Which one

[Mark02380]

Hi all, looking at these 2 bikes for my son which one do you think
any help would be appreciated

STEREO HYBRID 160 HPC
TM 625 27.5

Turbo Levo Comp

 

[R120]

You will get a much better spec bike from Cube at comparative price points to the Levo's. Both good bikes, the Bosch motor in the Cube is generally considered more reliable than the Brose in the Specilized. The Levo is more of a trail bike, and the Cube more of a longer travel enduro bike.

Its your son aware you are getting him the bike? Because if so he really should try them out if possible, as like any other bike most important thing is fit, and also that its the right kind of bike for his riding.

I have posted this before, its the process I would use to chose an EMTB, following the order bellow - I have ignored budget:

• Do you have ability to charge the bike where you keep it? If you dont you are going to want a bike where the battery is designed to be easily removable.
• Do you regularly do rides over 30 miles or a lot of elevation gain? If so you are going to want to look at bikes with larger capacity battery, or again one with an easily removable battery so you can carry a spare.
• Once you have used the above criteria to narrow down the choices, apply the logic you would to buying any bike, namely that the fit is right for you, the intended use is right, and that the basic spec, wheel size and geometry is what you want. Also factor in things like ability to carry a water bottle if important to you.
• Buy from LBS or direct sale? If you are not mechanically minded, then an LBS and the back up they offer is going to be invaluable. If you go down the direct sales route, and are not confident mechanically, then having an LBS you are on good terms with is going to be useful too. If buying a Specialized IMO it is critical you get from a good local shop, as they are some minor issues that crop up with them that a good Specilized dealer can sort easily meaning you minimise time off the bike if you have an issue.
• Finally once you have used the above to get a short list, have a look at the motors and systems, as others have said the reality is there is not much difference in the real world out on the trail, and the basic geometry and components will make more of a difference to how you get on with the bike, but obviously each system may have elects that are more appealing to you than others.
• Now go buy the bike, set it up, and get out and ride!

 

[Mark02380]

You will get a much better spec bike from Cube at comparative price points to the Levo's. Both good bikes, the Bosch motor in the Cube is generally considered more reliable than the Brose in the Specilized. The Levo is more of a trail bike, and the Cube more of a longer travel enduro bike.

Its your son aware you are getting him the bike? Because if so he really should try them out if possible, as like any other bike most important thing is fit, and also that its the right kind of bike for his riding.

I have posted this before, its the process I would use to chose an EMTB, following the order bellow - I have ignored budget:

• Do you have ability to charge the bike where you keep it? If you dont you are going to want a bike where the battery is designed to be easily removable.
• Do you regularly do rides over 30 miles or a lot of elevation gain? If so you are going to want to look at bikes with larger capacity battery, or again one with an easily removable battery so you can carry a spare.
• Once you have used the above criteria to narrow down the choices, apply the logic you would to buying any bike, namely that the fit is right for you, the intended use is right, and that the basic spec, wheel size and geometry is what you want. Also factor in things like ability to carry a water bottle if important to you.
• Buy from LBS or direct sale? If you are not mechanically minded, then an LBS and the back up they offer is going to be invaluable. If you go down the direct sales route, and are not confident mechanically, then having an LBS you are on good terms with is going to be useful too. If buying a Specialized IMO it is critical you get from a good local shop, as they are some minor issues that crop up with them that a good Specilized dealer can sort easily meaning you minimise time off the bike if you have an issue.
• Finally once you have used the above to get a short list, have a look at the motors and systems, as others have said the reality is there is not much difference in the real world out on the trail, and the basic geometry and components will make more of a difference to how you get on with the bike, but obviously each system may have elects that are more appealing to you than others.
• Now go buy the bike, set it up, and get out and ride!

Thank you for your help, he’s not aware yet he’s just getting into it

 

[Steve940]

I've just chosen between these bikes...ordered the cube but still want to try the levo just incase in rides even better..will hopefully do that late this week..in my opinion its impossible to say for sure uness you try both

 

[Steve940]

Just read my.own.post...wow I should sleep

 

[Mark02380]

Thank you everyone for your input,

With My little knowledge on these things are the components on the Cube better than the Specialized.
With the way things are at the moment (covid 19) my local shop who stock both are not allowing test rides which I understand

 

[R120]

There isn't really a bad choice to be made between the two, but it would definitely be a good idea to at least get him to go in and sit on the bikes if possible to get sizing right.