Cube Nature Pro (2014) - any good?

[MantaMike]

Has anyone got any experience of a Cube Nature Pro hybrid bike, I have got an opportunity to by one (13 months old 2014 model year) at what I think is a very reasonable price and wonder whether it is any good? Also,what would be a reasonable price for this bike? I can't find any comparable second had ones to check.

it will be used for short commuting, riding to the pub etc.. I already have a Cannondale SL for trail riding. but I know very little about hybrids.

thanks

[C0ffin D0dger]

I have that very bike in black. For what I bought it for I'm pleased with it. I was mainly into mountain biking but since having two kids needed something to go out with them on so needed to be able to tow our trailer and/or use it with a child seat. Since then I've also bought a tag along thing (FollowMe Tandem) so I can hook my eldest's Isla bike up to the back of mine for longer rides. Neither a full suspension mountain bike or a proper road bike is really compatible with these activities.

I've also been using it for a partial commute to work from time to time, I live about 22 miles from work so not ready for the 44 mile round trip yet but instead dump the car halfway and cycle the rest.

Anyway the bike is good, perhaps a little on the heavy side but really well spec'ed for the money - 10 speed Deore LX shifters front and rear, HollowTech crank, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, etc. This is what led me to buying the Cube over any other brands. Been reliable to date and I sure it will get plenty of mileage in future.

As for the cost, I bought mine new and paid the RRP, Leisure Lakes didn't seem to want to negotiate on the price. Pretty sure it was around £700 - £750 so I'd expect to pay around £500 for a second hand one. What have you been offered?