Orbea designed Rider Synergy (RS) to prioritise how an eMTB feels on the trail. RS began with a bespoke motor tune and compact integrated battery and expanded into a system-level approach including HMI, wiring simplification and component integration.
The original Rise used a custom RS tune on the Shimano EP8, reducing peak torque to 60 Nm and pairing it with a compact 360 Wh integrated battery to achieve a mid-support ride.
RS evolved into a systems approach: an RS HMI handlebar control with built-in LEDs and functions, integrated electronics, simplified cockpit wiring, and features like the Orbea Smart Dropper.
The idea behind Orbea's eMTBs – Why RS is more than a motor concept 3 weeks ago by Reynaldo Ilagan Every eMTB starts with a fundamental decision, geometry and kinematics aside. For several years now, Orbea have taken a different approach, asking a more fundamental question: how should the bike feel on the trail? What began with a custom motor tune and an in-house battery has since evolved into a comprehensive development philosophy that reaches far beyond the drive system.
a clear example of technology supporting the ride without demanding attention. Strictly speaking, it's neither about a particular drive system nor a set of individual features. While RS might look like just another technical acronym at first glance, it actually addresses a far bigger question: what should guide the development of a modern E-MTB in the first place?
Why RS is more than a motor concept | E-MOUNTAINBIKE Magazine Know. For many manufacturers, that means settling which motor to use. That thinking gave rise to Rider Synergy, or RS for short.
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