Pratt’s Orbea Rise
Tyler has fully embraced the e-bike trend, which we think is far more than a trend, especially in the e-mtb category. With an e-bike di2 system from Shimano, riders can set the bike up to shift fully automatically. In other words, if you prefer, you can have the bike shift for you.
This also means that riders can shift while pedaling or coasting. Let that sink in for a moment. In essence riders can always be ready for sharp climb or technical section in the optimal gear, without any frantic shifts that can sometimes throw off that flow.
There’s an added feature too, free shift. “free shift” differs from “auto-shift” in that, shifting isn’t automatic, but free shift allows riders to shift via the shifter at any time, even while coasting.
This Orbea Rise is built with the EP801 drive unit and it’s toured Ontario to highlight this new tech.
Complete with a full PRO components finishing kit that includes the e-specific cockpit and a 200mm Tharsis dropper, this bike is ready to shred!
Photos by Colin Field.
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