Orbea Rise LT

85/100
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81
Orbea Rise LT
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Facts

Gender
Men, Women
Type
Electric, Mountain, Trail, Enduro
Release Year
2025
Brand
Orbea
Charge Time
3, 4.5 Hours
Top Speed
20 mph
Watts
250 W
Torque
85 Nm
Volts and Amp Hours
36V 11.6Ah, 36V 17.5Ah
Class
Class 1
Drive
Mid-Drive
Wheel Size
29”
Number of Gears
12 (1x12)
Gearing Type
External Derailleur
Weight
42.17, 43.25, 43.43 lb
Suspension
Full
Brake Type
Disc: Hydraulic
Frame Material
Carbon Fiber

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Orbea Rise LT. In summary, this is what cyclists think. Published Aug 14, 2025 by Nick Koleszar.

10 reasons to buy

  • The Rise LT comes in five builds, two with alloy frames and 630Wh batteries, three with carbon frames and a choice of 420Wh or 630Wh.
  • Testers praise the Rise LT's “top-tier” capacity for descents, one saying it’s the most natural-handling e-MTB she’s ridden.
  • Experts applaud the balanced geometry and comfortable, efficient pedaling position, adding that front wheel lift and rear traction are easy to manage.
  • The custom-tuned Shimano motors have two modes: RS (56Nm) and RS+ (85Nm). Experts relish the RS+ mode's power on climbs.
  • Testers are satisfied with the Rise LT's range, even from the 420Wh battery.
  • An expert calls the grippy Assegai MaxxGrip EXO+ front tire and robust Minion DHR II MaxxTerra DD rear the perfect combination.
  • The Rise LT frame can take droppers up to 240mm.
  • The shock flip-chip can be quickly adjusted with the wrench stored in the rear axle.
  • This bike is compatible with an optional 210Wh range extender.
  • Battery charge can be monitored via the Orbea app, Garmin watches and head units, or the optional Shimano SC-EN600 display.

10 reasons not to buy

  • Some reviewers complain of flex in the frame. This is possibly from loosening shock linkage bolts, a problem also experienced with previous iterations of the Rise.
  • Testers experience many pedal strikes, even with the flip-chip in the high position.
  • A tester of the Rise LT M10 reports flex in the rear frame and OQUO MC32 Team Power wheels in high-speed cornering and big hits.
  • Shimano’s e-bike controls are too minimalist, the app is frustratingly slow to connect, and the optional display is outdated.
  • One reviewer says the GRIP X damper (M-Team, M10) lacks sensitivity.
  • A tester of the M-Team says it isn't very forgiving, and it doesn’t absorb mid-size hits very well.
  • A test bike’s headset starts creaking, and because of the headset-routed cables, adding grease takes two hours.
  • One reviewer suffers a stripped fixing while swapping shocks and has to wait for Orbea to send the proprietary replacement.
  • Reviewers bemoan the noisy motor and shock.
  • The range extender occupies the only bottle-cage mount and makes the highest assist mode unavailable.

Bottom line

Orbea’s Rise LT is a trail e-MTB with FOX suspension (160mm front, 150mm rear) and a custom-tune Shimano EP801 motor. The five builds include options of alloy or carbon frames and 420Wh or 630Wh batteries. Only the carbon builds are tested. Experts disagree on whether the frame is too flexy, too stiff, or perfect; but possible problems with loosening suspension fixings complicate matters. Reviews celebrate the geometry, motor performance, and range. The bike thrives when ridden hard, but it lacks sensitivity and isn’t very forgiving. The Rise LT is deemed a compelling option for those seeking a hard-charging lightweight trail bike with plenty of grunt.

Expert Reviews

81/100 based on 5 rated expert reviews
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Mountain Bike Rider
Level 5 expert

The Orbea Rise Was One of the Original SL E-Bikes, and I Think New LT Version Is Better Than Ever. More Travel, More Power and More Options Make It More E-Bike, Not Less

Level 5 expert

The new Orbea Rise LT is better than the original. It has better geometry, better range and more options than ever for the rider to customise their build. It still misses the mark though.

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90
BikeRadar
Level 5 expert

Orbea Rise LT M-Team Review

Level 5 expert

… the Rise LT hits both the SL and trail bike category nails firmly on the head; it’s fun, fast and agile with a broad performance band. The only caveat is it’s not the most forgiving to ride…

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79
ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine
Level 5 expert

Orbea Rise LT – In Our Big 2025 Trail Bike Comparison Test

Level 5 expert

The Orbea Rise LT combines strong uphill performance, intuitive handling, and a capable suspension system in a versatile package… it can be perfectly adapted to individual needs. However, you’ll have to accept some minor compromises, like the motor’s rattling noise and limited agility.

