I just spent more than 4 times more than ever before on a bike!!!

[Maxijazz]

Hi everyone,

Great forum and instrumental in spending my cash.

My acoustic broke so whilst it was out of action I decided to hire a Trek Rail 9 at Cannock Chase. That was my first mistake!

I loved it, that's what it should be like. So I set about looking for an eMTB but I was a bit shocked at some of the prices, and the fact that you can't actually buy one anyway, no one stocks them it seems.

After spending hours and hours "researching" I settled on the Cube Stereo HPC 140 Race. It seems a very good balance of good spec for what I do and not being crazy expensive, for what you get it seems reasonably priced.

I also managed to find one that I pulled the trigger on today. The shop tell me it will be here in October but can't say when. I feel like I'm 5 years old waiting for Christmas again. I can't wait.

Anyway, I'm sure I'll be adding some content once I have it and start using it.

Cheers.

 

[j3ayy]

Hi everyone,

Great forum and instrumental in spending my cash.

My acoustic broke so whilst it was out of action I decided to hire a Trek Rail 9 at Cannock Chase. That was my first mistake!

I loved it, that's what it should be like. So I set about looking for an eMTB but I was a bit shocked at some of the prices, and the fact that you can't actually buy one anyway, no one stocks them it seems.

After spending hours and hours "researching" I settled on the Cube Stereo HPC 140 Race. It seems a very good balance of good spec for what I do and not being crazy expensive, for what you get it seems reasonably priced.

I also managed to find one that I pulled the trigger on today. The shop tell me it will be here in October but can't say when. I feel like I'm 5 years old waiting for Christmas again. I can't wait.

Anyway, I'm sure I'll be adding some content once I have it and start using it.

Cheers.

Welcome. I was in the same boat as you. But i decided to wait for my emtb which arrives in may 2021, but it will be worth the wait & hopefully some nice riding weather by then

 

[levity]

Get ready to have four times the. fun!

 

[Nicho]

Get ready to have four times the. fun!

Plus, think of all the money you will save not doing the things you would have done if you had not been out on your E-MTB all the time!

 

[Maxijazz]

Plus, think of all the money you will save not doing the things you would have done if you had not been out on your E-MTB all the time!

That's actually a really good point! ?

 

[Steve940]

Welcome. I was in the same boat as you. But i decided to wait for my emtb which arrives in may 2021, but it will be worth the wait & hopefully some nice riding weather by then

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Thats a good looking bike

 

[Maxijazz]

Ok, so I'm having a bit of a dilemma.

I have ordered a Cube Stereo 140 Race, because I couldn't find the bike I really wanted in the right size, and was sold on the fact that it's a pretty decent bike. Now the Turbo Levo I originally wanted is available.

So do I stick with the Cube or go with the Turbo Levo? Imagine they are exactly the same price, what to do....

The Cube dealer is 2 hours from me and the Spesh dealer is 20mins away.

All of the comparison videos out there look at the top spec stuff, nothing about the base models.

Any insights? I don't want to have the bike for a year then be saying I wish I'd got the other one.

 

[steve_sordy]

Spesh! Not because I'm a Spesh fanboy, but because the dealer is only 20 mins away.
You won't get as much for your money though.

 

[Maxijazz]

Steve, that's kind of my thinking. I'm positive both of these bikes are great but if I do have a problem it's nice to know they're local and I don;t have to take a day off work and spend hours in the car.

 

[Maxijazz]

Decisive action taken. Gone with the Spesh. A bit gutted about the Cube but would you prefer a bit of cake from the left or right of the pie? It's not the end of the world either way, but I have got local dealer support.

Happy days.

 

[Steve940]

I own a cube but I'd rather buy local,unless they only sold junk...ultimately the choice is yours...both are capable for 95% of riders

 

[mak]

Bosch gen 4 motor all the way, get the cube lol. I think only you can make this decision . I've had my base model 140 race since last Christmas and its just turned 1850 miles. Faultless, I'm not to fussy about getting it wet either.
Loads of bikes all slightly different and vastly priced between marks. What ever you choose hopefully its a good en but one thing is fact you will love it.




The only regret i have is not getting one sooner although i think the latest teck is probably better than the old stuff.

 

[Maxijazz]

Mak, I love it. It's a great colour.

I'm sure I'll have great fun!

 

[Hey taxi !]

Hi everyone,

Great forum and instrumental in spending my cash.

My acoustic broke so whilst it was out of action I decided to hire a Trek Rail 9 at Cannock Chase. That was my first mistake!

I loved it, that's what it should be like. So I set about looking for an eMTB but I was a bit shocked at some of the prices, and the fact that you can't actually buy one anyway, no one stocks them it seems.

After spending hours and hours "researching" I settled on the Cube Stereo HPC 140 Race. It seems a very good balance of good spec for what I do and not being crazy expensive, for what you get it seems reasonably priced.

I also managed to find one that I pulled the trigger on today. The shop tell me it will be here in October but can't say when. I feel like I'm 5 years old waiting for Christmas again. I can't wait.

Anyway, I'm sure I'll be adding some content once I have it and start using it.

Cheers.

Thank you for this. I thought that I was clever enough to understand the basics. Now I have to admit that I do not master much. How can that be that a bike cost more than a car ? What are the leverages that permit this ? Ok, christmas is great for everybody, but what are we fuelling ? the kids dreams and the nostalgy ? Or are we complicit in the degeneration we can witness everyday ?

 

[flash]

Thank you for this. I thought that I was clever enough to understand the basics. Now I have to admit that I do not master much. How can that be that a bike cost more than a car ? What are the leverages that permit this ? Ok, christmas is great for everybody, but what are we fuelling ? the kids dreams and the nostalgy ? Or are we complicit in the degeneration we can witness everyday ?

You can EASILY find a watch or a handbag that costs as much as a supercar. It should be of little surprise that a bike can cost as much as a Suzuki or a Kia.

Gordon

 

[Chicane]

Thank you for this. I thought that I was clever enough to understand the basics. Now I have to admit that I do not master much. How can that be that a bike cost more than a car ? What are the leverages that permit this ? Ok, christmas is great for everybody, but what are we fuelling ? the kids dreams and the nostalgy ? Or are we complicit in the degeneration we can witness everyday ?

Don't look past the fact that they still sell Mountain bikes at Walmart for $679. With this said, yes the prices of EVERYTHING have gotten outrageous. My $3 tacos now cost me $5.50, so there you go.

 

[steve_sordy]

Don't look past the fact that they still sell Mountain bikes at Walmart for $679. ............

I will raise you with this bike, seen in a department store in South Carolina in Apr'18. Yes, that is $99! They were aptly titled "Low Price".

 

[KnollyBro]

I will raise you with this bike, seen in a department store in South Carolina in Apr'18. Yes, that is $99! They were aptly titled "Low Price".

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Its the same color and you get a basket too!

 

[steve_sordy]

Its the same color and you get a basket too!

I had not thought that the basket was free with the bike. I assumed it was part of the hypermarket display material. I mean ...$99! Either they are really old stock that they just can't shift or they have been made by locally based slave labour. How do they even make a profit?

 

[Chicane]

I will raise you with this bike, seen in a department store in South Carolina in Apr'18. Yes, that is $99! They were aptly titled "Low Price".

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At least our options are unlimited! for all.

 

[Stihldog]

I had not thought that the basket was free with the bike. I assumed it was part of the hypermarket display material. I mean ...$99! Either they are really old stock that they just can't shift…

My brake pads cost more!! Unless my exchange rate is wrong and I’m paying too much for pads.
Cool basket though.