Advice on a new eMTB

[Festivejelly]

So i'm in the market for a new eMTB thats mid driven.

I cant decide on Yamaha or Bosch and tbh I dont think I really care which one it is aslong as it works!

So far i've narrowed it down to:

Cube Stereo Hybrid 120 HPA Pro 500 2016
Haibike Sduro FullNine SL Full Suspension MTB 2016
Haibike Sduro ALLMTN RC Full Suspension MTB 2016

Now I dont really know much about bikes, all I know is I want a full suspension setup. But I dont want to go over the top. Ideally I want to spend less if I can. The cube is the cheapest there, but i'm not sure how great it is.

Anyway if anyone has any advice let me know, i'll be buying it to upgrade from my Oxygen MTB-X

 

[D8ve]

Three bits of advice

1 test ride

2 test ride

3 test ride some more

 

[Gubbins]

I would think that in the current climate lbs will be more than helpful with test rides if they think you are serious about buying.

 

[Festivejelly]

I see where you're coming from D8ve but I cant seem to find any dealers around Bristol. Theres 50Cycles but they dont seem to have these bikes.

 

[Festivejelly]

I would think that in the current climate lbs will be more than helpful with test rides if they think you are serious about buying.

lbs?

 

[Gubbins]

lbs?

Local bike shops

 

[D8ve]

I see where you're coming from D8ve but I cant seem to find any dealers around Bristol. Theres 50Cycles but they dont seem to have these bikes.

Atmosphere and e bike shop spring to mind. I think we have 3 dealerships in Bristol.

 

[chris130256]

If you can get up to Hereford you're welcome to have a go on my Haibike sduro allmtn rc.
You will be amazed!

 

[STEVEMANFA]

Lapierre overvolt fs 500 here in the Forest of Dean if you want to try it out

 

[mab13]

It's a big purchase, so probably worth travelling to test the bikes of interest rather than ordering somewhat blind off the internet.

One the other hand, I bought my first eBike (a Cube) without trying it first and I absolutely loved it!

 

[martin@onbike]

We are hosting a Demo day this Sunday in West Midlands (about an hour and half from Bristol) Lots of bikes to see and test ride on a safe track...come and have a try if you're able as I'm sure it'll be a great day.
http://www.onbike.co.uk/onbike-demo-day/

 

[Festivejelly]

Im sure i'll get on with all of them I was just worried about picking one that was known for being terrible.
I must say i'm loving the look of the haibikes.
I've heard the bosche motors tend to be a bit more favoured due to the gear changing cut out thing. Plus a bit lighter on the battery. I think im going to settle for the cube.

I've been to Oxygen bikes which is where I got my current one from , it seems the local bike shops near bristol dont have a great selection so I'll probs order it online, at least that way if i dont get on with it I can return it easily.

 

[soundwave]

one of the guys at e cycle in stroud is selling his haibike xduro all mtn pro same as my bike if you are interested.
http://www.ecycleuk.com/home

no idea how much but was £5500 new

 

[soundwave]

i think this is it.
Managers Special - SAVE £1200 off this Haibike Xduro Nduro RX. Also includes uprated 500wh battery, Dfender mudguard, spare set of brake pads, innertubes and spare Intuvia Display. Ride away today for £3400. RRP £4600

 

[STEVEMANFA]

I don't think I'd spend that kind of money without a test ride