Orbea URRUN 40 Review

In the automotive and motorcycle world, Japan has always had a reputation for being a breeding ground for excellent engines. Shimano is doing its utmost to live up to this reputation in the e-bike world with the EP 6 RS engine. At steep sections, the somewhat weak Shimano motor requires a lot of initiative from the biker. The Shimano EP 6 RS gives off a well-rounded riding feeling. Fans of XXL tours are greatly restricted by the URRUN 40 with only an average range.

Good damping qualities are shown through the SR Suntour mid-range fork. Especially heavy riders should be aware that the Shimano only decelerates poorly. At the drivetrain components and the rest of the parts, Orbea uses average parts. When it comes to the geometry, Orbea does not go completely crazy. The head tube angle and reach values were chosen with care. The result: A balanced riding behaviour with a good combination of playfulness and straight-line stability. The low bottom bracket height will likely be a sticking point for trail riders, as it negatively affects handling. When I looked at the weight of the complete bike, my jaw actually dropped. With 21,44 kg, the URRUN 40 is a real lightweight. An e-mountain bike is most fun when it can be ridden on a single track like a bike without a motor. The combination of good weight and very pleasant geometry give the URRUN 40 the same natural and nimble handling as you know from non-motorised mountain bikes. Really only a few manufacturers manage to get this right.