Just a post to let you know that we just "joined the club" of Cube owners.
We did our research and really were about to decide on the Gazelle T9 HMB when we found the Cube Town Sport. Interestingly, our dealer says it won't be available in the US for 2022, but they had 2021's available. It was very much like the Gazelle in componentry and similarly smooth and natural-feeling, thanks to the Bosch mid-drive. Absolutely a joy to ride. It won the game though because it is a low-step Copenhagen-style bike vs. the mid-step city-style design of the Gazelle. This means the Town Sport has swept back handlebars and a cushy saddle for upright riding, where the Gazelle has city-style flat bars on a forward riser, and has a less cushy saddle, made for a more forward position riding, really a bike for a different purpose than the Town Sport. We love that this bike has an "Automatic" throttle setting that uses both cadence and torque to set an ideal level of assistance, since this is all about allowing her to get back on a bike after 30 years off and still bike with me (I ride 600-800 miles/month on a Fuji MTB or Marin Highway One). We want her to get cardio exercise for her heart, not just scoot around on throttle mainly. We love the tested range and will post here to let you know how that works out (I do take looooong rides, my motto is "Go slow, go far, go safe!"). The higher end Shimano components are not only confidence-inspiring, they are similar to my bikes and things I can service with ease.
Out-of-the-box Experience?: So far, we could not be happier. We ride from Portland to Oregon City tomorrow. Will let you know how that all goes!
We did our research and really were about to decide on the Gazelle T9 HMB when we found the Cube Town Sport. Interestingly, our dealer says it won't be available in the US for 2022, but they had 2021's available. It was very much like the Gazelle in componentry and similarly smooth and natural-feeling, thanks to the Bosch mid-drive. Absolutely a joy to ride. It won the game though because it is a low-step Copenhagen-style bike vs. the mid-step city-style design of the Gazelle. This means the Town Sport has swept back handlebars and a cushy saddle for upright riding, where the Gazelle has city-style flat bars on a forward riser, and has a less cushy saddle, made for a more forward position riding, really a bike for a different purpose than the Town Sport. We love that this bike has an "Automatic" throttle setting that uses both cadence and torque to set an ideal level of assistance, since this is all about allowing her to get back on a bike after 30 years off and still bike with me (I ride 600-800 miles/month on a Fuji MTB or Marin Highway One). We want her to get cardio exercise for her heart, not just scoot around on throttle mainly. We love the tested range and will post here to let you know how that works out (I do take looooong rides, my motto is "Go slow, go far, go safe!"). The higher end Shimano components are not only confidence-inspiring, they are similar to my bikes and things I can service with ease.
Out-of-the-box Experience?: So far, we could not be happier. We ride from Portland to Oregon City tomorrow. Will let you know how that all goes!
. I also replaced the riser with a 60 degree adjustable version, which I recommend in order to find the perfect fit for a short rider (I needed all 60 degrees to get her grips exactly where they should be). But, there are quibbles I want to share... and an important observation.
