Thanks for the replies confirming my experiences:
I've been looking for a viable alternative ever since my abortive attempt, in January, to buy the 2020 Reaction 625 so my 2018-er can go into semi-retirement.
I've done over 12,000 miles on it now & been perfectly happy with it; the 'problem' now being that I'm 72 & starting to run out of puff on a couple of the longer hills on my regular rides.
I'm hoping the extra 10nm & a brace of 625wh batteries will make that bit more grunt available to keep me enjoying my riding a few more years.
I've been so impressed with the Reaction, with a 2nd battery, that it'll live quietly in the man-cave for my grandaughter to ride when she comes to stay.
The following was intended as a separate reply to Bonzo, but one fubared the post.
I've been critical of Cube bikes but mainly because sometimes pricing is uncompetitive for the spec and there has been obviously better bikes available for less etc. Ultimately though if that is the best deal you can get then that is the best option. My point is mainly most brands are just selling fairly generic Asian manufactured bikes, with a European or US brand is slapped on is less important compared to specification and geometry etc. Ebikes do really benefit from local support though especially mid-drive and Cube are available at local dealers. If I had a choice between two near identical bikes one a Canyon and one a Cube at my local dealer there is no way I'm buying the Canyon because the support of my local dealer has real value. However when there is £1500 difference between them with the Canyon being the cheaper option then that is a huge difference.
There are so many components on bikes and the specs of the frames etc can vary a lot. It can be very time consuming to make an accurate comparison of different ebikes. It really also depends on your disposable income, with a high disposable income perhaps you value your own time more highly.
As in your answer to my original query in General Discussion, you are talking completely in generalities, with no foundation to your statements.
To be taken seriously you have to back up your opinions with at least some facts.
I asked for details of ANY trail-capable ebike using the Bosch CX series 4 motor, available cheaper than the Cube Reaction 625.
Instead of which, you've come back with yet more generalities regarding your opinion that the grade of kit fitted to the Cubes is inferior - To What?
Luckily, a couple of others on here have answered, confirming my thoughts that there is no better alternative available (once the 2022 ebikes start coming in); thus keeping this forum at least a little informative.
Unfortunately, the reason I eventually stopped posting on here after several years of answering folks' questions to the best of my ability, was just this - Too many opinions unable to be supported with facts.
It's a shame, because this used to be the Very Best source of info & good-natured banter for ebikers of all sorts.
