For upto £4k which ebike for red trails and maybe one day black?

[Carlbiker]

I've posted the odd question but now I've 24hrs to make a decision due to availability and my options are:

https://www.ukbikesdepot.com/m163b0s983p39421/Electric_Bikes/Mens_Full_Suspension_Electric_Mountain_Bike/SPECIALIZED_Turbo_Levo_2021 - 4k

2021 ORBEA Wild FS H30

Buy 2021 ORBEA Wild FS H30 Electric Bikes for £4399.00 at Cycle Gear Free Shipping

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2021 CUBE Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC SL 625 27.5

Buy 2021 CUBE Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC SL 625 27.5 Electric Bikes for £4299.00 at Cycle Gear Free Shipping

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2021 CUBE Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC SL 625

Buy 2021 CUBE Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC SL 625 Electric Bikes for £4299.00 at Cycle Gear Free Shipping

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I know there are more factors to mountain biking than asking what is the best bike, all I can say is I'm 6ft, 85kg, loving going on trails and the odd bit in the park areas and keen to make the right choice. I have the Wild on loan right now and I do like it, the Cube look to have the best specs, I don't know if I should be looking at enduro 160 cube or the 140 or what the other two bikes are classed as.

Its a lot of money and its not easy to decide with having very little experience in this field, hoping someone can point me in the right direction

Cheers

 

[soundwave]

the 400 and 500 are the same size but the 625 is longer so only that will fit if he went for the bigger batt option.

cant really carry any of them in a back pack tho.

eBike batteries: Long range, low weight, easy charging

The high-quality, long-lasting eBike batteries from Bosch have the highest energy density with a small size and light weight. The Bosch PowerTube is fully integrated in the frame. Different capacities offer the right choice for replacement and spare batteries.

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8.8hrs to fully charge the 625w

 

[Carlbiker]

That extra £300 is halfway to a spare powertube 500 battery, will keep the bike lighter and you'll have mega all day range with the spare ready in the car boot for mid day swap out

That’s kind of my thinking actually....also it’s abit like investing in something to potentially cure a problem that doesn’t exist if I never run out of juice normally which I don’t, I’m not planning great journeys just yet. Would be good to know if the 625 fits in the 500 slot though

I think I’m going to buy a kiox display maybe with the savings

 

[Carlbiker]

the 400 and 500 are the same size but the 625 is longer so only that will fit if he went for the bigger batt option.

cant really carry any of them in a back pack tho.

eBike batteries: Long range, low weight, easy charging

The high-quality, long-lasting eBike batteries from Bosch have the highest energy density with a small size and light weight. The Bosch PowerTube is fully integrated in the frame. Different capacities offer the right choice for replacement and spare batteries.

www.bosch-ebike.com

8.8hrs to fully charge the 625w

Ah just seen this, actually I have a 6ah fast charger so 3x faster charging I think...you’d just mount the extra battery instead of charging and rework the bottle maybe?

 

[egroover]

That’s kind of my thinking actually....also it’s abit like investing in something to potentially cure a problem that doesn’t exist if I never run out of juice normally which I don’t, I’m not planning great journeys just yet. Would be good to know if the 625 fits in the 500 slot though

I think I’m going to buy a kiox display maybe with the savings

I think you both are missing the point, the bikes are different models, the H30 with a 500w powertube battery the H25 with a 625w powertube battery, the rest of the specs are identical

 

[soundwave]

you can only use the bosch charger it wont work with anything else but both bikes are the same bar the battery size.

 

[Carlbiker]

I think you both are missing the point, the bikes are different models, the H30 with a 500w powertube battery the H25 with a 625w powertube battery, the rest of the specs are identical

im aware of that hence mention of the £300 extra which is what’s being discussed atm. from my understanding they all accept two batteries, it might be you can only fit one size in the frame however but anything as a second, I’ll check with the store, it’s out of my hands though as they only have h30 but I’m okay with this, it’s most way part to a second or a Kiox display with change left over

 

[soundwave]

dont forget the dongle lol

 

[Carlbiker]

dont forget the dongle lol

Appreciated, I’d noticed the kits are almost the same price without!

what are folks thoughts with fitness trackers? I’ve fallen in love with that multi colour Apple watch 6 but currently have a mi band 5, watch breaking a common thing?

 

[soundwave]

Appreciated, I’d noticed the kits are almost the same price without!

what are folks thoughts with fitness trackers? I’ve fallen in love with that multi colour Apple watch 6 but currently have a mi band 5, watch breaking a common thing?

kiox has that dont know how good it is tho.

Kiox: The eBike display for sporty eBikers

These displays can be intuitively controlled via the control unit, they're compact and protected from splash water and dust – the ideal sporting companion.

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Determining fitness data
For daily work-out sessions: The on-board computer provides all important training data in real time and shows the rider's cadence, calories burnt and personal performance. This makes it easier to set and attain fitness goals

 

[egroover]

im aware of that hence mention of the £300 extra which is what’s being discussed atm. from my understanding they all accept two batteries, it might be you can only fit one size in the frame however but anything as a second, I’ll check with the store, it’s out of my hands though as they only have h30 but I’m okay with this, it’s most way part to a second or a Kiox display with change left over

so if it's out of your hands, and they only have the one bike, why the dilemma over which one to choose?

 

[Deus]

one bike has a 140mm fork and the other is 160mm id go with the 160 if doing black trails

The cube fork is actually 170 its the rear shock that is 160 i have the Cube

 

[Rouge Rider]

I test rode the 140 and 160,personally I much prefer the 160,felt much nicer in general,bearing in mind,I can't stand 29er wheels..turns bikes into barges..

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[Carlbiker]

I test rode the 140 and 160,personally I much prefer the 160,felt much nicer in general,bearing in mind,I can't stand 29er wheels..turns bikes into barges..

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..... I’ll stick to 29ers, different bike I guess

 

[Rouge Rider]

..... I’ll stick to 29ers, different bike I guess

Hey,If you prefer them then fair play..

 

[Carlbiker]

Hey,If you prefer them then fair play..

I’ve not had chance to test the Cube out other than the Kathmandu but the Orbea just felt more responsive, maybe the stereo gives the same feel too but in the end I just trusted in the bike mechanics and advisors. There all great I imagine but the on road riding is a concern to me, I find myself getting little benefit going past coasting level and the effort it requires

 

[Rouge Rider]

I’ve not had chance to test the Cube out other than the Kathmandu but the Orbea just felt more responsive, maybe the stereo gives the same feel too but in the end I just trusted in the bike mechanics and advisors. There all great I imagine but the on road riding is a concern to me, I find myself getting little benefit going past coasting level and the effort it requires

Road riding is fine,these bikes only support upto 15.5mph roughly,and because these bikes pull you to those speeds so.easily its easy to think it isn't doing much..the orbea has many fans so I'm sure it will be very good..I've owned a lot of branded bikes over the years and have found the cube suits me best..