I had the 45 . Great bike, but I changed to the RM roadster this year, I still think the Kathmandu was good value in comparison. I solved the rattling front mudguard problem by using a silicone band from a Moon led light bracket, it was a lot more substantial than the Cube one and it worked a treat. Silence
fantastic review! ive been struggling to find a comprehensive one for this model and your review was simply amazing. thank you so much, helped me a lot in coming to a decision
Hey!! Thanks for the comment. I like your bikes Kevin (or Ryan), bummed I haven’t been able to cover as many lately. We are trying to post more third party reviews in the forums recently to make up for it. Your new stuff is awesome. electricbikereview.com/forums/forum/ride1up/
One bit of advice I'd give to anyone who owns one of theses bikes is never leave the bike out of your site for even a fraction of a second. I had mine pinched. Make your you buy a really good lock for this bike. Also I'd say my one and only isue with the bike as mentiond in the vid , is the spoke magnet how easy it is to get banged out of place.
Excellent dialogue! Lots of useful info for somebody getting into e-bikes. BTW: Lights for '45's must be on by law in parts of Europe. Helmets are compulsory too. There are different requirements and laws in every country. Some insist on road riding only. No riding on cycle paths or forest tracks! Others insist on using cycle paths where available. [Denmark] 3rd party insurance is a must. [Denmark] Some countries demand number plates and registration. Lower age limits apply. [Denmark] Accidents and theft are unfortunately high for the '45' class. They are expensive and that makes them attractive to thieves.
Gotta say.. Dayum this is a nice ride! The power is smooth and available. Super easy to move between power assist levels. And the motor makes you feel like Superman/woman. The ergonomics are also on point. For a commuter or casual rider the comfort level seems well thought out. Agree that the pedals could use a bit more grip, but that is a personal thing... somewhat subjective.
Thank you for the detalied and objective reviews over the years. I used surplus Cube frames to built my own bikes. Nice to see the Kathmandu frame to find its position as speed pedelec. This is the best rack solution on the market. But the details are mixed. My guess is that the air fork is aluminium instead magnesium. This have to do with certification test with the components. It is cheaper to get already certified components for 45km/h speed pedelec. So you find many Maguro MT5 but typical forks w/o mount points. I do not think that mount points for fenders fail in the certification test but simply they are overlooked, like on my Grace Easy S which also lacks mount on the fork. The fender mount is simply garbage. On my Cannondale Synapse Neo the Powertube is from top and have a attached cover. The top position is better shielded from street mud and the charge plug is on top. I prefer the top powertube solution. The display is prone to break if you skip over. The Purion could be protected mounted slithly lower than the bar, is not theftable and cost less than 50€ to replace. The noise from the Active Line is lower but i guess it is not for the speed version. The air inlet on the motor case is a mud collector. A speed pedelec is typical driven all-weather. For near 5k you should see a M99 pro instead. The non-speed version of the Kathmandu is about 2700€ here. The premium for the speed certification is ... and reduce the number of people which commute and do healthy. Blocking from dedicated bikes lanes instead of 25km/h limit is an insane regulation failure. So go away and buy a chinese electric scooter because authority classify you as a motorbike. In switzerland where regulation allows bikelane usage the speed/non-speed distribution is 25%/75%, in germany it is 0.2%/99.8%. Something to say: NO.
That was amazing, your insights are top notch snd better than my review. Thanks for taking time to comment on this. I agree about the fender solution being lackluster, the mud collector aspect of the motor cover, snd better display and light options. Maybe I’m being too soft, I just liked to see the light up high, the lightweight battery shield, the multiple sizes etc. and glossed over some of the other trades because I’ve become less price sensitive since I’m not actually buying the bikes. Thanks for helping me grow :)
Have been contemplating an e-bike for a few years for commuting. This bike would be perfect. My hesitation has to do with being safe on roads with drivers so distracted by tech, and very few dedicated bike lanes. Would be great if you did a video on this. How safe do you think it is to commute on a fast ebike? For example, from suburb into city, or from one suburb to another. Thank you. Have been a fan for years.
In 2021 are there still people wanna ride a 45 km/h S-Pedelec using chain drive? If so they must have a good source for regulary exchanging gears and chains.
