Hello Everyone!
I have recently purchased a Cube Kathmandu 625 EXC 2021 model but have ridden it only a little due to the recent weather. Yesterday I went out for a first half-decent ride (13.5 miles), most of it into a strong headwind. Delighted with the bike overall; only query is that over 15mph (i.e. no motor assistance) with the wind behind, I was pedalling gently on the flat and felt (and heard) quite noticeable backlash on the crank from both pedals at the start of each downstroke. Disappeared when I pedalled harder (which I didn't want to do!). On arrival back in my town, I tried pedalling at lower speeds in lower gears with the motor in the Off position; the same thing happened. No backlash/clunking felt when I pedalled harder, or when the motor was assisting.
Is this normal for an eBike? Is this normal for a Cube?
Any help greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
I have recently purchased a Cube Kathmandu 625 EXC 2021 model but have ridden it only a little due to the recent weather. Yesterday I went out for a first half-decent ride (13.5 miles), most of it into a strong headwind. Delighted with the bike overall; only query is that over 15mph (i.e. no motor assistance) with the wind behind, I was pedalling gently on the flat and felt (and heard) quite noticeable backlash on the crank from both pedals at the start of each downstroke. Disappeared when I pedalled harder (which I didn't want to do!). On arrival back in my town, I tried pedalling at lower speeds in lower gears with the motor in the Off position; the same thing happened. No backlash/clunking felt when I pedalled harder, or when the motor was assisting.
Is this normal for an eBike? Is this normal for a Cube?
Any help greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