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77
E-MOUNTAINBIKE
Level 5 expert

The Best E-Mountain Bike of 2025? Orbea Rise LT M-Team on Test

Level 5 expert

Even without a podium finish in this test, the Orbea Rise LT M-Team remains a mind-boggling fun machine, combining a low system weight, playful handling, and strong suspension… The only real drawback? The clunking noise of the Shimano motor.

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80
Vital MTB
Level 5 expert

2025 Orbea Rise LT M10 E-Bike

Level 5 expert

[The] Rise LT remains an e-MTB with a “less e, more mountain bike” philosophy, best suited for riders looking for an e-MTB that closely resembles the handling of a traditional mountain bike.

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The Loam Wolf
Level 5 expert

Orbea Rise LT M-Team Review

Level 5 expert

If you’re looking for a bike that weighs in competitively against low-powered e-MTBs but packs a full-power drive unit and has the geometry and travel to handle just about any trail to aggressive all-mountain riding… the Orbea Rise LT should be on your list.

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Jeff Kendall-Weed
Level 5 expert

From Romance to Reality: Living with the Orbea Rise LT

Level 5 expert

For many riders seeking that sweet spot between traditional trail bike feel and e-bike assistance, the Rise LT might just be that perfect match.

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Flow Mountain Bike
Level 5 expert

2025 Orbea Rise LT M10 Review | The Pioneer Returns, Sharper Than Ever

Level 5 expert

The Orbea Rise LT hits the mark as a lightweight shred-ready e-MTB… there are not many places or trails that the Rise won’t be suited to… My only real issue with the bike is the cable routing through the headset.

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Jay Hurst Mtb
Level 1 expert

The Best E-Bike?! Orbea Rise LT M10 2025

Level 1 expert

… absolutely amazing bike. I loved it. I’d be more than happy to own this bike, [because] it just feels so much more like a normal bike, but still [has] that big battery and the good power…

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bike-test.com | ride better bikes / eMTB-test.com
Level 5 expert

Orbea Rise Review [Video in German]

Level 5 expert

And with that, Orbea has earned our Editor’s Choice Award. However, there is a slight downside with the top model: the Shimano Di2 shifting system, despite its nice features, hasn’t entirely convinced us.

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Pinkbike
Level 5 expert

First Ride: Orbea Rise LT

Level 5 expert

Overall, the bike felt well balanced from the off. It’s rare for a first ride of any bike to feel this good, let alone a first ride of an e-bike.

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brujulabike
Level 5 expert

We Tested the Orbea Rise 2025 and It Goes Straight to Our Favorites

Level 5 expert

The Orbea Rise is an electric bike that does not “contaminate” the authentic sensations offered by an MTB.

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Singletracks
Level 5 expert

The Midpower Marvel: Orbea Rise LT M10 Review

Level 5 expert

The Rise LT really is a bike that you ride like a regular mountain bike. I’m always totally rinsed when I come back from a ride on the Rise… Only I’ve covered about twice the amount of ground.

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EMTB-News.de
Level 4 expert

Better. Lighter. Full Power [German]

Level 4 expert

Anyone currently looking for a new, lightweight electric mountain bike that can also be fully customized should definitely check out the new Orbea Rise Gen3.

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Mountainbike.es
Level 3 expert

Test: Orbea Rise LT 2025 [Spanish]

Level 3 expert

… we really liked this new Rise LT 2025, which lets you have almost two bikes in one: a Rise that improves on the original in every way as a light e-MTB, and another… a full-power light… Are we creating another category?

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BikeAndRide.cz
Level 1 expert

Orbea Rise LT (2025) – A Welcome Upgrade | Test [Czech]

Level 1 expert

… the more of its secrets I managed to uncover, the more I valued and enjoyed its qualities…. For me, this new model plays one ace after another! Can you resist them?

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mtbs
Level 1 expert

Test: Orbea Rise LT & Occam LT – All-Mountain With or Without Motor? [Czech]

Level 1 expert

…the electric Rise LT beautifully demonstrates that a modern e-bike need not be a heavy, clumsy tank, but can behave much like non-motorised bikes. At the same time, it still manages to offer plenty of power and the necessary range.

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User Ratings

93/100 based on 8 ratings
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