Lapierre Or Cube

[N961]

Hi I’m new here, (sorry about the spelling I’m dyslexic so I have difficulty spelling and reading so please bear with me)

iv not been on a bike for a minimum of 15 years could be longer lol iv over wate and unfit, I hate the Jim,
I’m looking for a bike that I can go to work on and go out with the kid at weekends when thy get abit older (3&1), I prefer the look of
Cube Acid Hybrid ONE 500
But my Local bike shop said this bike may be better Lapierre OVERVOLT EXPLORER 800,
I don’t mind the look of this 1,
I’m not into mountain biking I just like the look,
Both have Bosch Motors and 500w battery’s
I live in Paignton and work in Brixham it’s 4.8miles each way and it’s uphill both ways to the 1/2 way point, it will be mainly tarmac with 1 bit along a path by the beach
Could any recommend 1 of these bike or suggest a bike thanks

 

[Theblackspot]

I'm looking for people's thoughts on the cube bikes too.

 

[Plodder Bob]

i rate my cube highly nice build quality no issues in 1200 miles . No experience with overvolt but looks a decent spec either should suit your needs

 

[Trevormonty]

Cube Acid motor is slightly less powerful than Overvolt 50nm vs 60nm, but is lot smoother and quieter motor. For 90% of your ride power difference will not matter, remaining 10% Acid will have to climb at slightly slower speed.

Where Overvolt shines is all the extras. Quality mudguards, fixed lights, rack, kick stand and comfortable commuter/trekking riding position. You could add extras to Cube but it will cost in money and time. I'm going through same process setting trek powerfly up as commuter/trekking bike, its takes lot time and compromises, mudguards aren't as good as Overvolt and no fixed lights.

All those extras make world of difference especially when commuting.

 

[Fat Rat]

And apart from all that you live in my favourite part of the country I visit there at least 3 times a year without fail


And in answer to your question it would be the cube for me out of them pair

 

[N961]

Thanks for the info, I’m going to my local bike shop tomorrow to test ride a couple of bike as iv never been on a ebike thay have the overvolt but don’t have the cube (if I order the cube it will be online) will see how I get on with them

 

[Fat Rat]

Thanks for the info, I’m going to my local bike shop tomorrow to test ride a couple of bike as iv never been on a ebike thay have the overvolt but don’t have the cube (if I order the cube it will be online) will see how I get on with them

If your this unsure you should try and ride both and at least some others too
Get a feel for what’s about and what suits you feel wise and I don’t mean just the power plants I mean frame geometry as well as overall package

It’s ok us saying this and that but it really is a personal thing that only you in the end can chose
Good hunting

 

[Trevormonty]

Cube also have Acid Hybrid Allroad, same bike with lights, mudguards and kick stand.

 

[STEVEMANFA]

Hello N961 and welcome to the gang
I have a lapierre and love it.
I'd ride all the bike that you can that are within your budget and then make the choice on the one that fits you best.

 

[RobF]

Lots of people buy a mountain bike then set about converting it to a trekking bike by the addition of racks. lights, mudguards, etc.

Seems barmy to me, as observed upthread conversion costs and is never as neat as a factory job.

Requirements can change, which is a different thing, but it makes no sense buying the wrong tool for the job you want it to do.

Also bear in mind a trekking/commuter bike can handle cycle paths and well-made trails and bridleways.

The limit is governed by your bike handling skills, not the bike.

 

[Trevormonty]

Lots of people buy a mountain bike then set about converting it to a trekking bike by the addition of racks. lights, mudguards, etc.

Seems barmy to me, as observed upthread conversion costs and is never as neat as a factory job.

Requirements can change, which is a different thing, but it makes no sense buying the wrong tool for the job you want it to do.

Also bear in mind a trekking/commuter bike can handle cycle paths and well-made trails and bridleways.

The limit is governed by your bike handling skills, not the bike.

While converting hardtail to commuter/trekking bike is compromise there are a few pluses. In my case bike will spend most of its life on road but I also wanted option of tackling some long distance MTB rides with my son. I now have 2 capable eMTB for us to use.

I've ended up with more capable trekking/MTB bike than Moustache Samedi 27 X Road 7 for lot less money, even with cost of all extras ie, mudguards, rack, seat, handlebars.