Orbea Rise Cascade Component Link

[goldencore]

I received mine as well. The design was updated last year. Cascade even commented on a YouTube video of somebody installing the link with that info. I don't know why they don't update the website info. Maybe some legal precaution.

 

[theremotejuggernaut]

I read on Singletracks that they changed the design to prevent that.
Singletracks Tracks Orbea Rise Cascade Link Review

However, Cascade’s website still contains a note stating you may have to file off a little paint.

“We have now seen this both fit AND not fit aluminum frames from this same date range. If you have an aluminum frame please be aware that you might loose some paint. There are no structural concerns here so if you feel handy with a file all you have to do is take a little bit off.”

I‘ll be installing mine this weekend on my 22 H15 and will report back my results.

I'd image they mean to file a little of the linkage rather than the paint on the frame. If you fit it and find it rubs on the frame, take the linkage back a little so it clears.

 

[hilbil-E-bikr]

Installed mine this afternoon. No clearance problems on my ‘22 H15

 

[BAh30]

Thanks, I'll take a look. Any chance you could help me understand why the Cascade link won't work on a 2023 rise?

Orbea changed the linkage on the M, but not the H so it still works on the H models.

 

[goldencore]

Installed Link and Preload Kit on my H20, 2022 today.
When reinserting the bearing the sleeve of the preload kit turned a bit and the bearing wasn't pressed in straight. I managed to solve the problem, but one should be careful with that step.
Has anybody changed the bearings after the preload kit was installed. The bearing puller I have will almost certainly not work when the metal sleeve is in between the bearings.

 

[ebsocalmtb]

Installed Link and Preload Kit on my H20, 2022 today.
When reinserting the bearing the sleeve of the preload kit turned a bit and the bearing wasn't pressed in straight. I managed to solve the problem, but one should be careful with that step.
Has anybody changed the bearings after the preload kit was installed. The bearing puller I have will almost certainly not work when the metal sleeve is in between the bearings.

The sleeve can move around enough between the bearings to give you enough purchase to tap it out from the other side. I used a 3/8" wooden dowel to tap it out.