See the new Orbea Rise LT (and SL) bikes over at Jenson USA here: https://jenson.sjv.io/OrbeaRiseJKW. Anything purchased from the links here will directly help support my channel- huge thanks in advance!
I’m also comparing the Rise to the Pivot Shuttle SL: https://jenson.sjv.io/PivotShuttleJKW
As well as to the Norco Fluid VLT: https://jenson.sjv.io/NorcoFluideMTBjkw
On my personal builds, I’m running a full Shimano drivetrain and brakes- big thanks to Shimano for being my sole sponsor for 2024! Check out the XT groups I use here: https://jenson.sjv.io/ShimanoMTBjkw
Big thanks to Endura! In much of this footage, I’m riding in the Singletrack jersey and MT500 pant: https://jenson.sjv.io/EnduraJKW
Head to http://www.DrinkLMNT.com/Jeff to get your free sample pack with any purchase.
Big thanks to Reilly for helping edit this! https://www.instagram.com/reillykintzele/
Also big thanks to Logan for helping to film this! https://www.instagram.com/loganpatricknelson/
Thanks to Savannah for the thumbnail photo! https://www.instagram.com/primalrevolutions/
My personal socials:
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Did you know I post a new riding tutorial every month? These are ONLY posted to my Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/jeffkendallweed), so join now to see these rad videos! Here’s the full list of my riding tutorials posted through September 2024:
How to WHEELIE! https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-wheelie-113121216
Effective braking: https://www.patreon.com/posts/teaching-braking-111172475
How to Drop: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-drop-109195363
Corner Workshop with Reilly: https://www.patreon.com/posts/cornering-with-107184577
How to: Flat Corners https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-flat-104821486
How to Boost Jumps: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-boost-is-103378303
How to Ride Rigid (and not die): https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-ride-and-101461266
Get Low, Get Pro: https://www.patreon.com/posts/get-low-get-pro-99481858
How a Bike CAN Make you a Better Rider: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-bike-can-you-97605000
Avoid a Case of the MTB Mondays: https://www.patreon.com/posts/avoid-case-of-95625880
How to Ride Low Speed Drops: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-ride-low-93774267
How To: Airtime Bike Control https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-air-time-92051562
Riding Techniques for your Feets: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ridings-for-your-89999826
How to Ride in Summer Time Dust: https://www.patreon.com/posts/trust-me-its-88585343
Corners are jumps, change my mind: https://www.patreon.com/posts/corners-are-my-86987274
4 (and ½) Summer Riding tips: https://www.patreon.com/posts/4-5-summer-tips-85207251
How to Hit New Jumps: https://www.patreon.com/posts/hitting-new-and-83883299
Berm line choice: https://www.patreon.com/posts/line-choices-for-82322348
How to ride like a pro (and not a squid): https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-ride-like-80864886
How to MANUAL: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-manual-my-79363708
Wet weather riding tips: https://www.patreon.com/posts/wet-weather-tips-78055037
How to ride ROUGH corners: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-ride-76582910
50 tips to be a better mountain biker: https://www.patreon.com/posts/50-tips-to-be-75352100
How to land jumps: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-land-74063598
How to ride steep trails: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-ride-72705363
How to sprint without pedaling: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-sprint-71580461
How to ride flat corners: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-ride-flat-68552084
How to jump found gaps: https://www.patreon.com/posts/67255256
How to stoppie turn: https://www.patreon.com/posts/65842496
5 tips to improve bike control and balance: https://www.patreon.com/posts/56839920
How to levitate out of corners: https://www.patreon.com/posts/55607066
Three simple cornering tips: https://www.patreon.com/posts/54371316
How (and when) to rock roll or drop: https://www.patreon.com/posts/53126562
How to jump with fluidity- and not DEAD SAILER! https://www.patreon.com/posts/51914476
How to Lanual: https://www.patreon.com/posts/50695443
How to climb ledges without a bunny hop: https://www.patreon.com/posts/49476021
Which brake to use when: https://www.patreon.com/posts/which-brake-to-48108425
Different bikes, different riding techniques: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46925782
How to ride FLAT PEDALS through the ROCKS: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-ride-flat-45662347
How to ride wet roots and steep chutes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/44507851
And over 25 more videos ONLY posted to my page here: https://www.patreon.com/jeffkendallweed
00:00 Chapters
0:26 Intro
0:53 Unboxing
2:26 Who is Orbea?
3:45 Intended use
5:50 Spain and 1st look
7:17 My loaner Rise LT
9:42 Complaints…
10:50 Stiffness and suspension
13:15 Norco Fluid VLT comparison
14:09 Pivot Shuttle SL comparison
15:09 Conclusion