I have now joined the ranks of e-bike ownership with the arrival of my Cube Touring Hybrid One.
I'm astonished at how clever the Bosch system programming is. There really is no sensation of being pushed, it's just like having stronger legs. As a new e-bike owner I can't compare with anything except a normal bike, but I'm pleased with it.
It's pretty similar to MD's but all the bits are a grade or so lower - Shimano Alivio rather than Deore, a narrower gear range with fewer gears, a less punchy engine. But it is decent enough kit nonetheless and £700 less on the list price. I paid about £1870.
I really can't fault it. The riding position is very good for me with my bad neck. I've just done a test ride of about 8 miles, mainly in ECO, and it's showing 90 miles range left in that mode. If anything, the gearing is too low, but it's probably fine for me - I just want to be able to keep the speed in double figures without struggling, and I've been up a couple of short steepish hills without dropping lower than 4th gear out of 9. I'd have been in crawler gear without the assistance. If my fitness improves I might even contemplate a bigger chain ring.
I'd be interested in what MD found - Cube bikes come up big. I bought a 54cm medium frame. They also do S-50cm, L-58cm, and XL-62cm. I'm 5'10" and whilst it's a very comfortable ride once I'm on board, if it was any bigger I'd need a pair of steps to get on. The handlebars are about 5" wider than my old hybrid, I might end up sawing a bit off the end but I'll see if I get to like it first.
Last edited by: Manatee on Fri 2 Apr 21 at 15:41
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