Thirsty Firstly, Great full review on this bike well done look forward to updates. I have seen this bike in the UK with the licence plate holder fixed on in retail shops. The way I see this with e bikes meeting people need range and speed in the European you are going to have to go with this like the 50cc motor bike people buying Chinese bike thinking there is away round this forget this UK we have the regulations and that's it 15.5 miles mph 250 watt motor or these bikes and go with regulations that's it in a nut shell and if your like me a very keen cyclists and want these bikes go for it and cube do something about the rattle front fender putting a great bike to shame and down grading the bike awesome bike well thought out for the commuting and touring alike, well done cube. Keep up the work with long range batteries once again what a beautiful machine the way to go cube can't enthersize this enough.
I agree that it’s beautiful and well made. The high speed and big battery are a great match, and they didn’t skimp on the drivetrain or accessories. Another commenter mentioned how to improve the early fenders, which is great, otherwise I really thought they did a good job here :)
"Quick" question here: I am looking to sell my car, and use this bike for my daily commute. I live in a rural place, with some nice hills, bikelanes aren't fully maintained, but are still present, and my commute is 25,2 kilometers long. Now, I am not in my best of shape, but still manage the odd bit of exercise on a weekly basis. I can easily run 7-9 kilometers without being "flat" for the rest of the day, and in my youth, I did quite a bit of triathlon-training. So what I'm leading towards here is my question... just need a bit of background, for it all to make some sense. I am looking at this bike because, it's legal to do the 45 km/h in Denmark, where I live, and I am confident, that I can power the bike quite a lot. With the range on it, I imagine, I could use the Turbo mode the whole way (I can charge during the workday) back and forth. That way I can manage something between 35 and 45 km/h on average (just 1 stop-signal on the whole drive) with the hills and everything, if I'm using the commute as something of a workout as well. I imagine, I could do the one-way trip in something between 40 and 35 minutes... Here - thanks for reading - is my question: Is all of the above even remotely realistic? TLDR-version: Fairly bike-strong guy wanting to swap the car to this bike for his daily commute of 25 kilometers, expecting the trip to take around 35-40 minutes. Can it be done actually? :) I would REALLY like to get some feedback from people actually owning the bike (or having at least gotten some familiarity with it). :) I apologise for any cases of "bad English" as it is a second language. Thanks for answering, and best regards from Denmark. Is all of the above even remotely realistic?
Court I am a bit confused. I am in the market for an electric bike and have been watching lots of reviews, reading forums and talking with bike shops. I have really grown accustomed to your reviews and often watch other videos and wish that you have reviewed the bike because you provide so much helpful information. You start the video off saying that you feel like they did everything that you would have if you designed the bike. What confuses me is that I have heard you make comments about the little things you like about other bikes: side cutout for the front light, multiple LEDs on the rear light, cutouts on the rear light, aluminum fenders, top mounting battery vs down mounting battery, pannier bottom clip points, swept back handlebars that conform to the natural contour on peoples arms, adjustable handlebar stem, charging port at the top of the bike vs down by the crank arm, etc. The reason I bring all this up is I thought that I was pretty sold on picking up a Gazelle Ultimate T10+; alot had to too with the fact that the bike had all these small things that you have mentioned on other videos. And all those small things add up. But after watching this video and hearing that initial comment at the beginning I guess I am wondering if those things really do not matter in the grand scheme of things. By no means am I trying to criticize your review; just trying to understand how this bike is so much better than the Ultimate T10+. As someone who did not ride alot of bikes growing up and does not have much money to throw around, I want to ensure that I am spending my money on the right product. Any insight or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Very well said! I’m sorry that it feels inconsistent. I am inconsistent… even though I try very hard to be objective. I must say that this bike pleased me because it did many things right, and perhaps I was influenced by some recent bikes that were not so right in my opinion, so my reaction was more a breath of fresh air and excitement. Comparing the Gazelle to this back to back would have a different tone. I also meant my comment at a high level vs “everything” being the way I’d like it. Since the grips, bars, pedals etc can be changed and pedals are subjective, I tend to discount those things. I like Bosch, I like the speed Pedelec, I like the handlebar lights, multiple sizes, good drive trail, nice battery cover choice (and discount the plug location since that’s probably a Bosch limitation not CUBE). I enjoy being positive and want to celebrate a bike when I feel that it’s mostly on target. I think people get mislead or untrusting sometimes, like Mr Mr here because I am not paid for the majority of reviews that I do, though I have taken $1,500 service fees before to defray the cost of travel etc. and I always put a notice card intro on those videos. I tend to be constructive, but you’ll see very detailed cons listed on my write ups back at the website for every bike. I also have a couple of friends who do reviews and we may just be inconsistent with each other. It’s a challenge, and I’m sorry that it left you confused. I’m doing my best and appreciate the feedback. Perhaps you could consider this on par with Gazelle, and choose the one that appeals more to you or had the dealer support or better price? I hope this helps.
