Orbea Wild FS - E Bike Monster

[@J0nny61]

Great video, I think you've nailed it on your appraisal. The more I ride, the more I think EMTB is the way to go. I'm on my 3rd E-Bike now having learned some lessons the hard way about what fits you and what doesn't. My Wild FS has been a major indulgence, but I bought it for surviving a nasty episode of Covid 19 and turning 60 this year.

[@CatMTBPilot]

Ah congrats on the Wild FS and enjoy every minute, such a great bike! Thanks so much for the lovely comments.

[@bit1979]

Super Informative Videos!! They make it easier to understand if the bike is for you or not. Thanks a lot!!

[@CatMTBPilot]

Thanks so much Bernardo!!

[@norahmurphy9737]

Well done Caitriona as usual , Loved the New Jacket too !,!👏❤️

[@CatMTBPilot]

😻🥰

[@declanbrady1383]

That’s an awesome video, makes me want to get a wild fs now!

[@CatMTBPilot]

Ah thanks a mill Dec!!

[@Anto_Levo_Mtb]

Ive the older version with 140mm travel, still does the job for what it is. 4500km and no issues. Cant wait to get my rallon m10.

[@CatMTBPilot]

Wow that’s a lot of biking you lucky thing... You’re going to love the Rallon!!

[@ReverseRG1234]

nice, looks like a great bike

[@CatMTBPilot]

It’s a beast alright!!

[@jenzybop]

Hi Cat, great review! I saw your video on the Rise and it inspired me to order one from Ross in Bikeology. Should have it in the coming week or so and very excited to say the least! :D

[@CatMTBPilot]

Ah that’s just great news! You will absolutely love it, class bike and the guys in Bikeology are fab!

[@tobyehillier]

I've one ordered in large.... I was surprised at the sizing because I've fathom E3+ in large and I find it too big. I tried the X large Wild FS as that was what the bike room had at the time and I found it the same size as the large fathom. So I put a deposit on the large they have coming in. So I'd recommend sitting on one before just going with your regular size! Also, I found the motor on the wild FS way more natural than the Yamaha motor in the giant fathom. Great video... Thanks, Cat! 💚

[@CatMTBPilot]

Thanks a mill and thanks so much for the comments, very helpful! 👍🙌

[@DizRidesMtb]

This is a fantastic vid top class ridin and class commentary. Thank you x 👊😍

[@CatMTBPilot]

Thanks so much!! That’s lovely to hear! 🥰

[@DizRidesMtb]

@@CatMTBPilot your welcome . I'm gonna binge watch a few . N keep up the great work 😍

[@chrisw7552]

Thank you for these videos. I have been looking around for the right eMTB for me for a while now, and really think I have it down to 2 models of each Specialized and Orbeo brands. I am torn between a few versions of each in the alloy frame. Although I only have one secondary dealer around here that sells Orbeo, there a quite a few which support specialized. I am looking to purchase later this year, but thanks for the info!

[@CatMTBPilot]

Ah thank you so much for watching! And wishing you the very best of luck with your purchase whichever you go for! 🙌👊

[@onenightinmay05]

Great video...I have the m20 2021 model in orange...absolutely love it

[@CatMTBPilot]

Thanks a mill! Ah you lucky thing, not surprised you love it, great colour too!

[@robedge7670]

Another great video guys! 👍

[@CatMTBPilot]

Thanks a mill Rob!!

[@brendan1]

Great review of the Wild FS! I had actually considered getting one of these before I found out about the Orbea Rise. For me the Rise seemed a better choice for the hills in my area. Plus I figured the lighter bike would be easier for me to handle than the heavier ones. And one thing that bothered me about the Wild FS was the battery charge port. It seems they have this flimsy little rubber cover for it whereas the Rise has a nice firm plastic locking door mechanism. I think the charge port was also more difficult to reach on the Wild. I saw a Rise in person for the first time today at my local bike shop. It was so beautiful. Makes me even more excited to get the one I ordered. Although it won't arrive until July. :(

[@CatMTBPilot]

It really is a stunner of a bike, you’ll absolutely love it! Thanks so much for the support!

[@tobyehillier]

Yeah I considered the Rise also but it's a lot of extra money for four kilo less. Especially when I could comfortably lose 20kg myself!

[@brendan1]

@@tobyehillier Heheh... me too.

[@dignamshane]

I ordered the Wild back in February. Was told it would arrive by June. No sign yet. Apparently the orders are months behind. My lbs has 20 Orbea eBikes on order for rental that are five months late and still no wiser as to when they will arrive. Any word on your Rise Brendan?

[@olrenison]

Great review thanks. I have an h25 model on order. Wasn't sure what size to go for but have ordered a large as they seem shorter reach. I normally ride medium bikes. Those trails look fun too. 👍

[@CatMTBPilot]

Ah congrats you will absolutely love it, such a class bike! And I’d say you’ll be good with the large too. Let me know how you get on and thank you for the lovely comment!

[@AgriFarmModelsTV]

Great job 👏🏻

[@CatMTBPilot]

Thank you so much!

[@crazynatassa]

Sooooo cool!

[@TheWeardale1]

brill video, i looked at this, but unable to get one, so opted for a canyon neuron ON8...should be with me next week..!

[@CatMTBPilot]

Oh very nice!! Enjoy it and thank you for the positive vibes. 😃

[@002device]

Get one they are brilliant....I ride the M10 with upgrade to fox factory and is also carbon. Sell your Rallon and buy a wild. My mate has Rallon and has also bought a wild...he is selling the Rallon!

[@CatMTBPilot]

Ha ha I can’t sell my Rallon, I love it too much!!

