All New 2023 Orbea Wild

[esmiralda_h]

That's a really low stack with no stem spacers, do you prefer to have it setup like that or did the bike ship like that?

the bike comes with a 160mm fork and flat handlebars. The fork is now 180mm and the handlebars are 25mm rice. For me so perfect

 

[BIG-DUKE-6]

Thanks I will then go ahead to order...

You’re probably looking at 4-8 weeks . Be aware the cosmic carbon finish can be a roll of the dice. Paint finish will take longer.

 

[Tony4wd]

That sucks Vidwiz but at least you had the skills to fix it. Have you dropped many motors before? Maybe post a pic of the fully assembled bike?

 

[BIG-DUKE-6]

If it helps…… nice paint job!!

But seriously, good for you going “hands on” .
It’s a fantastic bike , once you get the bugs worked out.
Now that you’re in there might as well hard wire that light for night rides .

 

[SenditOTB]

Hey, does anyone know if there is some sort of range extender in the works? Would low the small 500 battery with that

 

[BermJunky]

I’ve found the Wild checks ALL the boxes. If you’re ready to up your trail game the Wild is the next step. 12-16 MPH on a XC trail is mind melting . Eats rocks and roots like they aren’t even there.

Agreed. I ride mine everywhere. This bike is truly amazing.

 

[Gw0175]

My M10 arrived last week and I've just spent the day invisiframing it! The original frame that I received went straight back under warranty for several paint issues. This one, albeit not perfect, is a lot better! The colour in the sunshine is truly outstanding! Cannot wait to take it for a spin!!!

 

[Plummet]

What other bikes have the Bosch CX-RACE?

Voima, Crestline, Whyte ahhhh thats all i can think of off the top of my head

 

[Plummet]

My M10 arrived last week and I've just spent the day invisiframing it! The original frame that I received went straight back under warranty for several paint issues. This one, albeit not perfect, is a lot better! The colour in the sunshine is truly outstanding! Cannot wait to take it for a spin!!!

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Why an entire day invisiframing?

 

[Gw0175]

Why an entire day invisiframing?

It's quite a long laborious task, especially when you're OCD won't allow for any bubbles etc. I've done about five bikes now and I'm always battling against the sunset by the close of day
I also have a 3 and 1 year old so rarely get time to myself.
How fast do you do a bike??

 

[Plummet]

It's quite a long laborious task, especially when you're OCD won't allow for any bubbles etc. I've done about five bikes now and I'm always battling against the sunset by the close of day
I also have a 3 and 1 year old so rarely get time to myself.
How fast do you do a bike??

About 1.5 to 2 hours. The optimal mix of soapy water is key. Not to soapy or it takes ages to dry out and to lead or you miss the soap effect.

 

[Gw0175]

Had mine out for the first proper run today, can't fault it! Just need to get used to them big ol wheels!

 

[BermJunky]

Have been riding quite a bit. This is by far my favourite bike so far.

 

[BIG-DUKE-6]

Had mine out for the first proper run today, can't fault it! Just need to get used to them big ol wheels!

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Lol. I know what you mean.

It’s a long way down after being used to a 26”er

 

[Van Isle MTB]

Pick up my new 2023 Wild yesterday afternoon from my local shop and head out for a 36 km (with 815 meters of climbing) ride on the trails near my house last night.
Bike is absolutely fantastic so far, frame finish in blue carbon view is flawless.
The size XL bike handles my local preferred trails great (steep rock slabs, chunky technical rock and dry loose gravel chutes) it’s a loong bike with that 170mm fox 38 up front. Very stable though and very impressed by the technical climbing ability of the bike.
1st impressions are very good, battery is charged up and ready for a big ride day today.

 

[BIG-DUKE-6]

We need a close up of the paint.

Looks like you have a serious beaver problem over there

 

[BermJunky]

Pick up my new 2023 Wild yesterday afternoon from my local shop and head out for a 36 km (with 815 meters of climbing) ride on the trails near my house last night.
Bike is absolutely fantastic so far, frame finish in blue carbon view is flawless.
The size XL bike handles my local preferred trails great (steep rock slabs, chunky technical rock and dry loose gravel chutes) it’s a loong bike with that 170mm fox 38 up front. Very stable though and very impressed by the technical climbing ability of the bike.
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Yah! agreed..the paint is amazing in the blue carbon view. I dig the mat finish on yours.

