Hello
Wanted to add some feedback on my recent purchase of my first eMTB a Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPA Action Team, I tried a Haibike XDuro Pro while on holiday in Greece (Santorini) and instantly thought this is something else!...
So the hunt began for an eMTB that matched my criteria see this thread for more details (good mtb capability 140mm+ travel and around £3700).
I started internet hunting after dropping in a handful of local dealers to get some more dealers to try call in on and call, I've got to be honest locally (Yorkshire) the range stocked in-store is poor 1,2 maybe 3 bikes for my requirements.
I managed to find a dealer (Race Co Cycles - Stourbridge) who I must give a shout out to, For me a 270 mile round trip but had Lapierre, Haibike and Cube eBikes in stock to try! SO if you looking and you can make the journey I highly recommend them, Paul did all he could to help and setup bikes to test instore.
Anyway the bike!...
So far ive done two rides, One completely off road and very hilly to test out climbing something i HATE! and it does take some getting used to, looking at hills and thinking I usually would but lets go! I've actually found myself thinking of hills I hate and would completely avoid becoming places I head for!
I rode up an embankment that was around 25-30% for a good 400-500metre loose gravel, ruts and its was amazing to climb!
I went for an "Enduro" range machine as I enjoy downhill/decents and ride singletrack and moorland and I have to say (I do have 160mm travel on this thing) man it flies! So capable of taking a hammering and very confidence inspiring.
I do find in berms that I can feel that extra weight load of suspension and have to compensate slightly on entry and exit (Sometimes a little extra braking beforehand) but this is something I will get used to intime (I had the same with previous bikes, geometry effect body position).
The extra weight during woodland/forests is not noticeable what so ever, Infact its position seems to assist in the placement of the bike.
If bombing through the woods and weaving the bike seems to hold its intended place better (Im assuming its just the weight being transferred to tyres and "digging in").
I was somewhat worried that 160mm might not be the climbing machine I wanted, I was so wrong! Its genuinely at home going up as much as down them!
Ride two was a more low key affair, local greenway with odd singletrack mixed in mainly on tour mode to gauge the range I can expect.
So far ive been mainly using the Eco, Tour and occasionally Sport modes. Im yet to use Turbo but hoping tonight might present an opportunity!
So far Ive done around 30miles since buying this weekend, Im out again on it with another friend who has bought on doing a first "full on" ride.
Colours I have to say arent my usual choice of bike i prefer subtle! But Its their flagship model comes with Kashima coated forks, 4 pot brakes, reverb stealth dropper so I can see why they chose its and its growing on me!
OH one thing I do hate about e-bikes sty fences etc (Jesus! and theres quite alot near me!)
Any questions ask away
Wanted to add some feedback on my recent purchase of my first eMTB a Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPA Action Team, I tried a Haibike XDuro Pro while on holiday in Greece (Santorini) and instantly thought this is something else!...
So the hunt began for an eMTB that matched my criteria see this thread for more details (good mtb capability 140mm+ travel and around £3700).
I started internet hunting after dropping in a handful of local dealers to get some more dealers to try call in on and call, I've got to be honest locally (Yorkshire) the range stocked in-store is poor 1,2 maybe 3 bikes for my requirements.
I managed to find a dealer (Race Co Cycles - Stourbridge) who I must give a shout out to, For me a 270 mile round trip but had Lapierre, Haibike and Cube eBikes in stock to try! SO if you looking and you can make the journey I highly recommend them, Paul did all he could to help and setup bikes to test instore.
Anyway the bike!...
So far ive done two rides, One completely off road and very hilly to test out climbing something i HATE! and it does take some getting used to, looking at hills and thinking I usually would but lets go! I've actually found myself thinking of hills I hate and would completely avoid becoming places I head for!
I rode up an embankment that was around 25-30% for a good 400-500metre loose gravel, ruts and its was amazing to climb!
I went for an "Enduro" range machine as I enjoy downhill/decents and ride singletrack and moorland and I have to say (I do have 160mm travel on this thing) man it flies! So capable of taking a hammering and very confidence inspiring.
I do find in berms that I can feel that extra weight load of suspension and have to compensate slightly on entry and exit (Sometimes a little extra braking beforehand) but this is something I will get used to intime (I had the same with previous bikes, geometry effect body position).
The extra weight during woodland/forests is not noticeable what so ever, Infact its position seems to assist in the placement of the bike.
If bombing through the woods and weaving the bike seems to hold its intended place better (Im assuming its just the weight being transferred to tyres and "digging in").
I was somewhat worried that 160mm might not be the climbing machine I wanted, I was so wrong! Its genuinely at home going up as much as down them!
Ride two was a more low key affair, local greenway with odd singletrack mixed in mainly on tour mode to gauge the range I can expect.
So far ive been mainly using the Eco, Tour and occasionally Sport modes. Im yet to use Turbo but hoping tonight might present an opportunity!
So far Ive done around 30miles since buying this weekend, Im out again on it with another friend who has bought on doing a first "full on" ride.
Colours I have to say arent my usual choice of bike i prefer subtle! But Its their flagship model comes with Kashima coated forks, 4 pot brakes, reverb stealth dropper so I can see why they chose its and its growing on me!
OH one thing I do hate about e-bikes sty fences etc (Jesus! and theres quite alot near me!)
Any questions ask away
