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Orbea Vibe H30 review

Orbea Vibe H30

CHOICE Expert Rating

79%
Recommended
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Comparably light and easy to lift.
  • Pedal assist controls were in an excellent location right next to the left handle.
  • Internal battery makes the bike feel light and look sleek.
  • Lights powered by e-bike battery.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Uphill climb required a high level of pedal assist in order to feel comfortable.
  • Lacks a screen; must remember the colour coding to recognise pedal assist and battery levels.
  • Kick-stand not supplied; extra purchase if required.
  • Internal battery that can not be removed by user means that the bike must be near a power outlet for charging.

Type

Bike type
Commuter
Frame type
Full frame
Cargo type
Not applicable
Drive type
Chain

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
79%
Pedal assistance score
70%
Braking score
80%
Turning and low speed score
80%
Comfort score
80%
Handling score
90%
Controls score
90%
On-bike battery score
90%
Off-bike battery score
N/A
Display score
59%
Comments
Orbea's Vibe H30 looks more like a regular bicycle than an e-bike. It has a smaller hub-drive motor in the rear wheel, a slim battery inside the frame's down tube, and it lacks a screen. Minimalist controls with colour coding inform you about pedal assist level remaining battery charge (an app is available to get a bit more detail on the battery). It's not as powerful as other rear hub-drive e-bikes in this test, but it's very comfortable to ride, relatively light, and attractive. It's also expensive, and accessories such as a kickstand are not included.

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Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Sizes available
4
Bike weight (kg)
16
Motor brand
Mahle
Motor model
X35 Plus
Motor location
Rear hub
Power (W)
250
Max assist torque (Nm)
40
Max assist speed (km/h)
25
Assist settings
3
Battery size (Wh)
250
Battery location
Down tube (inside)
Wheel size (inches)
27.5
Tyre width (mm)
47
Mudguards
Kickstand location
Rear mount
Rear rack
Lights
Gears
10 (trigger)
Suspension fork travel
Suspension seatpost
Brakes
Disc (hydraulic)
Frame warranty (years)
Lifetime
Battery and motor warranty (years)
2
Battery origin
N/A
Frame origin
Spain
Motor origin
China

Cost

Price
$4,995.00

Features

Walk mode
Thumb throttle
Quick release seatpost
Quick release wheels

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