We recently visited Orbea’s HQ and factory in northern Spain where we caught a sneak peek at the new Rise.Before we jump into what’s new, let’s talk about what isn’t. The Rise stays true to its roots of “More bike. Less E.” It still uses the Shimano EP8 RS, although it is an updated version with more customization than before. Travel numbers and geometry remain the same for 2023. Now let’s get into what’s new.