Quote from: Aleph78 on April 14, 2017, 10:13:27 AMQuote from: Mr. Whippy on April 13, 2017, 11:10:32 PMQuote from: Aleph78 on April 13, 2017, 09:24:19 PMI have ordered something that will show on this thread in maybe two weeks (maybe some more)... Show contenthttps://www.cube.eu/en/2017/e-bike-hardtail/reaction-hybrid/cube-reaction-hybrid-one-400-bluenflashgreen-2017/That little unit on my bike is 750W motor with a 52V 11.3ah battery. But I did have to assemble it myself.I did consider "upgrading" my current bike with a e-bike kit myself (250W tho), but decided that factory built e-bike with German components instead of Chinese is worth few hundred extra euros Yea, I've spent the last 18 months reading reviews about various options. The price to get in with a fully assembled unit that is adequate for long distance commuting was in the $2500-3000 range. It was just a bit steep for me, just to see if it was "doable". The kit I bought was just over $1000 ($450 of that was just the battery pack) from Luna Cycle in California. They say they up-spec the controller units to make them more reliable. So far, it's been fantastic. Hopefully durable too. I definitely want to read your review on your new ebike.
Quote from: Mr. Whippy on April 13, 2017, 11:10:32 PMQuote from: Aleph78 on April 13, 2017, 09:24:19 PMI have ordered something that will show on this thread in maybe two weeks (maybe some more)... Show contenthttps://www.cube.eu/en/2017/e-bike-hardtail/reaction-hybrid/cube-reaction-hybrid-one-400-bluenflashgreen-2017/That little unit on my bike is 750W motor with a 52V 11.3ah battery. But I did have to assemble it myself.I did consider "upgrading" my current bike with a e-bike kit myself (250W tho), but decided that factory built e-bike with German components instead of Chinese is worth few hundred extra euros
Quote from: Aleph78 on April 13, 2017, 09:24:19 PMI have ordered something that will show on this thread in maybe two weeks (maybe some more)... Show contenthttps://www.cube.eu/en/2017/e-bike-hardtail/reaction-hybrid/cube-reaction-hybrid-one-400-bluenflashgreen-2017/That little unit on my bike is 750W motor with a 52V 11.3ah battery. But I did have to assemble it myself.
I have ordered something that will show on this thread in maybe two weeks (maybe some more)... Show contenthttps://www.cube.eu/en/2017/e-bike-hardtail/reaction-hybrid/cube-reaction-hybrid-one-400-bluenflashgreen-2017/
Quote from: Mr. Whippy on April 14, 2017, 01:25:47 PMQuote from: Aleph78 on April 14, 2017, 10:13:27 AMQuote from: Mr. Whippy on April 13, 2017, 11:10:32 PMQuote from: Aleph78 on April 13, 2017, 09:24:19 PMI have ordered something that will show on this thread in maybe two weeks (maybe some more)... Show contenthttps://www.cube.eu/en/2017/e-bike-hardtail/reaction-hybrid/cube-reaction-hybrid-one-400-bluenflashgreen-2017/That little unit on my bike is 750W motor with a 52V 11.3ah battery. But I did have to assemble it myself.I did consider "upgrading" my current bike with a e-bike kit myself (250W tho), but decided that factory built e-bike with German components instead of Chinese is worth few hundred extra euros Yea, I've spent the last 18 months reading reviews about various options. The price to get in with a fully assembled unit that is adequate for long distance commuting was in the $2500-3000 range. It was just a bit steep for me, just to see if it was "doable". The kit I bought was just over $1000 ($450 of that was just the battery pack) from Luna Cycle in California. They say they up-spec the controller units to make them more reliable. So far, it's been fantastic. Hopefully durable too. I definitely want to read your review on your new ebike. Oh definitely, if I wouldn't have gotten good spring bonuses, I would have went with the upgrade way, the Cube e-bike was around 1800 euros, plus couple hundred in accessories.The upgrade kit was about 1200 euros, but there is quite a difference in the bikes too, old one is 26" 3x7, new one is 29" 1x10...Just to wait for couple weeks to find out how it is, ordered it from Germany as they don't even sell it over here
The upgrade kit I was looking for before was Bafang too, just less power, 250W, with Samsung battery I believe, 36V 13.4AhAs for the hub motors, I would kill for a two-wheel drive bike
Looks great buddy, but how is it to ride?