[@002device]

I never thought an ebike would be so good, climbs are enjoyable , descents are amazing. My local trails are 'Scotland' with loads of big climbs. The Wild FS takes the pressure off going up make descending even better, i'll never look back !

[@nostr8ghtlinzs596]

pick your own colour eh? i want to bike wrap for someone next bike. must have hot pink..... unicorn and/or cat (long hair kitten) graphics. as for the rest of your review, thumbs up! you give you a lot tech detail, and 'real world detail' how it fits and feels. good pair.

[@CatMTBPilot]

Thanks a mill!! Oh that sounds very interesting!!

[@joshuataylor4073]

Great video. Keep up the good work 👍

[@CatMTBPilot]

Ah thanks so much Joshua!

[@adamsmythe7070]

Good video I have owned a wild very capable bike but comes with a lot off issues. I pre ordered rise back in October my Mteam has been delayed till July 😭😭 If orbea bring a new wild out and rectified the issue i could be tempted on a new wild

[@CatMTBPilot]

Ah the best of luck with the Rise, it’s a beauty!!

[@fzr1000981]

What issues?

[@bradcrone2611]

New to your channel, what trail is this? Looks really fun. FYI You have a new subscriber

[@CatMTBPilot]

Thanks so much for subscribing!! Really appreciate it. The trails were at The GAP Glencullen Adventure Park. Fab place!

[@bradcrone2611]

@@CatMTBPilot it looks like a lot of fun

[@fzr1000981]

Finally getting an M20 - this week! Nice scenery, where was this shot?

[@CatMTBPilot]

Ah no way you must be so excited!! That video was shot @glencullenadventurepark it’s an awesome place!!

[@fzr1000981]

Thanks, and congrats on the Kenevo. Concerns about Brose were the only thing that held me back

[@dignamshane]

First time tuning in to you, great video. Which trail is this?

[@CatMTBPilot]

Thank you so much! This vid was all shot at The GAP (Glencullen Adventure Park) Epic place to bike. ❤️

[@dignamshane]

Pilot turns MTB Girl: Looks pretty epic alright. Must check it out. Thanks.

[@roo450]

wild is the one 🔥

[@CatMTBPilot]

True that!!

[@jessicajackson3456]

How tall are you? Trying to work out sizing. I've ordered at s/m as I usually ride a medium but wondering if I should have ordered a large. Thanks

[@CatMTBPilot]

I’m five foot four inches but I have short legs so that defo affects the sizing for bikes! How tall are you?

[@Squeekerpig]

Hi those trails look great where is it ?

[@CatMTBPilot]

They’re at the GAP, Glencullen Adventure Park. A fab place to bike!! 😃

[@Squeekerpig]

Ok cool this could definitely be a trip for our group after covid thanks keep up the good work 😁

[@dw7647]

Maybe Orbea should sponsor you!

[@CatMTBPilot]

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[@22joek]

can you hear the motor ratteling when going downhill?

[@CatMTBPilot]

No there was no issue at all with rattling.

[@harveywilliams9566]

Sick

[@CatMTBPilot]

😃🙌

[@valentinowolk1564]

💚🌲🌲🌲🤙

[@emtbtrailrider539]

85 nm of torque

[@CatMTBPilot]

Hi Larry, yes I think the 2021 model has 85nm of torque but this was the 2020 model I was riding which is 75nm.

[@emtbtrailrider539]

@@CatMTBPilot oh ok, but it’s all an Update in the firmware, u r good at this KZbin stuff keep it going #eMTBLife 😜 I got my SANTA Cruz Bullit on order

[@CatMTBPilot]

Ah thanks so much for the support, means a lot. You lucky thing, that’s an impressive bike!!

[@sjaan7370]

Its probably best they didn't have demos in your size 😉 n+1

[@CatMTBPilot]

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[@uskypg]

The format of the videos is nice, but the quality of the footage while riding is very bad, hard to watch. This is for sure an area to improve for a KZbin channel :) also in the audio is hear detect some spikes in dB which can be annoying. Good further and don't forget to improve on those if you want the channel to grow

[@CatMTBPilot]

Hi Paul, thanks so much for the feedback. Yeah I used an IPhone for the voiceover so it’s prob not the best. As for the quality of the footage I record with a Gopro 8 set to 1080p and 24fps and it’s good when I have the video ready to upload but when it goes onto KZbin it seems to degrade. If you’ve any tips please let me know. Thanks a mill. Cat

[@uskypg]

@@CatMTBPilot hey Cat, there are a few mtb KZbin channels with great video quality recording :BKXX, Nate Hills etc. Usually they use a chest mount and sometimes a gimbal , but with the gopro 9 many are giving up the gimbal. Nate is the best imo as he is using also a drone and has all the time someone in front of him. As a viewer I think this is the best scenario :2 angles - your pov go rpo and someone recording you while riding behind you on the trail. Bkxc just posted his gear and settings bkxc.bike/camera-gear. There are some crappy riders and pretty annoying also like Paul the punter, but they have great video quality =)) I am referring just to the video recording not the topics etc. Steady footage - someone stationery filming you riding parts of the trail and than editing everything togheter with your pov etc is the best. There are also huge mtb channels /magazines with crap footage. Regarding upload you need to do a bit of research and maybe contact Google also for help. I tried only a few times uploading some mtb, guitar, cooking footage and all wre heavily compressed so as I am lazy I gave up :))

[@CatMTBPilot]

Thanks a mill for the tips will definitely take those on board! Interesting about the chesty, will definitely try that. I won’t be affording a drone or a gopro 9 for the moment so will stick to the 8!

[@johnshaw8013]

So I take it from your silence that you don't want to marry me 🤪 😪

[@CatMTBPilot]

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