Orbea Wild M-Team MyO Showroom
11.03.24 07:43 52024-03-11T07:43:00+01:00Text: NoPain (translated by AI)Photos: Erwin HaidenLost Files: Orbea's Wild M-LTD E-MTB in a photo series thought to be lost, with which NoSane managed to capture both the high performance and the pornographic design despite a mediocre rider.11.03.24 07:43 2442024-03-11T07:43:00+01:00Orbea Wild M-Team MyO Showroom
11.03.24 07:43 2442024-03-11T07:43:00+01:00 NoPain (translated by AI) Erwin HaidenLost Files: Orbea's Wild M-LTD E-MTB in a photo series thought to be lost, with which NoSane managed to capture both the high performance and the pornographic design despite a mediocre rider.11.03.24 07:43 2442024-03-11T07:43:00+01:00
Oh, there was something else! As one or another loyal reader might remember, NoPain and NoSane participated in the strictly limited Mr. EIT's Patreon Autumn Ride in the fall and were kindly provided with two loaner bikes by Orbea for this purpose. One of them, the Orbea Wild Team 2023 with MyO custom paint job was examined in detail and NoSane photographed it completely in the NYX photo studio.
* A total of 20 participants took part in the Mr. EIT Community Ride, covering 40 kilometers with a medium level of technical difficulty around Seebenstein in the Bucklige Welt. The participants, including people from Wiener Neustadt and others from all over Austria and Germany, rode e-mountain bikes and together overcame 1,400 challenging meters of elevation in the autumn landscape.
Excellent!
The Orbea Wild was the "Bike of the Year 2023" in the USA and the United Kingdom. It was awarded by the most prestigious media in the industry, such as Bikeradar, The Loam Wolf, and Pinbike.
Orbea Wild M-Team MyO 2023
Last season, Orbea introduced the successor to its successful Wild E-MTB. The Enduro retained its sporty basic characteristics but was upgraded with numerous technical upgrades such as the Bosch CX Smart System (or CX-Race Smart System for the top model) as well as many detailed improvements - including the innovative integration of the 750-watt-hour battery in the downtube, without negatively affecting the geometry or the riding feel.
Besides the technical improvements, frame stiffness was a particular focus during development, to make the riding behavior even more precise. With the new frame, the Spaniards even managed to exceed the exceptionally good stiffness of the predecessor by 51% - while simultaneously being lightweight: The bare carbon frame of the Orbea Wild 2023 weighs only about 2,700 grams, almost a whole kilogram less.
32% less weight, 51% more stiffness, 50% fewer parts.
Orbea Wild M-Team
To meet the aggressive weight and stiffness specifications, it was necessary to permanently install the battery of the Bosch system (optionally 750 Wh or 625 Wh) in the frame. In both cases, the battery was placed relatively low in the downtube, ensuring a balanced weight distribution and a low center of gravity. According to Orbea, an opening for removing the battery would have reduced stiffness by about 70%, making the step to the rattle-free "Secure Battery System" understandable, but for some e-mountain bikers, it might be a deal-breaker.
Aside from the battery, the drive system offers the full Bosch power: The Smart System is available with the Bosch Performance CX or the CX Race in the top model. Both deliver a maximum torque of 85 Nm, with the Race variant expected to feel even more powerful. The system is controlled via the new Mini Remote on the handlebar and the System Controller in the top tube.
Tech Specs
| Frame: | Orbea Wild OMR 2023, 160mm travel, 29" wheels, Concentric Boost 12x148 | Cassette: | Shimano CS-M8100 10-51t 12-Speed |
| Sizes: | S/M/L/XL | Chain: | Shimano M8100 |
| Drive System: | Bosch Performance Line CX BDU3741 | Wheels: | Oquo Mountain Control MC32TEAM POWER |
| Battery: | Bosch Powertube 750Wh Horizontal BBP3770 | Tires: | Maxxis Assegai 2.50"/Minion DHR II 2.40" WT FB 120 TPI 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ TR |
| Display: | Bosch System Controller BCR3100 | Headset: | Alloy 1-1/2", Black Oxidated Bearing |
| Remote: | Bosch Mini Remote BRC3300 | Grips: | Ergon GE10 |
| Fork: | Fox 38 Float Factory 160 Grip2 QR15x110 Kashima E-Bike Optimized | Stem: | OC Mountain Control MC10 Alu SL, 0º |
| Shock: | Fox Float X2 Factory Trunnion 2-Position Adjust Kashima custom tune 205x65mm | Computer Mount: | OC Computer Mount CM-05, Garmin/Sigma |
| Crankset: | e*thirteen e*spec Direct Mount 34T Boost | Saddle: | Fizik Aidon 208x145mm manganese rail |
| Handlebar: | OC Mountain Control MC10 Carbon, Rise 20, Width 800 | Seatpost: | OC Mountain Control MC21, 31.6mm, Dropper with Shimano SL-MT500 I-Spec EV |
| Brakes: | Shimano XT M8120 Hydraulic Disc | Chain Guide: | e*thirteen Plus Bosch CX Gen4 32-38t |
| Shift Lever: | Shimano XT M8100 I-Spec EV | Weight: | 23.45 kg (BB measurement) |
| Rear Derailleur: | Shimano XT M8100 SGS Shadow Plus | Price: | from € 9,499 RRP |
Aside from the drive system, the frame offers interesting features and detailed solutions: The seat tube runs straight without any internal breaches, allowing for a high insertion depth for seat posts. This makes it possible to use long dropper posts, regardless of the frame size or height. Work has also been done on the rear suspension; compared to the previous model, it is now significantly more progressive, yet still offers 160 mm of travel. At the front, you can choose between 160 or 170 mm of travel.
Last but not least, thanks to the Orbea SIC system, cables are invisibly and optimally routed through the headset, the integrated guides, and the "Cable Pass" from the cockpit to the rear of the bike.
Geometry
The geometry of the Orbea Wild 2023 has also been significantly modernized. Now all models and sizes feature 29-inch wheels and have grown considerably in length or reach. A reach of 480 mm in size L is not an extreme value but offers a good balance for various applications. The slacker head angle should provide more stability, while the steep seat angle is helpful in climbing sections. It is also interesting that the chainstays are relatively short at 448 mm.
Geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 415 | 415 | 435 | 460 |
| Top Tube Length (mm) | 573 | 595 | 622 | 649 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 |
| Chainstay Length (mm) | 448 | 448 | 448 | 448 |
| Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 353 | 353 | 353 | 353 |
| Head Angle (°) | 64° | 64° | 64° | 64° |
| Seat Angle (°) | 77.5° | 77.5° | 77.5° | 77.5° |
| Standover Height (mm) | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Reach (mm) | 435 | 455 | 480 | 505 |
| Stack (mm) | 621 | 630 | 639 | 648 |
| Fork Length (mm) | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 |
| Rake (mm) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
Orbea MyO Program
As usual, Orbea offers its customers numerous customization options through the MyO-Program. These range from the selection of various components such as the suspension fork or the tires to the design of the frame color (for the carbon models). In this way, buyers can already put together a truly individually tuned and designed E-MTB from the factory.
Beyond Power.
Orbea Wild M-Team
