Off the back of the launch of their flagship carbon fibre models, the Orbea Rise SL and LT now come with alloy frame options.
The Orbea Rise range grows by six bikes with the addition of two alloy Rise LTs and an alloy SL, plus the addition of the M20 spec in the carbon fibre Rise SL and LT.
Just like its carbon fibre brethren, the alloy Rise is powered by the Shimano EP801 RS motor that comes with better comms protocol than the outgoing model with the new system replacing the Profiles 1 and 2 with RS Gen 2 and RS Gen 2 MC (Mountain Control). In the former, you get the same 65Nm of the older motor, but in Gen 2 MC, you get a max 85Nm, a 15% torque increase like the other EP801 motors. This motor is more intelligent too, adjusting power to rider inputs for better performance on technical climbs and operates better at lower cadences.
There’s also three new batteries, a 630Wh battery, a 420Wh unit and a 210Wh range extender, all come with 16% greater energy density than their older counterparts. The range extender is half the size of the old Orbea range extender. Using the range extender does see a 15% lower motor output but you can sleep the extender to use the main battery first.
Any eagle-eyed race fans will have spotted the prototype Rise under Damien Oton and Gabi Torralba at the EDR-E events, the new Rise is the result of that real world testing. Riders will be able to take advantage of the new Shimano firmware update The new Rise sports an assymetric front triangle, size-specific frame stiffness and a stiffer rear triangle thanks to a larger cross-section chainstay.
Orbea succeeded in their aim to put the same length chainstays on the Rise as the Occam, with the full 29″ bike sporting a sensible 440mm chainstay. You also get the Steep n Deep seat tube that allows for maximum seat post insertion.
Like the Occam LT and SL, the Rise LT and SL sport 150mm rear/160mm front and 140/140mm respectively. Both bikes sport the new Fox Grip dampers and the Rise LT is designed for use with piggyback shocks. Anti squat on the Rise LT is 115% at sag, with anti rise at 60%. On the Rise SL anti squat rises (WHEY) to 120% with anti rise staying at 60%.
Headsets on the Rise aim to keep the internal routing faff low by using the highest quality stainless bearings and the frames use fully sealed bearings throughout. Co-moulded frame protection is augmented by the ‘second skin’ protection.
Geometry
Reach on the Rise LT in Large is 480mm with a 430mm seat tube. Head angle in Low is 64 degrees with seat tube angle of 77 degrees. Chainstays are 440mm with a wheelbase of 1258mm.
Reach on the Rise SL in Large is 490mm with a seat tube of 430mm. Head angle is 65.6 degrees with a seat tube angle of 78 degrees. Chainstays are 440mm with a wheelbase of 1245mm.
New Orbea Rise models
Orbea Rise LT M20
Key features:
- Fox 36 Float Performance 160mm fork
- Fox Float Performance shock
- Shimano SLX 12-speed drive
- Shimano EP801 RS Gen 2 MC motor
- Orbea Internal 630Wh battery
- Shimano Deore 4-piston brakes
- Race Face AR 30c wheels
- OC Mountain Control MC21 dropper
- £6,299.00 RRP
Orbea Rise SL M20
Key features:
- Fox 34 Float Performance 140mm fork
- Fox Float Performance shock
- Shimano SLX 12-speed drive
- Shimano EP600 RS Gen 2 MC motor
- Orbea Internal 630Wh battery
- Shimano Deore 2-piston brakes
- Race Face AR 30c wheels
- OC Mountain Control MC21 dropper
- £6,099.00 RRP
Orbea Rise SL H20
Key features:
- Fox 34 Float AWL Sport 140mm fork
- Fox Float Performance shock
- Shimano XT/SLX 12-speed drive
- Shimano EP600 RS Gen2 MC motor
- Orbea Internal 630Wh battery
- Shimano SLX 2-piston brakes
- Race Face AR 30c wheels
- OC Mountain Control MC21 dropper
- £4,999.00 RRP
Orbea Rise LT H10
Key features:
- Fox 36 Float Performance 160mm fork
- Fox Float X Performance shock
- Shimano XT/SLX 12-speed drive
- Shimano EP801 RS Gen2 MC motor
- Orbea Internal 630Wh battery
- Shimano Deore 4-piston brakes
- Race Face AR 30c wheels
- OC Mountain Control MC21 dropper
- £5,999.00 RRP
Orbea Rise LT H20
Key features:
- Fox 36 Float AWL HD Sport 160mm fork
- Fox Float Performance shock
- Shimano Deore/SLX 12-speed drive
- Shimano EP600 RS Gen2 MC motor
- Orbea Internal 630Wh battery
- Race Face AR 30c wheels
- OC Mountain Control MC21 dropper
- £5,099.00 RRP
