The frames haven’t been out long enough to know if they have issues or not. I have an alloy bike and it’s perfect so far. On an e-bike the extra weight doesn’t make a big difference, I think the stiffness is similar to carbon, and I like how Orbea smoothes the welds. It makes much more sense to get the better spec than to get carbon. The Fox 38 and Float X is so much better than the Rockshox 35 and Float shock. Get the H10
Nice build! What size frame are you running.
Just FYI I think the crown of the Fox 38 e-bike version where the fork meets the head tube is designed to fit the Orbea better. With a regular 38 and probably 36 the crown won’t line up perfectly. They work fine but don’t look as good imo. If you’re super picky about how the bike looks then this is another thing to consider. Another thing I’ve realized is that you should always go for better performance rather than trying to save weight on an e-bike. I’m thinking of adding another pound to the bike with a Vorsprung Smashpot in my 38
Thanks for the info. I’m not all that concerned on the appearance of it but I appreciate you passing the info along. I can appreciate your comment about adding weight to improve performance. Sometimes that’s very worth it. I figured I would check and see if anyone has run a 36 on the bike and how they felt about it. It would save a half pound. I’d like to try to get the bike around 50ish pounds without compromising the bikes abilities for the type of riding I like to do. I’ve also found a 36 at a very good price. Ultimately price isn’t the final driver but I do love to find a good bargain. Thanks for your help!
The 36 is a great fork, as a bigger dude who’s ridden most modern forks I can promise the 36 will not feel like a noodle.
Thank you for that! I appreciate your input! If the 36 works out I’ll give it a try.
. It took me about an extra 20 minutes screwing around with the headset spacers etc. getting the fork installed. The good part is now I understand it and it will go more quickly when I need to service the fork. 
I’m running an EXT Arma, fits great and is so nice
Yeah I recently bought a new Vivid and tried to fit it, but there are a few issues. Firstly it bottoms out on the frame below the control switches and secondly the air can also touches the pivot link. So unless someone comes out with a way to accommodate the trunnion at the top (which would make so much more sense ORBEA), there is currently no way the new Vivid will work, which is very unfortunate because it looks like an awesome shock!
Did you ever figure out where the water got inside?
And on Orbea's site, for the 2024 models they do most a range extender as a new option. So I assume this will be a thing.
I hadn't orderd one with mine yet, but do I need more than 750?
You can get a kit from Orbea to run a standard stem and spacers. The cables still run through the headset area but they go outside of the headset spacers. When you do this you lose the knock block aspect of your stock headset.
thanks, can you point me at exactly the right kit? or post in this 20 page thread?
I am really impressed with how much factory protection was installed on the frame when I got it. Significantly more protection than any other bike I have purchased. I’m running it as is, however I’m not overly concerned with scratches etc.
