Buying my first bike - anyone got a 2016 Cube Touring Hybrid 400?

[Richard H]

have tried a few bikes and really like this one, a really smooth ride, a tad on the heavy side but I think that goes for most bikes in this range. My local dealer is offering it for £1750 against a sticker price of £1899. Does anyone have any experience of this bike? Thanks, Richard

 

[Gaz]

Hello Richard

Not answering your question, but have you checked out the 500 Hybrid at £1600?:
http://www.hargrovescycles.co.uk/bikes/electric-bikes/cube-reaction-hybrid-hpa-pro-500-grey-red-2017-electric-bike.html

Gaz

 

[Richard H]

Hello Richard

Not answering your question, but have you checked out the 500 Hybrid at £1600?:
http://www.hargrovescycles.co.uk/bikes/electric-bikes/cube-reaction-hybrid-hpa-pro-500-grey-red-2017-electric-bike.html

Gaz

Thanks Gaz will do

 

[BigG]

I have the Cube Touring Hybrid Pro 500 with a step through frame. I have only done about 200 miles due to knee replacement surgery (hope to go home today!). It really is a well put together bit of kit. I think the main difference between the 400 and 500 is the battery size. It really is a joy to ride.
The only other e-bike I have owned is a KTM Macina Cross 10 which was a beautiful bike but I thought after my op I'd have trouble "getting my leg over" so I had to sell it.

Sorry if the above might seem a bit disjointed but I'm high on morphine.... prescribed!

 

[Richard H]

many thanks Geoff, that's encouraging. Hope your recovery goes well.

 

[NigelU]

have tried a few bikes and really like this one, a really smooth ride, a tad on the heavy side but I think that goes for most bikes in this range. My local dealer is offering it for £1750 against a sticker price of £1899. Does anyone have any experience of this bike? Thanks, Richard

Hi Richard, yes I have that bike and I do like it a lot. Granted it is my first E-bike so I don't know any better lol. I paid just over £1600 from Hargroves about 6 weeks ago. Im getting about 30 miles out of the battery at the moment but that's due to my weight and fitness! that should improve hopefully.

 

[Richard H]

Hi Richard, yes I have that bike and I do like it a lot. Granted it is my first E-bike so I don't know any better lol. I paid just over £1600 from Hargroves about 6 weeks ago. Im getting about 30 miles out of the battery at the moment but that's due to my weight and fitness! that should improve hopefully.

Thanks Nigel the model I was looking at (& have since bought) has the step-through frame as I want my wife to use it as well. That might explain the higher price. Have only had it two days & very pleased so far.

 

[DangerousDave79]

Hi Richard, yes I have that bike and I do like it a lot. Granted it is my first E-bike so I don't know any better lol. I paid just over £1600 from Hargroves about 6 weeks ago. Im getting about 30 miles out of the battery at the moment but that's due to my weight and fitness! that should improve hopefully.

Nigel,

Did you change out the handbar grips?

 

[shep]

We have 2 CUBE electric bikes with the Bosch CX motors really fantastic bikes, great to ride, well put together and good value

 

[NigelU]

Nigel,

Did you change out the handbar grips?

Yes I did. I have the Ergon ones ,and I am pleased with them

 

[GLJoe]

Yes I did. I have the Ergon ones ,and I am pleased with them

I was very doubtful about the benefits of the (genuine) Ergon grips, but after getting a set for my wife who was having wrist issues, I've become a convert, and most of my bikes now have them.
especially good when you are starting (back) cycling and haven't managed to 'toughen up' yet!