@@ElectricBikeReview I greatly appreciate your response. I know you're busy and I love your reviews. Your insight is greatly appreciated and helped clear some things up. Thank you for everything Court and keep up the amazing work.
Great review. I do not know if it is available in the USA but it would be really interesting to see a review of the Winora Yucatan 12 or 10, also a German bike with similar spec using a Yamaha PW-ST 70 Nm. motor.
@@rolletharold8843 They are also way more expensive around +1200 or more. Yucatan is a great bike, increase the budget and there is always something better. That goes for the Yukan too.
Hi, I love your reviews, they are so balanced and professional. I know this is not the subject but you don’t seem to have done the Vanmoof S3? Can you give me a heads up. Thanks.
Thanks David, I do my best and your comment is appreciated. I’ve been in touch with Vanmoof off and on, and I’d love to cover their new models. Since I’ve been stuck in Canada for a while, I think it was just too difficult and they hadn’t followed up. I will keep trying for it though, as I plan to travel more this year!! Hope you’re well :)
That’s what I am planning to do. They are the exact same bike except the pro has a better engine which just needs to derestricted! I don’t understand t(e price difference
@@pepejeffdamn i have The pro 625 15min max for The installation of The chip & to set max speed 🙌 Saved myself 2k… just follow the steps and regulate The chip to a max speed otherwise you will have a error-code. The only difference is that in the pedelec-version you have “more durable” parts 😏🤫 enjoy!
Hi Benjamin, we have been spacing the videos out a bit due to some travel. Instead of making them fully private, I make them live and linked on the website and just stagger publishing on TH-cam :)
Just wondering about the trails/park you were at? What’s the name? I’ve seen some of your vids around my Langley neighborhood but I don’t recognize this one. I bought the Cube Hybrid Pro 500 from Norm in Port Moody. Thanks 🙏
Norm is great! This was in Mundy Park which is beautiful and has a nice lake and pond. There are several parking lots around it and some trails in the forest across the street that are great as well :)
Yeah, I do a lot of metric stats because that’s how I learned bikes, but I’m from America and feel comfortable with inches. I’ve seen 200 and 203 for rotor size recently. I wonder why there’s a slight difference, maybe it’s brand specific like SRAM vs Shinano? Do you know?
@@ElectricBikeReview my point was that on the engineer's drawing board the item was deliberately made to be Exactly 8 inch. By design. But when the stats are given, it is politically correct to express the dimension of Metric values, therefore 203 mm is the Equivalent of 8 inch. The majority of the world Reject American habits of the inch system. So the odd-ball dimension of 203 is used. As to calling it a 200 is questionable, though very nearly the same.
Today I had the possibility to try the Riese und Müller Charger 3 and the Roadster from the same manufacturer and once again the Cube Kathmandu 45 625 exposed here in this video. I’ve already bought the Cube 2 weeks ago, but since the bike wasn’t yet put together and I didn’t have time to pick it up, I thought to give it a try today once again as well, using the demo-model at the shop. I am so happy to have chosen the Cube Kathmandu 45 625! I live in Switzerland surrounded by mountains, and that is why I bought the e-bike, but it is important to me to ride the bike without the engine whenever possible as well. And thus the Riese und Müller Charger 3 definitely felt a lot heavier on the road, the Roadster, of course, a little bit lighter than the Cube. But due to its thinner tires, the cheaper fork, etc., the Roadster, although CHF 1000,- more expensive than the Cube, definitely felt less comfortable. Due to the high step diamond frame, the stability on the Cube can match the Riese und Müllers pretty well, and it has an outstanding value for money with its finest components. Since I was looking for a step through e-bike for my girlfriend as well, I in this case definitely can say that the Riese und Müller Nevo is by far more stable, agile and comfortable than the Cube Kathmandu Easy Entry models. Here I would definitely go for the Riese und Müller Nevo. Due to the current world situation the supply with bikes isn’t flowing as before, and so it wasn’t easy to find a Cube Kathmandu 45 625 in my size. Even the other Cube models aren’t being delivered as expected before. Riese und Müller seems to have a little bit less difficulties with its deliveries at the moment due to the stock they have built up before. And the prices are definitely rising…
Anybody contemplating a rock hard hardtail for commuting is not doing their back any good at all. 10 cogs at the rear are lumpy and not pleasant to cycle. The bike is not fitted with an ebike specific drivetrain like the linkglide from Shimano. Not worth the money and the faster companies like CUBE stop making uncomfortable ebikes the better. How difficult is it to make a full suspension speed pedelec with 70deg head angle? answer, not difficult.
