Orbea rise emtb rider here

[oferlaor]

Hi guys,

new user on this forum

Been riding about 6 years or so (54m) after my wife got into it, so we ride together. Last 3y I moved to emtb, which really upped my technical game. Before switching to the Rise, I was dead tired after each ride (usually technical riding, 30km x 500m) and didn't feel like I was getting any better. After switching to emtb, I really felt like I was getting the hang of things and doing more and more technical moves. I can do a decent manual, but no wheelies or bunny hops. I'm slowly increasing drop heights, climbing higher and getting better at different types of terrain.

I'm really happy I chose the lighter bike. It feels very similar to my previous MTB (Scott Spark 920) rather than a full heavy emtb, which I saw a lot of my peers losing their fitness after switching.

 

[Paulquattro]

Welcome to the forum

 

[Farrick]

Hi oferlaor,
I have just had my first ride on my new Orbea Rise, thoroughly enjoyed it though I haven't quite figured out how to get the best out of the battery yet

 

[oferlaor]

With the Rise, you're supposed to forget that you have an ebike (except for the whine the motor makes sometimes...).

What I do is start out in echo and move to trail. If there's a steep climb, I'll try to make it as far as I can before pushing it harder.

If it's not an extra long ride or with a high climb (70km / 1000+m climb) you should just ignore the battery and just enjoy your ride... If you expect it to be more than that, take a portable battery with you.

Really enjoying the Rise. Looks like you have an M10 there, nice choice.

 

[BikingLovingMomma]

Does your wife ride the orbea as well? Looking for a lighter option to the Turbo Levo.

 

[Farrick]

I can't help you there, my wife doesn't partake!

 

[socal 2024]

Hi guys,

new user on this forum

Been riding about 6 years or so (54m) after my wife got into it, so we ride together. Last 3y I moved to emtb, which really upped my technical game. Before switching to the Rise, I was dead tired after each ride (usually technical riding, 30km x 500m) and didn't feel like I was getting any better. After switching to emtb, I really felt like I was getting the hang of things and doing more and more technical moves. I can do a decent manual, but no wheelies or bunny hops. I'm slowly increasing drop heights, climbing higher and getting better at different types of terrain.

I'm really happy I chose the lighter bike. It feels very similar to my previous MTB (Scott Spark 920) rather than a full heavy emtb, which I saw a lot of my peers losing their fitness after switching.

Just (ordered) the same bike, haven't taken delivery just yet. I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve waiting to open my present.... what do you think so so far? any issues?

 

[oferlaor]

I’m coming close to using this bike for 3y. It’s hard to compare my skill level before and after it because it was such a huge leap thanks to the light package and closeness to a regular mtb.

What can I say. I was originally worried it wouldn’t be as powerful as a full emtb but I’m very happy to have made the move.