Rise SL M20 20mph

The 2025 Orbea Rise marks a structural shift for the platform, splitting into two distinct travel brackets to serve different trail riding approaches. Rather than a single mid-travel compromise, the lineup now divides into the 140mm-travel SL and the 160/150mm-travel LT. Both variants share the same underlying frame architecture, available in either carbon or hydroformed aluminum, and utilize a custom-tuned Shimano motor system that prioritizes a natural pedaling sensation over raw shuttle power.

This generation moves away from the strictly low-torque philosophy of its predecessor, offering up to 85Nm of torque while maintaining a relatively low system weight. It targets riders who want the handling characteristics of a traditional mountain bike but need scalable assistance for longer days or steeper terrain. By offering multiple battery capacities and a highly customizable component program, the Rise adapts to everything from fast, rolling singletrack to aggressive, rock-strewn descents.

$6,799

Build

Size

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Reach	485mm
Top tube	622mm
Headtube length	110mm
Seat tube length	430mm

Fit and geometry

The geometry of the Rise shifts significantly depending on whether you choose the SL or LT configuration. The SL maintains a fixed, trail-oriented posture with a 65.5-degree head angle and a steep 78-degree seat tube, keeping the rider centered and efficient for long pedaling efforts. The LT introduces a flip-chip in the shock yoke, allowing riders to toggle between a high and low setting. In the low position, the LT slackens out to a 64-degree head angle and drops the bottom bracket, prioritizing stability at speed and control on steep descents.

Across both models, Orbea utilizes a straight, uninterrupted seat tube design. This layout yields massive insertion depth, allowing riders on almost any frame size to run dropper posts with 200mm of travel or more. The chainstays remain a compact 440mm across the size run, stretching to 442mm on the LT in the low setting, which helps preserve the bike's maneuverability in tight corners. The cockpit routes cables directly through the headset, creating a clean visual profile at the expense of more complex maintenance.

Full specs

Frameset

Frame

Orbea Rise SL OMR 2025, 140mm travel, 29" wheels, Concentric Boost 12x148

Fork

Fox 36 Float SL Performance 140, Grip, 3-Pos, 15x110

Rear shock

Fox Float Performance 2-Pos Evol LV custom tune 210x50mm

Groupset

Shift levers

Shimano SLX M7100 I-Spec EV

Rear derailleur

Shimano SLX M7100 SGS Shadow Plus

Cassette

Shimano CS-M7100 10-51t 12-Speed

Chain

Shimano M6100

Crankset

Shimano Steps EM600; S: 165, M: 165, L: 165, XL: 165 with e*thirteen Helix Core e*spec Direct Mount 32T 55mm ChainLine chainring

Bottom bracket

Shimano EP600 RS Gen2 MC Motor

Front brake

Shimano M6100 Hydraulic Disc

Rear brake

Shimano M6100 Hydraulic Disc

Front rotor

Shimano RT64 180mm

Rear rotor

Shimano RT64 180mm

Wheelset

Front wheel

Race Face AR 30c Tubeless Ready

Rear wheel

Race Face AR 30c Tubeless Ready

Front tire

Schwalbe Wicked Will Evo TLE, 29x2.40 Super Race, Soft Compound, Addix, Brown

Rear tire

Schwalbe Wicked Will Evo TLE, 29x2.40 Super Race, Speed Grip, Addix, Brown

Cockpit

Stem

OC Mountain Control MC20, 0º; S: 35, M: 40, L: 40, XL: 50

Handlebars

OC Mountain Control MC31, Rise20, Width 800

Saddle

Fizik Terra Ridon X5 145mm

Seatpost

OC Mountain Control MC22, 31.6mm, Dropper; S: 498/170, M: 558/200, L: 558/200, XL: 618/230

Grips

OC Lock On

Builds

The Rise lineup spans carbon and hydroformed aluminum frames, with both materials available in SL and LT travel brackets. The entry-level alloy models utilize Shimano’s EP600 RS motor, while the rest of the range steps up to the lighter EP801 RS drive unit. Buyers can select either a 420Wh or 630Wh internal battery, with the smaller option favoring absolute agility and the larger catering to extended range.

Suspension spec clearly delineates the bike's intentions. SL builds feature Fox 34 forks and inline shocks, keeping weight to a minimum. LT models upgrade to the stiffer Fox 36 fork and piggyback shocks, with coil options available on select tiers.

The M10 builds represent the sweet spot for performance and value, equipping the carbon frame with Fox Factory suspension, Shimano XT brakes, and an XT Di2 electronic drivetrain. The flagship M-Team and M-LTD models introduce premium Oquo carbon wheelsets and top-tier SRAM or Shimano shifting. Across the board, Orbea’s customization program allows buyers to swap tires, adjust dropper lengths, and upgrade batteries before purchase, ensuring the bike arrives tailored to specific trail conditions.

SL H30 20mph

$4,799

LT H20 20mph

$5,699

SL H10 20mph

$5,999

LT H10 20mph

$6,599

SL M20 20mph

$6,799

Selected

LT M20 20mph

$7,199

SL M10 20mph

$8,199

LT M10 20mph

$8,599

SL M-LTD 20mph

$10,999

LT M-Team 20mph

$11,399

Reviews

On the trail, the Rise is widely praised for bridging the gap between traditional mountain bikes and full-power electric models. The motor’s power delivery requires active rider input, rewarding a higher cadence with smooth, predictable assistance rather than an abrupt surge. Testers consistently highlight the bike's agility, with one noting it is the "most natural handling eMTB I've ridden to date" (PinkBike). The SL version leans into this agile character, feeling "quick, snappy and lively" (Bebikes) on smoother, rolling terrain.

The LT variant handles aggressive descents with surprising composure for its weight class. It "tracks through rock gardens with reassuring precision" (Ebike-mtb), though some riders observed a "heavier rear-end weight bias" (Flow Mountain Bike) that requires a bit more effort to loft the rear wheel over obstacles.

While the suspension kinematics and frame stiffness earn high marks, reviewers frequently point out a few distinct drawbacks. The Shimano motor produces a noticeable mechanical clunking noise while coasting over rough ground. Additionally, heavier or highly aggressive riders occasionally note a slight lack of torsional frame rigidity when pushing the bike hard into high-load corners.