I appreciate your insights. My solution has been to add a nice suspension seat post, but my knees definitely prefer full suspension to hard tail. BULLS has a nice one electricbikereview.com/bulls/iconic-evo-tr-1-speed/
They have to be used with internal gear hubs, which are slightly less efficient, and, except from the rohloff which is super expensive, offer a smaller range of gear ratio
Belt drives require a rear hub motor which is fine if your using it just for road commute, but does put more weight towards the rear of the bike and is less efficient than a mid drive. Also with a mid drive replacing components is fairly easy and the low down center of gravity is much better for bikes that you may want to take off road for some gravel riding, it’s very much dependent on how you want to use your bike. Pure smooth tarmac commute, belt drive. Hybrid commute/off road then mid drive
WOW… $5K and Cube couldn’t be BOTHERED to make a Secure ( Non Rattling ) Front Fender Mounting System ! ! Sorry, but that is my ‘Pet Peeve’ on Bikes. No Rattles ( Of ANYTHING ) is Allowed … At $5K there is NO EXCUSE … Oh and, at this PRICE, WHY is it NOT fitted with a Belt Drive System ! ?
Yeh good luck with that, frame looks like it was welded with chewing gum, and put together with all the cheapest Chinese parts. Il take quality over cheap
Torn between this and the Gazelle Ultimate C380 (more expensive but belt drive and internal gears = no maintenance), but the Cube seems great value for money. Hmmm, really tough decision
I had the 45 . Great bike, but I changed to the RM roadster this year, I still think the Kathmandu was good value in comparison. I solved the rattling front mudguard problem by using a silicone band from a Moon led light bracket, it was a lot more substantial than the Cube one and it worked a treat. Silence
Great tip, thank you!!
fantastic review! ive been struggling to find a comprehensive one for this model and your review was simply amazing. thank you so much, helped me a lot in coming to a decision
You should add a segment where you ride the bike your reviewing with the motor turned off. It is very practical to know for a few reasons.
Great suggestion! Thank you
Fantastic build all-around 😍
The people complaining about the price would probably be complaining about missing features if it was $2k less.
Hey!! Thanks for the comment. I like your bikes Kevin (or Ryan), bummed I haven’t been able to cover as many lately. We are trying to post more third party reviews in the forums recently to make up for it. Your new stuff is awesome. electricbikereview.com/forums/forum/ride1up/
One bit of advice I'd give to anyone who owns one of theses bikes is never leave the bike out of your site for even a fraction of a second. I had mine pinched. Make your you buy a really good lock for this bike. Also I'd say my one and only isue with the bike as mentiond in the vid , is the spoke magnet how easy it is to get banged out of place.
I have just bought this bike 2400 English pounds and it’s called the cube touring pro 500 exactly like what yours is
Great review, thank you!!!
the side holes on the back are to add a connection to add a trolley. Great review on the battery and the bike.
Have the euro version which has nicer brake and horn integration. Overall I'm very happy with the bike
Excellent dialogue! Lots of useful info for somebody getting into e-bikes. BTW: Lights for '45's must be on by law in parts of Europe. Helmets are compulsory too. There are different requirements and laws in every country. Some insist on road riding only. No riding on cycle paths or forest tracks! Others insist on using cycle paths where available. [Denmark] 3rd party insurance is a must. [Denmark] Some countries demand number plates and registration. Lower age limits apply. [Denmark] Accidents and theft are unfortunately high for the '45' class. They are expensive and that makes them attractive to thieves.
I would like to see cube offer belt drive with rohloff hub.
Good suggestion! Which model do you prefer from Rohloff? Have you tried the electric one?
@@ElectricBikeReview E14 model.
