Is this a decent buy?

[DSLiverpool]

Fat / 50 / on statins so knackered thighs but used to knock the miles out regularly.
Need assistance and saw this - can I get Better?
BMW e bike
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=BMW+Active+Hybri...

[anonymous-user]

I've got to ask, what are you going to use it for?

E-bike are definitely a massive thing now so you're pretty much spoilt for choice.

[DSLiverpool]

I was a keen road cyclist 25 years ago, my fitness level is slightly above deceased hence I’m under no illusions however getting a slightly decent bike has to be a good thing.
Mainly road possibly a bit of green lane use I guess

[smifffymoto]

Bike discount in Germany are very competive price wise,we bought a Cube ebike and saved 500€ when compared to Evans.

[mike13]

Have a look at Pedelec forum and e-bike tips, some good advice and classifieds, have to say there are loads of e-bikes in that price range that would be much better value than that one!

[DSLiverpool]

Ok cheers - I’m seduced by the bmw badge lol

[The_Jackal]

Only thing with that BMW is that the motor is a "Brose"?
The Cube has a Bosch one which is I think the industry standard in quality.

[lufbramatt]

Brose are an old German company that make OEM electric window and wiper motors for loads of different car manufacturers so not exactly chinesium.

Edited by lufbramatt on Sunday 24th June 14:38

[Dog Star]

The_Jackal said:

Only thing with that BMW is that the motor is a "Brose"?
The Cube has a Bosch one which is I think the industry standard in quality.

I got myself and Mrs DS a pair of Cube Acid Hybrid Ones - Bosch, as you say. Absolutely brilliant - they're way up there in the "best things I have ever bought" list.

I've still got my normal full sus MTB but for actual "going for a ride to see stuff" you simply cannot beat an ebike. Yesterday I and the OH did 50 miles up hill and down dale, stopping off in pubs. No way you'd get her to do 10 miles on a normal bike.

[TwistingMyMelon]

If you like it buy it...simples

BUT

I would buy from a local shop if you can, ebikes have so much more to go wrong and parts can be difficult to get hold of , therefore decent support is worth a lot.

I know my local shop has a stream of people bringing in odd online ebikes, that are difficult to fix and get parts for.