This thread is on life support..Decided to get a new bike to replace my 25 year old Camarilo Diamondback MTBGiant Talon XL frame. Added a cheap bag I got from ebay
Quote from: dks on December 13, 2017, 04:47:12 PMThis thread is on life support..Decided to get a new bike to replace my 25 year old Camarilo Diamondback MTBGiant Talon XL frame. Added a cheap bag I got from ebayNice bike... I bet you still have perfect weather for cycling
sadly since busting my Ankle again last summer I've not been on my bike's in months,there under a layer of sawdust these days in fact they look more like barn finds
Quote from: Zed on December 14, 2017, 05:48:54 PMsadly since busting my Ankle again last summer I've not been on my bike's in months,there under a layer of sawdust these days in fact they look more like barn finds Not been on mine for 5 months, since buying the car. Your tires flat too?
Quote from: pomsbz on December 14, 2017, 06:07:00 PMQuote from: Zed on December 14, 2017, 05:48:54 PMsadly since busting my Ankle again last summer I've not been on my bike's in months,there under a layer of sawdust these days in fact they look more like barn finds Not been on mine for 5 months, since buying the car. Your tires flat too?The wheels are off all my bike's and there hanging up so probably not too flat,I'm sure there need some air in them and the bike's serviced a bit
Quote from: Zed on December 14, 2017, 07:04:06 PMQuote from: pomsbz on December 14, 2017, 06:07:00 PMQuote from: Zed on December 14, 2017, 05:48:54 PMsadly since busting my Ankle again last summer I've not been on my bike's in months,there under a layer of sawdust these days in fact they look more like barn finds Not been on mine for 5 months, since buying the car. Your tires flat too?The wheels are off all my bike's and there hanging up so probably not too flat,I'm sure there need some air in them and the bike's serviced a bit You sound like a far more serious biker than I am. I didn't even know about the removing the wheels thing.
Quote from: pomsbz on December 14, 2017, 07:51:07 PMQuote from: Zed on December 14, 2017, 07:04:06 PMQuote from: pomsbz on December 14, 2017, 06:07:00 PMQuote from: Zed on December 14, 2017, 05:48:54 PMsadly since busting my Ankle again last summer I've not been on my bike's in months,there under a layer of sawdust these days in fact they look more like barn finds Not been on mine for 5 months, since buying the car. Your tires flat too?The wheels are off all my bike's and there hanging up so probably not too flat,I'm sure there need some air in them and the bike's serviced a bit You sound like a far more serious biker than I am. I didn't even know about the removing the wheels thing. I've a few years under my belt if you can hang your bike up the tires don't deflate as much as less weight on them
Quote from: Zed on December 14, 2017, 08:23:15 PMQuote from: pomsbz on December 14, 2017, 07:51:07 PMQuote from: Zed on December 14, 2017, 07:04:06 PMQuote from: pomsbz on December 14, 2017, 06:07:00 PMQuote from: Zed on December 14, 2017, 05:48:54 PMsadly since busting my Ankle again last summer I've not been on my bike's in months,there under a layer of sawdust these days in fact they look more like barn finds Not been on mine for 5 months, since buying the car. Your tires flat too?The wheels are off all my bike's and there hanging up so probably not too flat,I'm sure there need some air in them and the bike's serviced a bit You sound like a far more serious biker than I am. I didn't even know about the removing the wheels thing. I've a few years under my belt if you can hang your bike up the tires don't deflate as much as less weight on them That makes sense, my bike being an electric bike weighing slightly more than the Empire State building, that could be the reason why the tires were flat as a pancake. I've got 9000km on these electric bikes but it was always a commuting tool, I never learnt much about the whole 'biking' aspect of it other than what was necessary for running maintenance on the gears, brakes and cables.