Gotta say.. Dayum this is a nice ride! The power is smooth and available. Super easy to move between power assist levels. And the motor makes you feel like Superman/woman. The ergonomics are also on point. For a commuter or casual rider the comfort level seems well thought out. Agree that the pedals could use a bit more grip, but that is a personal thing... somewhat subjective.
Thank you for the detalied and objective reviews over the years. I used surplus Cube frames to built my own bikes. Nice to see the Kathmandu frame to find its position as speed pedelec. This is the best rack solution on the market. But the details are mixed. My guess is that the air fork is aluminium instead magnesium. This have to do with certification test with the components. It is cheaper to get already certified components for 45km/h speed pedelec. So you find many Maguro MT5 but typical forks w/o mount points. I do not think that mount points for fenders fail in the certification test but simply they are overlooked, like on my Grace Easy S which also lacks mount on the fork. The fender mount is simply garbage.
On my Cannondale Synapse Neo the Powertube is from top and have a attached cover. The top position is better shielded from street mud and the charge plug is on top. I prefer the top powertube solution. The display is prone to break if you skip over. The Purion could be protected mounted slithly lower than the bar, is not theftable and cost less than 50€ to replace. The noise from the Active Line is lower but i guess it is not for the speed version. The air inlet on the motor case is a mud collector. A speed pedelec is typical driven all-weather. For near 5k you should see a M99 pro instead. The non-speed version of the Kathmandu is about 2700€ here. The premium for the speed certification is ... and reduce the number of people which commute and do healthy. Blocking from dedicated bikes lanes instead of 25km/h limit is an insane regulation failure. So go away and buy a chinese electric scooter because authority classify you as a motorbike. In switzerland where regulation allows bikelane usage the speed/non-speed distribution is 25%/75%, in germany it is 0.2%/99.8%. Something to say: NO.
That was amazing, your insights are top notch snd better than my review. Thanks for taking time to comment on this. I agree about the fender solution being lackluster, the mud collector aspect of the motor cover, snd better display and light options. Maybe I’m being too soft, I just liked to see the light up high, the lightweight battery shield, the multiple sizes etc. and glossed over some of the other trades because I’ve become less price sensitive since I’m not actually buying the bikes. Thanks for helping me grow :)
Great video thank you. Please review Canyon Precede On CF9. Its a great bike and no one has reviewed it yet
Great request! I will try, hoping to see some Canyon in a week!! First time :D
Have been contemplating an e-bike for a few years for commuting. This bike would be perfect. My hesitation has to do with being safe on roads with drivers so distracted by tech, and very few dedicated bike lanes. Would be great if you did a video on this. How safe do you think it is to commute on a fast ebike? For example, from suburb into city, or from one suburb to another. Thank you. Have been a fan for years.
The CUBE is a nice e-bike.....but I suggest you try find something in the $2000 range
In 2021 are there still people wanna ride a 45 km/h S-Pedelec using chain drive? If so they must have a good source for regulary exchanging gears and chains.
Thirsty Firstly, Great full review on this bike well done look forward to updates.
I have seen this bike in the UK with the licence plate holder fixed on in retail shops. The way I see this with e bikes meeting people need range and speed in the European you are going to have to go with this like the 50cc motor bike people buying Chinese bike thinking there is away round this forget this UK we have the regulations and that's it 15.5 miles mph 250 watt motor or these bikes and go with regulations that's it in a nut shell and if your like me a very keen cyclists and want these bikes go for it and cube do something about the rattle front fender putting a great bike to shame and down grading the bike awesome bike well thought out for the commuting and touring alike, well done cube.
Keep up the work with long range batteries once again what a beautiful machine the way to go cube can't enthersize this enough.
I agree that it’s beautiful and well made. The high speed and big battery are a great match, and they didn’t skimp on the drivetrain or accessories. Another commenter mentioned how to improve the early fenders, which is great, otherwise I really thought they did a good job here :)
Great fun viewing them bikes well done guys.
Great fun viewing them bikes well done again guys.
@@ElectricBikeReview With the wide choice of of e bikes mine is arriving soon Pathlite On 8
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"Quick" question here:
I am looking to sell my car, and use this bike for my daily commute. I live in a rural place, with some nice hills, bikelanes aren't fully maintained, but are still present, and my commute is 25,2 kilometers long. Now, I am not in my best of shape, but still manage the odd bit of exercise on a weekly basis. I can easily run 7-9 kilometers without being "flat" for the rest of the day, and in my youth, I did quite a bit of triathlon-training. So what I'm leading towards here is my question... just need a bit of background, for it all to make some sense.
