Just to point that in my opinion/experience it´s a diferent fell due to wheight, not just due the assist level. For exemple with the rise abouve assist limit you barely notice the transition.
They are diferent bikes and both fun . I like both (very 👹), so perfect world is one of each :alien:. The Cube provides a full ebike experience.The rise a more natural bike experience with assist, aldo it´s not "wek".You can consider diferents aspects to decide. If you go to ride with...
Bike are a complex sistem (like gals :alien: :LOL:) . You can´t resume it to one mesure/caracteristic. Wheel size, lenght, reach, etc, etc is going to interact to define bike personality. E-bikes are also heavier and tend to be more stable than analog. Reach is a good starting point I supose.
Can only talk about the Cube. Very happy with it. If you could strech you money a little :oops: the HPC SL 625 could a more suit spot or bang for the buck .;)
All good bikes.
All I can say is I had a 2019 Cube 160 size S and now a 2020 140 Cube M size and I´m more than happy with it. Very good bang for the buck.
i just ride having fun and avoiding (to much) anxiety over wering or scratchs , making some ( i)regular lub and changing chain (or other items) wen needed. But maybe I´m .:alien:;)