The original Orbea Rise changed how a lot of our customers thought about electric mountain bikes. Instead of chasing the biggest motor and the biggest battery, Orbea built a bike that felt like a mountain bike first: light, quick, and so natural that you'd forget the motor was there until the trail pointed up.
That idea, which Orbea calls "Less E, More Bike," has aged well. Plenty of brands have since followed with lightweight eMTBs of their own. So for the third generation of the Rise, Orbea had to answer a harder question: how do you add more power and range without losing what made the Rise special in the first place?
Their answer is a new motor from Shimano, Orbea's own RS tune, and a lineup that now covers everything from quick, efficient trail riding to properly rowdy descending. Orbea calls it "When Everything Clicks," and after a first look, we think the name fits. This is the most powerful Rise ever, and it's still light enough to feel like a mountain bike first.
A Lighter Motor With More Punch
Every 2027 Rise runs Shimano's new EP810 motor. At 5.1 lb it's lighter and quieter than the EP801 it replaces, with much-improved sensors and control, and it puts out up to 100 Nm. That's one of the best torque-to-weight ratios of any eMTB motor out there.
As with the previous Rise, Orbea tunes the motor themselves. Their RS firmware curves the power delivery so the bike responds strongly when you're pushing hard and saves energy when you're not. In RS mode, you get the classic Rise feel, with up to 85 Nm and 400 W of support. Hold the plus button for Super Boost, or switch to RS+ mode on the remote, and you get the full 100 Nm and 600 W. That's a meaningful jump for the Rise, and it's the kind of power that makes the steepest Bay Area terrain a joy to climb.
Every model is Class 1, with pedal assist up to 20 mph.
Pick Your Battery
Every Rise can be ordered with either a 420 Wh or a 630 Wh battery, and both fit every frame size. Orbea designs these packs in-house, and their energy density is a big part of how the Rise stays so light. The 420 Wh battery weighs just 4.2 lb and keeps the bike as nimble as possible. The 630 Wh battery (6.4 lb) is the one we'd point most riders toward for big days.
For the really long rides, Orbea's 210 Wh Range Extender (2.2 lb) sits in the bottle cage and plugs into the system. Orbea's own range estimates are given in climbing, which is how we think about range here anyway:
- 420 Wh: about 1,500–1,800 m (4,900–5,900 ft) of climbing
- 420 Wh + Range Extender, or 630 Wh: about 2,200–2,400 m (7,200–7,900 ft)
- 630 Wh + Range Extender: over 3,000 m (9,800+ ft)
SL or LT
The Rise comes in two versions, both built on Orbea's high-modulus OMR carbon frame with size-specific stiffness and 29-inch wheels.
The Rise SL has 140 mm of travel front and rear. It's the lighter of the two, with builds starting around 37.5 lb, and it's the one we'd choose for fast, flowy trail riding and long days where efficiency matters.
The Rise LT steps up to a 160 mm fork and 150 mm of rear travel, with a FlipChip to fine-tune the geometry and compatibility with a mullet (27.5-inch rear) setup. Builds start around 39.7 lb. It's still a light eMTB, but it's ready for steeper, rougher terrain, and the top M-LTD RS build even gets a Fox DHX Factory coil shock.
Both share updated kinematics that are more progressive with less pedal kickback, plus a lower standover and Orbea's Steep'n'Deep design for long dropper posts. And, as usual for Orbea, there's an FLP multi-tool tucked into the suspension linkage.
One Remote, One Battery
The M10 RS and M-LTD RS models bring Orbea's RS Control System, short for Rider Synergy. The compact RS HMI remote handles motor modes, Super Boost and battery info, and it also runs the new MC10-RS Smart Dropper. The dropper weighs 548 g, offers up to 240 mm of travel, and uses a built-in sensor for features like Push to Drop and Partial Drop, which lets you set an intermediate height for technical sections. Everything runs off the bike's main battery, so there are no extra batteries to charge. Both RS builds also get Shimano Di2 electronic shifting: XT Di2 on the M10 RS and XTR Di2 on the M-LTD RS.
The Lineup
Every model comes with your choice of the 420 Wh or 630 Wh battery. Click any build below to see current pricing, sizes and colors on its product page.
Rise SL
- Rise SL M30 — Fox Performance suspension and Shimano Deore 12-speed. The most affordable way into a Rise.
- Rise SL M20 — Steps up to Fox Factory suspension and a Shimano XT derailleur.
- Rise SL M10 RS — RS Control System, Shimano XT Di2 shifting, and Oquo MC32 Pro wheels.
- Rise SL M-LTD RS — Shimano XTR Di2 shifting and XTR brakes, Oquo MC32 LTD wheels. The lightest, most refined Rise.
Rise LT
- Rise LT M30 — Fox 36 Performance fork, Float X Performance shock, Shimano Deore 12-speed.
- Rise LT M20 — Fox Factory suspension with a Float X shock and Shimano 4-piston brakes.
- Rise LT M10 RS — RS Control System and Shimano XT Di2 shifting.
- Rise LT M-LTD RS — Fox DHX Factory coil shock, Shimano XTR Di2 shifting and XTR brakes.
All models come in sizes S through XL, fitting riders from about 4'11" to 6'7". Because Orbea designs, paints and assembles every Rise under one roof in Mallabia, in the Basque Country of Spain, the M20, M10 RS and M-LTD RS can also be customized through MyO, with your choice of colors, wheels, tires and cable routing at no additional cost.
How It Compares
If you've been looking at the Orbea Wild TR or Wild LT, the difference comes down to priorities. The Wild is Orbea's full-power platform, with bigger batteries and more motor, built to climb anything and descend like a race bike. The Rise is lighter and more nimble, and it rides more like a traditional mountain bike. The new EP810 narrows the power gap, but the Rise is still the bike for riders who want the motor to help them rather than take over.
Who It's For
The Rise is for the rider who loves how a mountain bike feels. More laps, bigger loops, and climbs that used to be out of reach, on a bike that still feels playful and easy to throw around. It's also a great choice if you'll be lifting your bike onto a car rack or carrying it up a flight of stairs at the end of the day.
If you want the most power and the biggest battery you can get, the Wild is the better fit. We're happy to help you figure out which one makes sense for the riding you do.
Ordering & Test Rides
The 2027 Orbea Rise can be ordered today. We'll have demo bikes at our shops as soon as they arrive. Reach out or book a test ride and we'll let you know the moment ours are in. You can find us in San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland.