I am looking at this bike because, it's legal to do the 45 km/h in Denmark, where I live, and I am confident, that I can power the bike quite a lot. With the range on it, I imagine, I could use the Turbo mode the whole way (I can charge during the workday) back and forth. That way I can manage something between 35 and 45 km/h on average (just 1 stop-signal on the whole drive) with the hills and everything, if I'm using the commute as something of a workout as well. I imagine, I could do the one-way trip in something between 40 and 35 minutes...
Here - thanks for reading - is my question:
Is all of the above even remotely realistic?
TLDR-version: Fairly bike-strong guy wanting to swap the car to this bike for his daily commute of 25 kilometers, expecting the trip to take around 35-40 minutes. Can it be done actually? :)
I would REALLY like to get some feedback from people actually owning the bike (or having at least gotten some familiarity with it). :)
I apologise for any cases of "bad English" as it is a second language.
Thanks for answering, and best regards from Denmark.
Is all of the above even remotely realistic?
Court I am a bit confused. I am in the market for an electric bike and have been watching lots of reviews, reading forums and talking with bike shops. I have really grown accustomed to your reviews and often watch other videos and wish that you have reviewed the bike because you provide so much helpful information. You start the video off saying that you feel like they did everything that you would have if you designed the bike. What confuses me is that I have heard you make comments about the little things you like about other bikes: side cutout for the front light, multiple LEDs on the rear light, cutouts on the rear light, aluminum fenders, top mounting battery vs down mounting battery, pannier bottom clip points, swept back handlebars that conform to the natural contour on peoples arms, adjustable handlebar stem, charging port at the top of the bike vs down by the crank arm, etc. The reason I bring all this up is I thought that I was pretty sold on picking up a Gazelle Ultimate T10+; alot had to too with the fact that the bike had all these small things that you have mentioned on other videos. And all those small things add up. But after watching this video and hearing that initial comment at the beginning I guess I am wondering if those things really do not matter in the grand scheme of things. By no means am I trying to criticize your review; just trying to understand how this bike is so much better than the Ultimate T10+. As someone who did not ride alot of bikes growing up and does not have much money to throw around, I want to ensure that I am spending my money on the right product. Any insight or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Very well said! I’m sorry that it feels inconsistent. I am inconsistent… even though I try very hard to be objective. I must say that this bike pleased me because it did many things right, and perhaps I was influenced by some recent bikes that were not so right in my opinion, so my reaction was more a breath of fresh air and excitement. Comparing the Gazelle to this back to back would have a different tone. I also meant my comment at a high level vs “everything” being the way I’d like it. Since the grips, bars, pedals etc can be changed and pedals are subjective, I tend to discount those things. I like Bosch, I like the speed Pedelec, I like the handlebar lights, multiple sizes, good drive trail, nice battery cover choice (and discount the plug location since that’s probably a Bosch limitation not CUBE). I enjoy being positive and want to celebrate a bike when I feel that it’s mostly on target. I think people get mislead or untrusting sometimes, like Mr Mr here because I am not paid for the majority of reviews that I do, though I have taken $1,500 service fees before to defray the cost of travel etc. and I always put a notice card intro on those videos. I tend to be constructive, but you’ll see very detailed cons listed on my write ups back at the website for every bike. I also have a couple of friends who do reviews and we may just be inconsistent with each other. It’s a challenge, and I’m sorry that it left you confused. I’m doing my best and appreciate the feedback. Perhaps you could consider this on par with Gazelle, and choose the one that appeals more to you or had the dealer support or better price? I hope this helps.
@@ElectricBikeReview I greatly appreciate your response. I know you're busy and I love your reviews. Your insight is greatly appreciated and helped clear some things up. Thank you for everything Court and keep up the amazing work.
Great review. I do not know if it is available in the USA but it would be really interesting to see a review of the Winora Yucatan 12 or 10, also a German bike with similar spec using a Yamaha PW-ST 70 Nm. motor.
Yukan R5 & Yukan 12 is lot better :)
@@rolletharold8843 They are also way more expensive around +1200 or more. Yucatan is a great bike, increase the budget and there is always something better. That goes for the Yukan too.
