Calibre discounted it for its launch in 2019. Note: This bike looks like a more-than-£350 bike, and there lies the rub - it actually is. Sub £375* Hardtail of the Year: Calibre Two Cubed review It remains, however, an absolute bargain.
That price was never going to last, unfortunately, and as such the Calibre Two Cubed is now £449. The addition of a 2×9 transmission will mean less dropped chains and fewer oily hands, while lock on grips will stop them from spinning like throttles at the first sign of rain. It’s a good thing then that Calibre has also upgraded the brakes to Tektro hydraulic units, that self-adjust with pad wear. In non-bike geek parlance that means it’s faster and even easier to ride. Frame lengths have grown by 10mm, the BB height has been lowered, the head angle has been slackened and seat angle steepened. Confidence was boosted further by a wide handlebar, stubby stem and hydraulic disc brakes.Īll but the name is new. With a RockShox XC fork pumping out 100mm of smooth, composed travel, the Two Cubed led the test from the front and never looked back. That said, we were still shocked by how much bike you can get for £350. Times change however, and firmly held beliefs need testing too, the Calibre Two Cubed proving that trickle down technology and modern approaches to business, like direct to consumer sales, bring unprecedented levels of perform to an even wider audience.Ĭalibre did the same with the Bossnut full-suspension bike, so it should come as no surprise that it is equally adept at disrupting the entry-level hardtail market. It was the lowest price-point test we have undertaken, as we’ve always believed that you need to spend £500 to ensure you get a proper mountain bike capable of withstanding the rigours of serious off-road riding. When we introduced the sub £375 category to our 2019 Hardtail of the Year test, we entered unchartered waters. Kenda K1010 2.35” front and Kenda 1027 2.10 rearĬalibre Trail 780mm width, 20mm rise – 31.MBR Editor’s Choice 2019: Calibre Two Cubed, £399 Brakes - DetailsĬlarks M2 hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotorsĦ061 Alloy frame using the Two3 award winning geometry.
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If your bike develops a fault, please take it to your nearest GO Outdoors store where we have a full workshop and trained mechanics who will be able to assist you. Unfortunately, we are not able to process faulty or warranty bike returns through our warehouse.
See our video (below) or consult our assembly guide for assistance. Any changes made will be using equivalent or higher quality parts. Please Note : Due to ongoing issues in the supply chain, this bike is subject to specification changes without notice. Promovec also have a full UK based support team. With an LED display that includes a speed sensor and data panel, you're always in full control, and there's a clever heat sync in the downtube to keep the battery cool and safe. The 250W hub motor gives you a top assisted speed of 15mph, with a range of up to 40 miles, and there's even a 4kmph walk assist mode - so if you have to push the bike it helps you out! It takes their expert knowledge and state of the art e-bike system and couples it with Calibre’s award winning Two cubed mountain bike geometry, creating an e-bike that is a step ahead of the competition. The new Kinetic E-bike from Calibre has been developed in conjunction with Danish e-bike specialists Promovec. Designed for getting out in the woods, commuting and exploring - taking you further than you thought possible.
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