 

[Van Isle MTB]

We need a close up of the paint.

Looks like you have a serious beaver problem over there

 

[Suns_PSD]

Well here's my day one experience with my 'fancy' bike. Several test rides in driveway were fine then I went out to the dirt and immediately got an error, power button on battery being continuously pressed. What if that had happened out in the boonies where I go? No way to limp it back, would only work for 5 seconds at a time before restarting. No one around here qualified to do the work, I would have had to pay for it and it is a mail order purchase so I had to tackle it. Battery compartment is very tight and a cable had apparently shifted and lodged itself against the power button. Was a 4 hr job for me because even after disassembling, the battery is lodged in so tight that it wouldn't just drop out and there is no way to grab it. Had to get creative. Getting it back in was a real treat too without getting it hung up on a cable, wire, or brake line. So not a fan of the clean look. Also found my size Large quite small even given the more upright seating position. Orbea says good for up to 77" tall individual and I am 73". Moved seat all the way back and rotated handlebars awkwardly forward to compensate but still cramped. 20% restocking fee so I elected to keep it for now but will likely resell at a loss. Also my H10 was 56.6 lbs which was a little disappointing. Yes, 750 battery. Hope you all have better luck than me...

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Good on you for getting it done.

If you aren't aware, all e-bikes are 'projects' with multiple issues based on my reading and my own limited experiences.

That weight however makes me glad I went with a mid-power as my 43# Relay feels heavy as heck!

 

[BermJunky]

Good on you for getting it done.

If you aren't aware, all e-bikes are 'projects' with multiple issues based on my reading and my own limited experiences.

That weight however makes me glad I went with a mid-power as my 43# Relay feels heavy as heck!

Feels heavy when riding it? My Wild is 51 lbs and I really don’t feel the weight is a negative.
I had to adjust to the length - 1277 wheelbase - much more than the weight.

 

[Paris Doo]

Nice bike but what is the story behind the stem & handlebars combo?

 

[ikaramboo]

Does anyone happen to know the correct chain length on the new wild? Or could someone please count the links? 🫣

My chain broke and took a few links out and dont know the exact length know.

Cheers

 

[habaden]

Anyone have an aluminum model? Any comments on the frame quality?

 

[BermJunky]

Anyone have an aluminum model? Any comments on the frame quality?

Why would you worry about frame quality?

 

[habaden]

Why would you worry about frame quality?

Mostly just wanted to hear how the paint quality is compared to carbon and how the stiffness is

 

[Gw0175]

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Lovely bike! I see youve put your own stem etc on. I have the parts to do this but was concerned about the clearance of the top of the fork under the downtube with the knockblock function removed? Any issue?

 

[jbrown15]

Why would you worry about frame quality?

I’d be concerned too if they haven’t done anything to fix the issues they had on the older frame.

The amount of frame failures was rather alarming.

 

[BermJunky]

I’d be concerned too if they haven’t done anything to fix the issues they had on the older frame.

The amount of frame failures was rather alarming.

It’s a completely different frame.

 

[jbrown15]

It’s a completely different frame.

Doesn’t mean anything if they didn’t change the manufacturing process. Do you even know what was causing the frames to crack?

Because they all cracked in the same spot mine did and if they have changed how the welding the frame on the seat tube just above the motor I can see it happening again.

I hope they’ve corrected it so I don’t have to warranty any alloy ones that will be sold to our customers.

 

[BermJunky]

Doesn’t mean anything if they didn’t change the manufacturing process. Do you even know what was causing the frames to crack?

Because they all cracked in the same spot mine did and if they have changed how the welding the frame on the seat tube just above the motor I can see it happening again.

I hope they’ve corrected it so I don’t have to warranty any alloy ones that will be sold to ou

Doesn’t mean anything if they didn’t change the manufacturing process. Do you even know what was causing the frames to crack?

Because they all cracked in the same spot mine did and if they have changed how the welding the frame on the seat tube just above the motor I can see it happening again.

I hope they’ve corrected it so I don’t have to warranty any alloy ones that will be sold to our customers.

If you work at a shop you may want to ask your rep or the factory. Have a great day.