Hi, I love your reviews, they are so balanced and professional. I know this is not the subject but you don’t seem to have done the Vanmoof S3? Can you give me a heads up. Thanks.
Thanks David, I do my best and your comment is appreciated. I’ve been in touch with Vanmoof off and on, and I’d love to cover their new models. Since I’ve been stuck in Canada for a while, I think it was just too difficult and they hadn’t followed up. I will keep trying for it though, as I plan to travel more this year!! Hope you’re well :)
Classy bike, But the Ariel Rider 'Rideal' would suffice for me! Keep up the good work!
Great looking bike! Wish it had fox
Yeah, I’m a Fox fan too :)
I just fixed the speedbox 3.0 on a Kathmandu 625 pro & saved 2k great especially when you know it’s almost identical in parts & build 😂
That’s what I am planning to do. They are the exact same bike except the pro has a better engine which just needs to derestricted! I don’t understand t(e price difference
@@pepejeffdamn i have The pro 625 15min max for The installation of The chip & to set max speed 🙌
Saved myself 2k… just follow the steps and regulate The chip to a max speed otherwise you will have a error-code.
The only difference is that in the pedelec-version you have “more durable” parts 😏🤫 enjoy!
Btw the pro has The same torque wich is 85nm wich is better than an 8000+€ Trek pedelec 🙌
May I ask what is the name of the riding glasses you are whereing
Isn’t that cassette SLX? Correct me if I’m wrong, but XTR is 3 black cogs, XT is 2 and SLX is 1
Is there a reason, why this video isn't listed?
Hi Benjamin, we have been spacing the videos out a bit due to some travel. Instead of making them fully private, I make them live and linked on the website and just stagger publishing on TH-cam :)
Can you please do a review on 2018 Focus jarifa2 29 equipped ?
А ты пробовал ехать без помощника? Хорошо или не очень и тяжело крутить педали?
Court we can't see how fast your going if we're looking at the ground
Thanks for the feedback Rory! I’ll work on fixing this ;)
@@ElectricBikeReview I've been watching you for a long time I love what you do
how would you compare it to the Giant E-quick you also reviewed?
Just wondering about the trails/park you were at? What’s the name? I’ve seen some of your vids around my Langley neighborhood but I don’t recognize this one. I bought the Cube Hybrid Pro 500 from Norm in Port Moody. Thanks 🙏
Norm is great! This was in Mundy Park which is beautiful and has a nice lake and pond. There are several parking lots around it and some trails in the forest across the street that are great as well :)
@@ElectricBikeReview perfect, thanks for that 👍
Why is this bike derestricted? It seems to be the same as the Kathmandu hybrid 625 pro but it is not limited to 25 kph?
Now its 3350 in europe
203 mm is a poetic way to say 8 inch.
Yeah, I do a lot of metric stats because that’s how I learned bikes, but I’m from America and feel comfortable with inches. I’ve seen 200 and 203 for rotor size recently. I wonder why there’s a slight difference, maybe it’s brand specific like SRAM vs Shinano? Do you know?
@@ElectricBikeReview my point was that on the engineer's drawing board the item was deliberately made to be Exactly 8 inch. By design. But when the stats are given, it is politically correct to express the dimension of Metric values, therefore 203 mm is the Equivalent of 8 inch. The majority of the world Reject American habits of the inch system. So the odd-ball dimension of 203 is used. As to calling it a 200 is questionable, though very nearly the same.
Which bike would you prefer, the Cube Kathmandu Hybrid 45 625 as shown here or the Riese und Müller Charger 3?
Today I had the possibility to try the Riese und Müller Charger 3 and the Roadster from the same manufacturer and once again the Cube Kathmandu 45 625 exposed here in this video. I’ve already bought the Cube 2 weeks ago, but since the bike wasn’t yet put together and I didn’t have time to pick it up, I thought to give it a try today once again as well, using the demo-model at the shop. I am so happy to have chosen the Cube Kathmandu 45 625!
I live in Switzerland surrounded by mountains, and that is why I bought the e-bike, but it is important to me to ride the bike without the engine whenever possible as well. And thus the Riese und Müller Charger 3 definitely felt a lot heavier on the road, the Roadster, of course, a little bit lighter than the Cube. But due to its thinner tires, the cheaper fork, etc., the Roadster, although CHF 1000,- more expensive than the Cube, definitely felt less comfortable. Due to the high step diamond frame, the stability on the Cube can match the Riese und Müllers pretty well, and it has an outstanding value for money with its finest components.
