Orbea Wild hardtail with STEPS E8000 announced
Recently Orbea introduced the first full suspension E-MTB in the company’s history, now the Spanish brand add a hardtail with similar technologies to their lineup. The new Orbea Wild hardtail is built around a Shimano Steps E8000 motor and offers two options in terms of wheel sizes, we’ve got all the relevant information for you.
Orbea gives riders the choice between 27.5+ and 29″ wheels, all models are available in both wheel sizes. Like some other manufacturers (recently Pivot with their Shuttle E-MTB), Orbea chose to integrate the conventional, external Shimano battery into the frame. Why are many bike makers skipping the fully integrated Shimano battery? The answer is simple: At the same capacity, it is not only 25% larger than the external battery, but also 12% heavier. Orbea also makes use of the new speed sensor, that has the magnet integrated into the rear brake rotor. A reinforced skid plate is intended to protect the motor from rock strikes.
Orbea Wild 10 27S/29S
Fork FOX 34 Float Factory E-Bike 120 mm
Motor/Battery Shimano E8000/504 Wh
Brakes SRAM Guide RE
Drivetrain SRAM EX1
Seatpost Race Face Aeffect Dropper
Stem Race Face Ride 35
Handlebar Race Face Ride 35 760 mm
Tires Kenda Havock 27.5″ 2.8″/Kenda Havock 29″ 2.4″
Wheels DT Swiss H-1700
Price € 4,999
Orbea Wild 20 27S/29S
Fork FOX 34 Float Performance E-Bike 120 mm
Motor/Battery Shimano E8000/504 Wh
Brakes Shimano XT
Drivetrain Shimano SLX 1×11
Seatpost Orbea Digit
Stem Race Face Ride 35
Handlebar Race Face Ride 35 760 mm
Tries Kenda Havock 27.5″ 2.8″/Kenda Havock 29″ 2.4″
Wheels Sun Ringle Düroc
Price € 3,999
Orbea Wild 30 27S/29S
Fork RockShox Judy Gold RL 120 mm
Motor/Battery Shimano E8000/504 Wh
Brakes Shimano MT500
Drivetrain Shimano SLX 1×11
Seatpost Orbea Digit
Stem Orbea
Handlebar Orbea 780 mm
Tries Kenda Havock 27.5″ 2.8″/Kenda Havock 29″ 2.4″
Wheels Orbea Tryp
Price € 3,599
Orbea Wild 40 27S/29S
Fork SR Suntour XCR 120 mm
Motor/Battery Shimano E8000/504 Wh
Brakes Shimano M315
Drivetrain Shimano Altus 1×9
Seatpost Orbea OC-I
Stem Orbea
Handlebar Orbea 780 mm
Tries Kenda Havock 27.5″ 2.8″/Kenda Havock 29″ 2.4″
Wheels Orbea Tryp
Price € 2,999
More information on orbea.com
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Words: Photos: Orbea PR
