BMW Cruise e Bike - any good?

[Kedzis]

Has anybody tried newer version of the bike with Brose motor?

 

[Crockers]

https://www.bikeradar.com/commuting/news/article/bmw-e-bike-51151/

 

[Kedzis]

https://www.bikeradar.com/commuting/news/article/bmw-e-bike-51151/

I googled that earlier, thanks, I meant anybody from the forum..

 

[Crockers]

At £2500 its cheaper than the Specialized Vado which is very similar.

 

[redcup1999]

At £2500 its cheaper than the Specialized Vado which is very similar.

And it's £1695 if you buy from one of the BMW dealers that list them on ebay.

 

[Crockers]

At that price it seems a steal.....whats not to like ? Or am I missing something?

 

[redcup1999]

At that price it seems a steal.....whats not to like ? Or am I missing something?

I used the exact same phrase "What's not to like?" over here:
http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/bmw-active-hybrid-e-bike-2017-2018.30384/#post-422382

It turns out quite a lot apparently.

I have ridden a Specialized Vado and was very impressed with it - so if this is similar ride experience for 50% of the cost I would think it's worth shortlisting at least.

 

[i9morga]

Has anybody tried newer version of the bike with Brose motor?

Hi yes I’ve had mine for about two years now. Ridden about 4000 miles on it.The Brose motor is brilliant. Climbing hills is a joy with the 90nm of torque. My wife has a cube with 70nm of torque and the difference is very noticeable on the hills.
Ive only changed the rear cassette and chain once although the chain is due to be changed again soon.
I had battery issues when I first bought the bike but the BMW dealer replaced the battery under warranty
I regularly ride a 40 mile hilly circuit and usually have a full bar of power left except in winter when it’s a bit colder
The furtherest I ridden on a full charge was 60 miles, there was still charge left after but I wouldn’t think there was too much more.
After having it for two years it’s still looks as good as the day I got it