When choosing a bike I was looking at the Rise range and full fat MTBS with 85Nm. I chose the Rise H15 for these reasons:
Lighter bike = More agile bike and easier to lift over gates/stiles in countryside
Wanted to get fitter. I'm overweight and don't want the bike to make it too easy...
Rise H15 EP8 RS. Rode both Monkey and dog trail today at Cannock which is nearly 20km. Left it on trail for the whole 20km (40Nm) and it still made the hills a lot easier. Started on 5 bar full battery (540wh), finished on 3 bar with a trail range of 15 miles. Although initially the trail...
Did a flattish 18 mile today. Quite muddy, boggy and swampy in places. Left it on eco for most of the ride and chose trail on boggy bits. Eco (20Nm) takes the edge off having a wide tyred bike and still gives me some good exercise. I didn't think I would use eco much after reading many reviews...
So far I'm happy with the noise level from the EP8 RS. I think it sounds a bit like the noise you may get from a wind up radio when it's working. You cn hear it but it's not intrusive and is masked by other noises coming from ground contact and mu own internal huffing and puffing.
HI All,
Just joined the forum today after searching on the EP8 RS. Recently bought the Orbea Rise H15. Really pleased with it so far.
I'm very unfit at the moment and recently did a 26km ride near Eyam in the peaks as the first real test for the bike. Half the reason for buying the Ride H15...
Hi All,
Recently treated myself to an Orbea Rise H15. Mainly to get back into MTB riding and to improve my fitness. Looking to find more trails in the East midlands and sometimes further on other occasions.
Ant