160 SL coming tomorrow

[Strugglinon]

Picking up my new 160 tomorrow from Wheelbase in Stavely.
Can’t wait to get it up on the fells!

 

[MsO]

Still waiting for mine week 12 for delivery don't forget to let us all know what's it like

 

[Strugglinon]

Still waiting for mine week 12 for delivery don't forget to let us all know what's it like

Will do. Weather forecast is terrible, but I’m still going out.
After ordering mine in December, was due for delivery last week, then the shop tell me there aren’t any 20” frame made. Not a happy bunny.
Phoned around and found one in stock locally albeit not in the blue I wanted but black will do just fine.
Demo’d the 140 to see what the motor was like and really enjoyed it. But I prefer a bigger hitting bike and the 160 27.5 fits the bill.

 

[MsO]

Cycle factory just put a video up on YouTube about the new 160 sl great value emtb

 

[Strugglinon]

Got it, been out on it. It’s bloody amazing!!

 

[MsO]

I ordered the black as well wots the motor like after the cut off and how's the 625 battery like for range

 

[Strugglinon]

Beyond the cut off it’s fine. At the cut off it’s noticeable.
Just not used to climbing at that kind of speed!
Went out today and blasted 35k around local trails in EMTB mode, 4500ft of climbing, two bars left.
DH is brilliant, the extra weight provides so much grip and those Maguras have it all under control.

 

[MsO]

I had the cube stereo 160 500 for about a week but had big problems with it so got a refund from shop but fair plays to them got the 2020 at a great price

 

[MsO]

Was having problems getting battery to locate then the plastic snapped then it just wouldn't start ?

 

[MsO]

The part that snapped can be replaced it's a cover that goes over the motor I'm sure it would be ok once the new part is fitted but I just wanted the bike gone not long to wait for the new one thou ?

 

[Strugglinon]

The part that snapped can be replaced it's a cover that goes over the motor I'm sure it would be ok once the new part is fitted but I just wanted the bike gone not long to wait for the new one thou ?

I’ve not ridden the ‘19 model. I believe the 2020 is a different beast altogether. I was riding enduro descents yesterday that I couldn’t touch on my last trail bike.

 

[Mimo]

Got it, been out on it. It’s bloody amazing!!

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I’ve had the same for the last few months and like you, I find it amazing.
Just love it