Orbea Rise M10 E-Mountain Bike 2021

Trail

Trail bikes are the quintessential “mountain bikes.” If you’re heading into the woods expecting to do it all on two wheels – climbing, technical sections, AND fun descents – you’re looking for a trail bike.

Enduro

If you’re looking for maximum performance while flying down heavier trails, an enduro bike is for you. These bikes combine ample suspension travel (typically 150mm+) with descent-focused frame geometry and components that allow for reasonably efficient pedaling.

Mountain bikes are built for tackling rough terrain with frames made of durable materials like aluminum or carbon fiber, ensuring stability and maneuverability. They feature suspension to absorb impacts from rocks, roots, and drops, providing a smoother ride.

Carbon is a composite frame material. Unlike metals, carbon is composed of fibrous strands woven into a grid and bonded with epoxy. Carbon is favored by many for its lightness and stiffness but its complexity in fabrication makes it the most expensive option.

With a maximum torque output of 60Nm, this lighter-weight version of Shimano's excellent EP8 motor is nearly half the weight of other ebike motors. Its power band feels alive, smooth and responsive, echoing your input and cadence. It's customizable through Shimano's E-tube mobile app as well, so you tune your bike to best fit your rides.

Shimano's Rapidfire Plus Deore XT shift lever delivers light and responsive front shifting for improved control out on the trail.

The Shimano XT M8100 series of derailleurs brings a new level of drivetrain silence thank to decreased tension in the low gear position and an added bumper on the pulley cage. Larger 13T pulleys increase efficiency and chain management while compatibility with Shimano's 12-speed cassettes boost range.

e*thirteen is now bringing their World Cup proven technology to the eBike marketplace, with the e*spec Plus Alloy Cranks. Made from 6061 aluminum and featuring a Slim Q factor, plus a low overall profile and volume.

With its Beam Spider construction, the SLX M7100 cassette shaves weight while increasing Shimano's MTB gearing range another gear. Using their new Micro Spline freehub body and HYPERGLIDE+ tooth profile, these 10-51T cassettes deliver advanced shifting performance.

The M7100 chain provides enhanced chain retention thanks to an extended portion of the inner plate. The chain features quick-link assembly and SIL-TEC treatment for extended offroad durability.

With a focus on reduced weight and cross-country tuned stopping power, the Shimano Deore XT M8100 lever provides intuitive modulation so that you can explore your limits with confidence.

The OC2 Dropper post is cable actuated, so it never needs bleeding and provides lightweight performance in all circumstances and conditions. The drive cable runs inside the seat post's vertical tube for a clean fit. Sealed hydraulic cartridge, cable-actuated remote control, nylon bushings, and waterproof seals provide long-lasting, reliable operation. With completely replaceable parts, distributed by Orbea, maintenance is simple.

A stiff and durable 6069 welded Alloy rim with a 30mm inner width makes these lightweight, burly wheels just what your enduro build is begging for.