Orbea Wild LT - The Yes Machine
This is the slogan for the launch of the new Wild LT electric bike family.
I was really wondering when Orbea would adopt the Avinox M2 system, that moment has arrived!
The colors are stunning, pearlescent, I can't name them, more than ROGVAIV I really don't know, I tried.
Prices start at 5599 Euros for the Orbea Wild LT H20 model
Continuing with the Wild LT H10 at 6999 Euros
Wild LT M20 also at 6999 Euros but with different features
Wild LT M10 at 8499 Euros
Wild LT M-TEAM RS at 9999 Euros
and culminates with the top-of-the-line Wild LT M-LTD RS at just 13499 Euros
If we look at the components and the level of integration, there is an explanation.
We have a portfolio of 6 models with 3 stunning colors each.
Various available options: M2S RS, M2S, or just M2 motors (Wild LT H20 has Avinox M2, max 1100 W), Fox and Rockshox forks, carbon wheels, aluminum, according to budget, preferences, and the level of performance required by riders. Each model has a configurator through which the bike's equipment level can be further enhanced.
Models can be custom configured (depending on the model):
choice of 600 Wh or 800 Wh battery (not available on all models)
type and travel of the fork
20 or 35 raise handlebar
wheels
tires
included 4A charger, the 12A can be selected as an upgrade, +159 Euros
In this article, we will only address the integration with Avinox, not the other components of the bike, or comparisons between models.
Let's see what’s new in terms of integration with Avinox!
If we look at the Avinox M2S motor (on certain models) we also see an RS drawn on it, what could that be?
As stated by Orbea, the RS optimization reduces the pedal movement required before assistance starts and increases the motor's sensitivity to the cyclist's inputs, compared to a standard M2S motor.
5x less pedal rotation required.
2x more sensitive to pedaling force.
3x more sensitive to pedaling speed.
We are already entering a zone where renowned bike manufacturers have not only adopted the Avinox M2 systems but have moved to the phase of integration, tuning, and customization to differentiate themselves from the competition, investing in R&D not just for installing a new motor in a frame but also for developing software functionalities and hardware integration of multiple electronic components.
At this moment, they have integrated the CANbus serial digital communication network used for many years in the automotive industry for power and control (remember that yesterday the Avinox FP700 battery also adopted Tabless Lithium cells Ampace 50480 first used by Elon Musk at Tesla, 4680 to reduce the number of batteries from 7000 to under 1000, Bikeverse article about e-bike batteries). In a modern car, there are hundreds of controllers throughout the car connected via CANbus.
What components are now connected to CANbus?
First, the RS HMI control buttons that control both the modes and the dropper, displaying the battery status with LEDs.
Then the dropper:
Notice the CANbus wired connection:
Advantages: remote control with buttons, electronic and without bulky wireless module plus batteries mounted on the post externally.
Moreover, it can control how far the dropper extends from the app, cool, right?
Weight and travel: 548 grams and 240 mm travel
Now the shock is also connected via wire to the controller, power and control through CANbus, no more need for batteries and wireless controller:
Beautiful, elegant, simplified, from the bike's battery we now power the derailleur, controls on the handlebars, dropper, and shock, through wires, power and control, CANbus, well, RS as Orbea calls it, congratulations on this integration!
The derailleur is also integrated via CANbus, which is not new, as it has been functional and implemented for some months with SRAM.
What components can be connected to CANbus?
Basically, anything we think could be useful for a cyclist, any active equipment that can be adapted to a CANbus controller.
We are waiting for the fork, it is the natural succession but also the ABS system, already available for bikes.