Since I was looking for a step through e-bike for my girlfriend as well, I in this case definitely can say that the Riese und Müller Nevo is by far more stable, agile and comfortable than the Cube Kathmandu Easy Entry models. Here I would definitely go for the Riese und Müller Nevo.
Due to the current world situation the supply with bikes isn’t flowing as before, and so it wasn’t easy to find a Cube Kathmandu 45 625 in my size. Even the other Cube models aren’t being delivered as expected before. Riese und Müller seems to have a little bit less difficulties with its deliveries at the moment due to the stock they have built up before.
And the prices are definitely rising…
No rear through axel on a $5,000 bike is unacceptable.
Yeh the Haibike trekking s 10 pedelec is better specced and slightly cheaper with a rear through axel with quick release front and rear
$5k for an ebike. No carbon belt drive. No thanks
Is that Pitt Meadows?
have you seen the IGOGOMI folding ebike?
Anybody contemplating a rock hard hardtail for commuting is not doing their back any good at all. 10 cogs at the rear are lumpy and not pleasant to cycle. The bike is not fitted with an ebike specific drivetrain like the linkglide from Shimano. Not worth the money and the faster companies like CUBE stop making uncomfortable ebikes the better. How difficult is it to make a full suspension speed pedelec with 70deg head angle? answer, not difficult.
I appreciate your insights. My solution has been to add a nice suspension seat post, but my knees definitely prefer full suspension to hard tail. BULLS has a nice one electricbikereview.com/bulls/iconic-evo-tr-1-speed/
Nice bike, but for $200 less I think the Gazelle Ultimate C380+ is a better value and has better components.
The Gazelle Ultimate C380+ is a 25km/h bike, this one has a motor that does 45km/h.
Why would you design a bike with a chain drive in 2021? What’s the downside to belts?
They have to be used with internal gear hubs, which are slightly less efficient, and, except from the rohloff which is super expensive, offer a smaller range of gear ratio
Belt drives require a rear hub motor which is fine if your using it just for road commute, but does put more weight towards the rear of the bike and is less efficient than a mid drive. Also with a mid drive replacing components is fairly easy and the low down center of gravity is much better for bikes that you may want to take off road for some gravel riding, it’s very much dependent on how you want to use your bike. Pure smooth tarmac commute, belt drive. Hybrid commute/off road then mid drive
@@TheMrbc74 No belt drives do not require a rear motor. I know because I own a ebike with a mid drive motor and a belt drive. 🤪
@@SwiftySanders what is handling your gear changes then, is it a single speed?
You have a hub at the back wheel
I was the First!
Nicely done! This video hasn't even been publicly listed on TH-cam yet, you're really early ;)
at that price should of just named it the kathmanscrew!
WOW… $5K and Cube couldn’t be BOTHERED to make a Secure ( Non Rattling ) Front Fender Mounting System ! ! Sorry, but that is my ‘Pet Peeve’ on Bikes. No Rattles ( Of ANYTHING ) is Allowed … At $5K there is NO EXCUSE … Oh and, at this PRICE, WHY is it NOT fitted with a Belt Drive System ! ?
5k?? hahahaha i can get HyperScrambler 2 for 3k dollars much much better then that crap...
@Mr Mr Fairly 5k
That bike is purdy.....purdy danged expensive.
Lol, yeah… definitely higher end. Worth the money for quality parts at speed, and the big battery, but definitely not cheap!
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5k?? hahahaha i can get HyperScrambler 2 for 3k dollars much much better then that crap...
Yeh good luck with that, frame looks like it was welded with chewing gum, and put together with all the cheapest Chinese parts. Il take quality over cheap
5k looool. Just do i DIY build with a 45mph motor for 2k
there is more to an E-bike than just a ginormous motor lol.................but this bike is over priced imo..
No. I’m not going 45 mph on a bike path. It’s dangerous. 🤨
I also don’t want to DIY my bike unless Im a professional.
@@SwiftySanders Cycle on the roads? Also you can go to most bike shops and get them to install the battery and motor relatively cheaply.
Torn between this and the Gazelle Ultimate C380 (more expensive but belt drive and internal gears = no maintenance), but the Cube seems great value for money. Hmmm, really tough decision