Orbea Rise SL: suspension setup & specs
The Orbea Rise SL is an e-MTB for trail and touring with 140 mm of fork travel and 140 mm at the rear. It is powered by Shimano EP600 RS Gen 2 or Shimano EP801 RS Gen 2. Below you will find all 5 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your Orbea Rise SL →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H30 | FOX AWL (140 mm) | FOX Float Performance | – | 140 mm | Shimano EP600 RS Gen 2 540 Wh | – | €4,699 | Setup → |
| H10 | FOX 36 SL Float (140 mm) | FOX Float Performance | – | 140 mm | Shimano EP600 RS Gen 2 630 Wh | – | €5,699 | Setup → |
| M20 | FOX 36 SL Float (140 mm) | FOX Float Performance | – | 140 mm | Shimano EP600 RS Gen 2 420 Wh | – | €6,599 | Setup → |
| M10 | FOX 36 SL Factory Kashima (140 mm) | FOX Float DPS Factory | – | 140 mm | Shimano EP801 RS Gen 2 420 Wh | – | €7,999 | Setup → |
| M-LTD | FOX 36 SL Factory Kashima (140 mm) | FOX Float DPS Factory | – | 140 mm | Shimano EP801 RS Gen 2 420 Wh | – | €10,999 | Setup → |
How it compares
With 140 mm of fork travel, the Orbea Rise SL is on the shorter side; the median of the 101 comparable bikes in the “e-MTB for trail and touring” category is 150 mm. Front and rear both work with 140 mm of travel. On travel, it slots in between the Orbea Urrun and the Orbea Wild TR in the Orbea range.
Prices for the Orbea Rise SL start at €4,699 (H30), below the category median of €5,500. The top build, M-LTD, costs €10,999. Orbea uses FOX suspension throughout. In total, 3 different forks are used, from the FOX AWL to the FOX 36 SL Factory Kashima. It is powered by Shimano EP600 RS Gen 2 or Shimano EP801 RS Gen 2 with a 420–630 Wh battery.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (FOX AWL): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: turn the red FOX adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Shock (FOX Float Performance): get on the bike in your normal riding position, step off carefully and read the O-ring. Always cycle the shock a few times after pumping.
- e-MTB: because of the extra weight, start with slightly more tyre pressure – the surcharge is already built into the table below.
Target SAG for the Orbea Rise SL
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Orbea take priority.
140 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 24 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 28 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 31 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 28 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.60″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.40 bar (20 psi) | 1.60 bar (23 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.52 bar (22 psi) | 1.72 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.64 bar (24 psi) | 1.84 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.76 bar (26 psi) | 1.96 bar (28 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.88 bar (27 psi) | 2.08 bar (30 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.00 bar (29 psi) | 2.20 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.12 bar (31 psi) | 2.32 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion (or on the shock) or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.