Orbea Rise 2023: less than 16 kg, more battery options and more integration

Mountain bike 04/12/22 08:00 Migue A.

The Orbea Rise is one of the most outstanding lightweight eMTBs on the market, and its 2023 version comes with important new features that continue to push the philosophy of more bike, less electric. With more range, less weight and more stiffness, the Orbea Rise 2023 continues to focus on the original mountain bike sensations.

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Orbea Rise 2023: models and prices
Key features of the new Orbea Rise 2023
What's new on the Orbea Rise 2023
Orbea Rise 2023: models and set-ups

Orbea Rise 2023: models and prices

MODEL	PRICE
ORBEA RISE M-LTD 2023	10.999€
ORBEA RISE M-TEAM 2023	9.999€
ORBEA RISE M-10 2023	8.599€
ORBEA RISE M-20 2023	6.999€
ORBEA RISE H-10 2023	6.599€
ORBEA RISE H-20 2023	5.799€
ORBEA RISE H-30 2023	5.299€

Key features of the new Orbea Rise 2023

New motor: the Rise 2023 is powered by the new Shimano EP801 with Orbea's own RS customisation.
More range: includes a new, lighter 360Wh battery and the possibility to fit 540Wh options on carbon models.
Renewed main linkage: a stiffer and lighter frame.
Maintains Trail geometry and design: 140 mm of travel at the rear and 150 mm at the front.
The Orbea Rise 2023 is under 16 kg in its lightest version.
More integration: the SIC System allows cable entry through the headset and includes the handlebar lock.
New set-ups and colours.

The Orbea Rise 2023 weighs less than 16kg

What's new on the Orbea Rise 2023

The Rise model arrived in Orbea's catalogue in 2020 under the RS, Rider Sinergy philosophy. A model with which the Mallabia-based brand brought two worlds closer together, that of electric mountain bikes and that of conventional bikes. The idea was to leave aside large batteries and heavy mounts to achieve the most natural ride possible. It succeeded then, and now it continues to improve and advance along these lines.

Shimano EP801 motor with unique RS configuration

The first big change is at the heart of the new Orbea Rise 2023 with the latest Shimano EP801 motor in RS version. This new Shimano motor offers more adjustability and connectivity than ever before, while maintaining the RS configuration that Orbea designed for this platform to offer natural power delivery.

Motor Orbea Rise 2023 — New Shimano EP801 motor with Orbea's own RS optimisation

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The unit is the same as the standard Shimano EP801 but Orbea engineers have reprogrammed the electronics to offer maximum torque at 60 Nm and modified the power curves to achieve more natural assistance and maximise range.

RS customisation means a significant reduction in battery consumption, while offering less intrusive assistance and the ability to deliver more power when the rider is pedalling more energetically.

More range

In the battery section, the Rise introduces several important changes that expand the capabilities of this eMTB. Remember that Orbea is in charge of designing its own batteries and for this new version it has redesigned and optimised the option. This has made it possible to reduce 300 grams from its previous model.

The new 360 Wh battery is made with 21700 cells, which have a better charge/discharge ratio and better heat management. It is also more compact than the previous version and the attachment points to the frame are integrated into the battery itself. This improves the weight distribution on the frame.

Another important new feature is that carbon models will now also have the option of choosing a 540 Wh battery during the purchase process. Until now, this was only available for the aluminium versions.

autonomia Orbea Rise 2023 — Estimated range for the new Orbea Rise 2023, in metres of vertical gain depending on the mode used

To these batteries, the new Rise can add a 252Wh Range Extender, giving the possibility of 792Wh, in any model.

The 2023 line-up, in both carbon and aluminium, will share the entire electric ecosystem, using the same range extender and smart charger. With this charger, the manufacturer promises an 80% charge in just 2 hours.

Charging times on the new Orbea Rise 2023

New linkage

The Orbea Rise 2023 features a completely redesigned linkage that offers great advantages such as increased stiffness, reduced weight and compatibility with Orbea's FLP multi-tool.

multiherramienta FLP en la Orbea Rise 2023 — Detail of the integrated FLP multitool thanks to the new linkage.

The new linkage is a major improvement for this Orbea Rise 2023, as it makes the frame lighter, down to 2.2kg in size M, and improves the stiffness of the front triangle.

nueva bieleta Orbea Rise 2023 — The new linkage looks more sophisticated.

Inside, the Rise has also optimised the internal cabling and connections to continue beating the scale.

Integration levels up

Several changes have allowed the Rise 2023 to take a leap forward in terms of bike integration. Firstly, the new EN600 wireless remote to control the motor directly saves cables from the handlebars, but the Rise also incorporates Orbea's SIC System, which we've already seen on models such as the new Oiz and Wild.

Mando EN600 en la Orbea Rise 2023 — The EN600 remote is one of the most minimalist units on the market.

With this system the cables are "lost" from the steering cover, which allows them to be shorter and avoid any noise thanks to the internal routing. The Spin Block handlebar limiter to avoid unnecessary bumps on the frame is another detail to take into account in the new Rise.

The cables are inserted through the steering cover.

Aluminium, carbon and customised

The Orbea Rise was first introduced with a carbon-only range and then new aluminium options appeared. The new Rise 2023 comes straight away with 7 models in total, 4 in carbon and 3 in aluminium.

All are compatible with both battery options, and the aluminium range will be fitted with the Shimano EP6 RS motor, the same as the EP801 but with an aluminium housing instead of magnesium.

Orbea Rise Carbon colores — New colours in the carbon range

As usual at Orbea, the new Rise can be configured in many different ways. You can choose from the battery options already mentioned, you can add the Range Extender and choose from various suspension models, wheels or ergonomic measures in the cockpit or dropper post. In the carbon models it will also be possible to customise the colour and finish of the frame.

Colores Orbea Rise 2023 aluminio — Colours for the aluminium Orbea Rise 2023

Orbea Rise 2023: models and set-ups

Orbea RISE M-LTD 2023 - 10.999€

Frame: Orbea Rise OMR 140mm travel 29” C-Boost 12x148
Shock: Fox Float DPS Factory 3-Position Adjust Evol Kashima custom tune 210x55mm
Fork: Fox 34 Float Factory 140 FIT4 3-Pos-Adj QR15x110 Kashima
Brakes: Shimano XTR M9100 Hydraulic Disc
Rear derailleur: Shimano XTR M9100
Wheels: OQUO Mountain Performance MP30LTD Carbon
Seatpost: Fox Transfer SL Factory Kashima Dropper 31.6
Motor: Shimano EP8-RS
Battery: Orbea Internal 360Wh -Option 540Wh
Price: 10.999€