As we all know, wait can be pretty long these days for a new ebike. My case is exactly like that.
The thing is, i don't mind the wait too much and i enjoy my regular MTB a lot.
The actual problem is making sure this long wait and steep expense are actually well spent; i can't borrow ebikes and even still i would need a longer loaner of at least a couple to get to grips with the ebikes types and motors.
My use case is quite specific and i narrowed my options to 2 bikes, both reserved and both TBD around february.
What i want the ebike for:
I live in a mountain area with very steep grades everywhere; i train regularly (trainerroad) and recently do more workouts outside since getting a power meter and a Garmin 530; works great. With the acoustic, i just can't ride outside at lower intensities; only for shorter stretches. I want to add more endurance time outside and an ebike could enable that. I can't stand long endurance sessions on the trainer but need more time at low intensity.
Also the commute to town is 8km round trip, with the way there having a good stretch of steep uphill (max close to 20%); i rarely go to town by bike, since i get there all sweaty; again, an ebike could solve that if letting me climb the hill without breaking a sweat.
The options i have, stretching the budget already to inimaginable lengths (for me):
- Cube stereo hybrid 140 SL for €4949
- Orbea rise, H30 for €4550 or H15 for €5250
Main thoughts and doubts:
- Cube seems better value; carbon main frame, 750Wh battery, more powerful motor, better components (eg. XT brakes). At the same time it's heavier, full big ebike with 2.6 tyres; while the Bosch smart system with Kiox300 seems ok, i actually would prefer to use the Garmin on the ebike too for consistency and to be able to do workouts on it.
- Rise would be either under specced (especially brakes on the H30) or more expensive; less powerful motor, smaller battery. On the plus side, it would be lighter and more agile; closer to the acoustic in feel i suppose, with 2.4 tyres and slimmer overall. I could use the Garmin on it directly. Considering my use case, it might actually make sense.
What are your thoughts and suggestions? Really, it's quite hard to choose on paper so all you experienced riders can really help clear the waters here!
Thanks for the help,
D.
The thing is, i don't mind the wait too much and i enjoy my regular MTB a lot.
The actual problem is making sure this long wait and steep expense are actually well spent; i can't borrow ebikes and even still i would need a longer loaner of at least a couple to get to grips with the ebikes types and motors.
My use case is quite specific and i narrowed my options to 2 bikes, both reserved and both TBD around february.
What i want the ebike for:
I live in a mountain area with very steep grades everywhere; i train regularly (trainerroad) and recently do more workouts outside since getting a power meter and a Garmin 530; works great. With the acoustic, i just can't ride outside at lower intensities; only for shorter stretches. I want to add more endurance time outside and an ebike could enable that. I can't stand long endurance sessions on the trainer but need more time at low intensity.
Also the commute to town is 8km round trip, with the way there having a good stretch of steep uphill (max close to 20%); i rarely go to town by bike, since i get there all sweaty; again, an ebike could solve that if letting me climb the hill without breaking a sweat.
The options i have, stretching the budget already to inimaginable lengths (for me):
- Cube stereo hybrid 140 SL for €4949
- Orbea rise, H30 for €4550 or H15 for €5250
Main thoughts and doubts:
- Cube seems better value; carbon main frame, 750Wh battery, more powerful motor, better components (eg. XT brakes). At the same time it's heavier, full big ebike with 2.6 tyres; while the Bosch smart system with Kiox300 seems ok, i actually would prefer to use the Garmin on the ebike too for consistency and to be able to do workouts on it.
- Rise would be either under specced (especially brakes on the H30) or more expensive; less powerful motor, smaller battery. On the plus side, it would be lighter and more agile; closer to the acoustic in feel i suppose, with 2.4 tyres and slimmer overall. I could use the Garmin on it directly. Considering my use case, it might actually make sense.
What are your thoughts and suggestions? Really, it's quite hard to choose on paper so all you experienced riders can really help clear the waters here!
Thanks for the help,
D.
