Meet the Orbea Rise, a lightweight e-bike designed to deliver a ride experience that is more like a regular mountain bike.
Orbea used Shimano's new EP8 motor with a custom tune dubbed RS (Ride Synergy).
This custom tune resulted in a restricted torque setting, allowing Orbea to use a lighter frame and traditional mountain bike parts.
The final product is an e-bike that is incredibly light and agile on the trail. Orbea Rise M-Team Bike Highlights -Custom-tuned Shimano EP8 RS motor -360Wh battery -Optional 252Wh range extender available -Maximum 60NM torque -Power maps can be custom-tuned through Shimano's E-tube app -29-inch wheels -OMR carbon frame on all models -140mm (5.5-inches) front and rear travel (150mm fork option tested) -Shimano XTR 12-speed drivetrain and brakes (tested) -e*13 cranks and chainring -Maxxis 29x2.4-inch Dissector EXO+ and Rekon EXO+ front and rear, respectively -40-pounds with pedals (as tested) -$9,499 USD (as tested) with models starting at $6,499