made by Orbea have changed on 2025 model.

In previous models (up to 2024) range was as follows:
M - 160cm / 175cm
L - 170cm / 185cm

On 2025 model size range as follows:
M - 160cm / 180cm
L - 170cm / 190cm

I finally changed to an M size on 2025 model. Just in case I configured the headset to 50mm.

NOTE: As curiosity, I sized myself (it was a while since I didn't measured my height... and noticed I'm 2cm less tall than I used to be... I'm getting old I'm afraid....