Orbea Rise SL
93/100
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Facts
Release Year
Brand
Charge Time
3, 4.5 Hours
Maximum Range
50 Miles
Top Speed
20 mph
Watts
250 W
Torque
85 Nm
Volts and Amp Hours
36V 11.6Ah, 36V 17.5Ah
Class
Drive
Wheel Size
Number of Gears
Gearing Type
Weight
37.26, 40.79, 44 lb
Suspension
Brake Type
Frame Material
Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Orbea Rise SL. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
13 reasons to buy
- The Rise SL is available at a wide range of price points, with aluminum (H20, H30) and carbon (M-LTD, M10, M20) frames.
- Experts agree the Rise SL is an outstanding combination of lightweight e-MTB handling and full-power motor performance.
- Reviewers praise the bike’s balanced geometry, highlighting the superb pedaling position and comfortable fit.
- The short 440mm chainstays provide excellent agility, according to a tester.
- The Rise SL handles enduro much better than reviewers expected from a bike with 140mm of suspension travel and 34mm fork stanchions.
- A tester says the FOX 34 Factory GRIP X fork and “plush” Float Factory EVOL LV shock give the M-LTD build the ride comfort of a flying carpet.
- Experts savor the natural pedal assist and how Orbea's custom 54Nm RS pedal assist mode supports technical climbing.
- Riders can modify the three stock pedal-assist levels and add up to 12 more customized levels.
- Reviewers applaud the range for an SL e-MTB. A 154lb tester gets 50 miles and over 9,000 feet of elevation gain from the 630Wh battery using PAS 1 and RS mode.
- Buyers can choose between 420Wh or 630Wh batteries on all builds except the H30 (540Wh only). All builds fit an optional 210Wh range extender.
- One expert says this bike is so easy to ride without the motor that he once forgot to turn on the assistance.
- Orbea supplies long dropper posts with up to 240mm of travel, depending on frame size.
- Experts appreciate the included multitool (M-LTD, M10), protective film on the frame, and computer mount.
4 reasons not to buy
- Testers criticize the Schwalbe Wicked Will tires for their soft sidewalls and lack of grip.
- The fully integrated cables make servicing more difficult. Orbea says it partly addresses this with higher-spec headset bearings.
- The optional range extender occupies the sole bottle cage and makes the 85Nm RS+ mode unavailable. Riders can unplug the range extender to reactivate RS+ mode.
- One test bike produces an intermittent noise that Orbea fixes by replacing a defective part.
Bottom line
Orbea's Rise SL is a trail e-MTB with 140mm of suspension travel and a custom-tuned Shimano motor. It's available in five customizable builds. Reviewers praise the playful agility, outstanding balance, perfect geometry, excellent suspension, and great range. The combination of low weight, powerful motor, and natural assistance makes the Rise SL stand out. Experts recommend upgrading the stock Schwalbe tires. Otherwise, complaints are minor, and overall, reviewers agree Orbea effectively created a three-in-one bike with the Rise SL, combining the best of analog MTB with the benefits of both light and full-power e-MTBs.Expert Reviews
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