RIP Orbea WILD FS h20

[Mikerb]

Cheers
very helpful

Just checked mine it has a hairline crack in the same area
FFS .

the weld on the chainstay just behind that also looks suspect.

 

[jbrown15]

The alloy chainstays commonly crack on the Orbea Wild frames, so much so that Orbea sends you a free carbon upgrade if it does.
And when you compare the alloy version to the carbon version it's easy to see why.

The carbon chainstay is so much beefier and stronger looking in the exact spot the alloy ones crack. Almost makes me wonder why Orbea continues to use the alloy ones without a redesign.

But with that said Orbea seems to be warranting all of them so they are standing behind the product.

 

[urastus]

I really hope all this is sorted on the 2022 model

I tend to buy things after they've been out for a while. You usually pay less and buy something that is generally a known. For example - just before or just after the new model has been released. With cars and motorbikes I've waited till they're near the end of their run.

Addendum: do you know about the battery charging problem that appears to be unique with the rise? It's an orbea charger and orbea battery - not limited to just the aluminium model.

 

[urastus]

I have already bought one as have others so without being rude it really doesnt matter if you would or wouldnt buy one

This is a forum where we can learn. Many here are doing their research on what to buy. The rise in particular is pretty expensive, even for an emtb. At the least I think this is a pretty good "heads up" if you're in the market for a new bike. More so when you consider what looks like another issue unique with the orbea rise - losing battery charge while the charger is still plugged in but not charging (orbea charger and battery).

 

[EnnisTheMenace]

the weld on the chainstay just behind that also looks suspect.

yup deffo cracked there too

 

[EnnisTheMenace]

The alloy chainstays commonly crack on the Orbea Wild frames, so much so that Orbea sends you a free carbon upgrade if it does.
And when you compare the alloy version to the carbon version it's easy to see why.

The carbon chainstay is so much beefier and stronger looking in the exact spot the alloy ones crack. Almost makes me wonder why Orbea continues to use the alloy ones without a redesign.

But with that said Orbea seems to be warranting all of them so they are standing behind the product.

Again I hope they have sorted the stays on the 2022 model as they claim to have fixed the other issues.

 

[jbrown15]

Again I hope they have sorted the stays on the 2022 model as they claim to have fixed the other issues.

We have a 2022 model at the shop I work at, they are the same as the 2021. With that said it doesn't mean they will all crack. You have to keep in mind that Orbea is a big manufacture and have made a ton of Wild FS's.

But it's nice knowing that if it does you get a nice upgrade. From what I've seen the only reason people haven't gotten a carbon upgrade is the whole frame was replaced, or I know that there's been one case on this forum where the customer got an alloy but thought it was because the shop had one and kept the carbon one that Orbea would have sent.

 

[Paulcon]

We’ve been looking at a Rise for my other half, this certainly doesn’t give me much confidence in their frames

 

[Tonybro]

We’ve been looking at a Rise for my other half, this certainly doesn’t give me much confidence in their frames

My Rise (carbon) takes an absolute battering and is absolutely fine. Remember, the Rise and Wild are different frame designs and have significant weight difference...

 

[Ronnieutah]

Looks extremely familiar. Should be hearing from Orbea in a few days. 3 weeks into the warranty process.

 

[jbrown15]

Looks extremely familiar. Should be hearing from Orbea in a few days. 3 weeks into the warranty process.

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Sorry are you saying that you haven't heard from Orbea in 3 weeks in regards to your warranty?

 

[Ronnieutah]

Sorry are you saying that you haven't heard from Orbea in 3 weeks in regards to your warranty?

I purchased through Jensonusa and went through Jensonusa for the warranty. Jensonusa is in contact with Orbea and said Orbea will contact us in the next few days. I started the warranty process 3 weeks ago.

 

[jbrown15]

I purchased through Jensonusa and went through Jensonusa for the warranty. Jensonusa is in contact with Orbea and said Orbea will contact us in the next few days. I started the warranty process 3 weeks ago.

I hate to say it but that's why I always suggest people support their local dealers. The warranty procedure with Orbea is really easy, they have basically a live chat directly with Orbea. I had my RMA within 3 days from Orbea.

 

[Ronnieutah]

I hate to say it but that's why I always suggest people support their local dealers. The warranty procedure with Orbea is really easy, they have basically a live chat directly with Orbea. I had my RMA within 3 days from Orbea.

That's awesome! At the time no lbs had any bikes in stock. I always try to shop local for sure!

 

[jbrown15]

That's awesome! At the time no lbs had any bikes in stock. I always try to shop local for sure!

Hopefully things start rolling with yours soon.

 

[Sixdays]

2 things about orbea. They offer good parts as opposite to other brands, but their workmaship is on level zero, frames are cracking like no others out there. I would cerainly not buy Orbea ever again.

 

[Ronnieutah]

Which frame have you had trouble with ?

The Wild FS H20

 

[jbrown15]

The Wild FS H20

It looks like it's only the alloy frames and rear triangles with issues. After receiving my carbon replacement frame and directly comparing it to my alloy frame it's easy to see why. That carbon frames have a much stronger and beefier construction in the the spots where the alloy frames are failing.

 

[Ronnieutah]

It looks like it's only the alloy frames and rear triangles with issues. After receiving my carbon replacement frame and directly comparing it to my alloy frame it's easy to see why. That carbon frames have a much stronger and beefier construction in the the spots where the alloy frames are failing.

I'm hoping to get the carbon upgrade!

 

[EnnisTheMenace]

I'm hoping to get the carbon upgrade!

I look forward to snapping my second frame and then maybe getting that upgrade.

 

[Ronnieutah]

I look forward to snapping my second frame and then maybe getting that upgrade.

I hope it doesn't come to that!

 

[Ronnieutah]

This is what orbea wants to send. Jensonusa is making sure my components are compatible with this frame.

 

[EnnisTheMenace]

This is what orbea wants to send. Jensonusa is making sure my components are compatible with this frame.

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Good for you, I still wish I had been offered a carbon upgrade

 

[EnnisTheMenace]

Mine should be ready for the weekend, my mate added hope brakes to match the cranks and carbon wheels are going to be fitted.
The fox 34 will be swapped back for the orig 38 but I might actually put a red lyrik on there in stead I am not a huge fan of the FOX 38 (for sale now). New super deluxe rear shock to come and some narrower tires, the bike feels clumsy with 2.6's to me.

 

[Ronnieutah]

I believe that's the same 2022 frame they will be sending to me. No issues with the 2021 components fitting in the 2022 frame?

 

[EnnisTheMenace]

I believe that's the same 2022 frame they will be sending to me. No issues with the 2021 components fitting in the 2022 frame?

Only one i heard about was less shock clearance on the carbon vs alloy versions.

 

[jbrown15]

I believe that's the same 2022 frame they will be sending to me. No issues with the 2021 components fitting in the 2022 frame?

No all of the components will fit.

 

[jbrown15]

Good for you, I still wish I had been offered a carbon upgrade

My upgrade to carbon wasn't offered, I had to ask for it. Once I asked, they agreed and then I had to just pay the upgrade cost.

 

[EnnisTheMenace]

Yeah I did have my mechanic ask, but was denied.

 

[jbrown15]

Yeah I did have my mechanic ask, but was denied.

I still don’t understand how or why that happened. I can’t remember but did they just contact the local Orbea rep and ask them or contact Orbea directly and ask Orbea?

I contacted Orbea directly and had zero push back from them, they were happy to oblige.