Second-hand Orbea Rise: price and what to check

If you're looking for a second-hand Orbea Rise, you're looking for a light e-MTB: a full-suspension trail bike with a motor that helps less than a «big» e-bike's, but leaves you with a bike that feels more like a regular mountain bike. That's its charm, and also what you need to check carefully before you pay. Here's how to tell its generation, what to check on the motor, battery and suspension, and how much people ask for a used e-bike on bicis.net today.

What the Orbea Rise is and why people look for a used one

Orbea launched the Rise at the end of 2020 with a clear idea: an electric mountain bike that weighs and handles almost like a bike without a motor. To do that it uses a Shimano motor with its own tune, the RS, which gives less push than the standard one and uses less battery. On climbs you feel the help, but you're still really pedalling; on descents, the bike is more agile than a heavy e-MTB.

That's why it's in high demand second-hand: it appeals to people who come from mountain biking and want to go further or climb with faster riders, without changing the way they ride. If what you want is a bike that climbs for you, another Orbea e-bike might suit you better: you'll find it in the guide to second-hand Orbea e-bikes, motor by motor.

The Orbea Rise generations

Before looking at the price, find out which Rise you're looking at. The serial number, the invoice and the year in the listing give you a clue; so does the shape of the frame and the down tube.

The first Rise (2020 onwards)

Carbon frame, Shimano motor with the RS tune and a battery built into the down tube, with the option of a range extender that goes in the bottle cage. It's the easiest one to find in listings. Ask if the range extender is included: it makes a big difference to what you can do on a long ride.

The aluminium Rise (from 2022)

Orbea brought out a version with an aluminium frame and a bigger battery, the Rise H. It's heavier than the carbon one, but it's usually cheaper both new and used. If you don't need to save every last gram, it's a good way in.

The updated Rise (2024)

For 2024 Orbea redesigned the Rise with a newer Shimano motor, also with the RS tune, and split it into two versions: SL, lighter and for trail, and LT, with more travel and designed for harder descending. Second-hand there are still few of them and they ask more.

What to check before buying a used Orbea Rise

A used e-bike has everything you'd check on a full-suspension bike plus the electrical system. Take your time, go with the battery charged and, if you can, with someone who knows e-MTBs.

The motor

• Ask to ride it up a hill. The motor should push without jerks or cut-outs in every mode.
• Listen: a soft hum is normal; clicks or metallic rubbing aren't.
• Move the cranks by hand with the bike still: if you feel side-to-side play, the motor bearings may be worn.
• Ask if the motor has been replaced or repaired under warranty and get the paperwork. An official workshop can read the kilometres and stored errors with the Shimano app.

The battery

• The battery is the most expensive part to replace. Ask how old it is and how it has been charged and stored.
• On a test ride, watch how much the charge drops. If it falls very fast on the flat, the battery is tired.
• Check that the charger is the original one and that it works.
• If the listing includes a range extender, test that too.

Suspension, frame and drivetrain

• Check the stanchions and seals on the fork and shock: scratches, oil or air loss.
• Move the rear wheel from side to side: play in the linkage means bearings need replacing.
• Look at the carbon in good light under the down tube and around the motor, where stones hit.
• With the motor's push, the chain, cassette and chainrings wear faster than on a regular bike. Factor their replacement into the price.

The paperwork

Ask for the invoice and check the serial number. Also make sure the bike isn't on the stolen bikes list. A high-end e-MTB with no paperwork and a very low price is a reason to be wary.

How much people ask for a second-hand Orbea Rise

The Rise is both electric and a mountain bike, so the right reference is the e-bike one, with mountain bikes alongside for comparison. These are the asking prices on bicis.net (data as of 12 November 2026; it's what sellers ask, not the final price):

An early carbon Rise, well looked after, sits in the upper half of e-bikes. The aluminium one is usually closer to the median. The updated 2024 one pushes upwards. The state of the battery matters more than the build: a good fork doesn't make up for a tired battery.

To fine-tune for your model and year, use the bike valuer. The figures come from Cycling in figures, which is recalculated every day with the active listings.

If you're selling yours

Put the generation in the listing, whether it's carbon or aluminium, the size, the year and the invoice. Add a screenshot from the app with the motor's kilometres and say what state the battery is in. If you have a range extender or a spare charger, say so. Photos of the motor, the battery out of the frame and the suspension stanchions give buyers confidence. Listing it on bicis.net is free.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Orbea Rise a real e-MTB or a bike with light assistance?

It's a complete e-MTB, with motor, battery and trail suspension, but its RS tune gives less push than the standard one. It helps on climbs and lets you ride with people without a motor, but it doesn't climb for you.

Which used Orbea Rise should I buy?

If you want the lightest bike for the lowest price, an early carbon one in good condition. If your budget is tight, the aluminium one. If you want more travel and the current version, a 2024 one, SL or LT.

How much does a second-hand Orbea Rise cost?

It depends on the generation, the frame and the battery. As a reference, on bicis.net second-hand e-bikes ask a median of €2,000 (55 listings, data as of 12 November 2026).

How do I know if the battery is OK?

Ask how old it is and how it has been charged, and do a test ride watching how much the charge drops. An official workshop can read the state of the system with the Shimano app.