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Cube 2019Model update for E-MTBs with Bosch drive

Stefan Loibl

 · 06.08.2018

Cube 2019: Model update for E-MTBs with Bosch drivePhoto: Lars Scharl
Cube 2019: Model update for E-MTBs with Bosch drive
Not much new for 2019: Cube is sticking with Bosch drives with Powertube batteries for its entire e-MTB fleet. New are the Action Team version of the Stereo Hybrid 160 and a hardtail for heavy riders.

It has 17 different e-hardtails alone Cube in its range for the 2019 model year, plus twelve men's fullys and eleven e-mountainbikes for women. This shows how important bikes with electric motors are to the Upper Palatinate company. After Cube - like many other e-MTB manufacturers - struggled with delivery problems in 2018, things should improve significantly for 2019. It is striking that Cube remains loyal to Bosch as the drive supplier for the entire e-MTB segment and almost exclusively uses the Performance CX motor with 500 Wh Powertube battery for the sporty models. We visited Cube in Waldershof (Upper Palatinate) and took a look at the entire 2019 model range. Here are the highlights from our point of view - from the 24-inch children's e-bike to the Stereo Hybrid 160 in the Action Team version:

Cube Acid 240 Hybrid: For the first time, Cube is building a children's e-bike in 24 inches. The e-MTB for kids has the same technologies and equipment as the Acid series for adults. This includes a Bosch Active drive with Purion display and a 400 Wh battery. The SR Suntour XCT JR suspension fork smoothes every root path and the Shimano 9-speed gear system works harmoniously with the Bosch drive system, which is throttled to 20 km/h. 2.35 tyres ensure comfort, 152 mm short cranks for ergonomic pedalling. The 24-inch bike with motor support costs 1700 euros and shines in Action Team paintworkPhoto: HerstellerCube Acid 240 Hybrid: For the first time, Cube is building a children's e-bike in 24 inches. The e-MTB for kids has the same technologies and equipment as the Acid series for adults. This includes a Bosch Active drive with Purion display and a 400 Wh battery. The SR Suntour XCT JR suspension fork smoothes every root path and the Shimano 9-speed gear system works harmoniously with the Bosch drive system, which is throttled to 20 km/h. 2.35 tyres ensure comfort, 152 mm short cranks for ergonomic pedalling. The 24-inch bike with motor support costs 1700 euros and shines in Action Team paintworkCube Elite Hybrid C:62 SLT 500 29: Top of the pops, that's it: the carbon e-hardtail shifts through the 12 gears on the new Shimano XTR. This 19.6-kilo e-bike is braked by a four-piston XTR at the front and a two-piston model at the rear. Cube has designed a special bracket for the new Bosch Kiok display, which is used on this bike, so that it is protected next to the stem. The 500 Wh Powertube battery is located in the down tube and drives the Performance CX motor with 75 Nm. Price: 6000 euros.Photo: HerstellerCube Elite Hybrid C:62 SLT 500 29: Top of the pops, that's it: the carbon e-hardtail shifts through the 12 gears on the new Shimano XTR. This 19.6-kilo e-bike is braked by a four-piston XTR at the front and a two-piston model at the rear. Cube has designed a special bracket for the new Bosch Kiok display, which is used on this bike, so that it is protected next to the stem. The 500 Wh Powertube battery is located in the down tube and drives the Performance CX motor with 75 Nm. Price: 6000 euros.Cube Reaction Hybrid EXC 500: The Powertube battery, which can be removed from the bottom of the down tube, is secured twice in Cube's E-MTBs. Once via the lock and also via a wheel bolt. This prevents the battery from falling into the front wheel even if it is mishandled. The Reaction Hybrid EXC for 2500 euros comes with 2.6 inch wide Nobby Nic tyres and SR Suntour 34 Coil fork. Weight: 23.9 kg.Photo: HerstellerCube Reaction Hybrid EXC 500: The Powertube battery, which can be removed from the bottom of the down tube, is secured twice in Cube's E-MTBs. Once via the lock and also via a wheel bolt. This prevents the battery from falling into the front wheel even if it is mishandled. The Reaction Hybrid EXC for 2500 euros comes with 2.6 inch wide Nobby Nic tyres and SR Suntour 34 Coil fork. Weight: 23.9 kg.The Powertube battery is secured in the down tube of the Cube E-MTBs with the wheel bolt.Photo: Lars ScharlThe Powertube battery is secured in the down tube of the Cube E-MTBs with the wheel bolt.Cube Reaction Hybrid Eagle 500: The e-hardtail with aluminium frame and 1x12 NX Eagle groupset is available for 2800 euros. The front suspension is a Rock Shox Judy Silver with black stanchions (standard from 2019) and the brakes are a Magura MT combination of four-piston (front) and two-piston stoppers.Photo: HerstellerCube Reaction Hybrid Eagle 500: The e-hardtail with aluminium frame and 1x12 NX Eagle groupset is available for 2800 euros. The front suspension is a Rock Shox Judy Silver with black stanchions (standard from 2019) and the brakes are a Magura MT combination of four-piston (front) and two-piston stoppers.For the first time, there will be an e-MTB in the Cube line-up for 2019 that is approved for a system weight of up to 150 kg. The Reaction Hybrid HD 500 is a twentyniner hardtail for € 3400, with all components designed to withstand somewhat larger and heavier riders. The Bosch e-bike will be available up to frame size 23 inches.Photo: Lars ScharlFor the first time, there will be an e-MTB in the Cube line-up for 2019 that is approved for a system weight of up to 150 kg. The Reaction Hybrid HD 500 is a twentyniner hardtail for € 3400, with all components designed to withstand somewhat larger and heavier riders. The Bosch e-bike will be available up to frame size 23 inches.35 mm wide rims and 2.6 inch wide tyres provide the necessary grip and comfort.Photo: Lars Scharl35 mm wide rims and 2.6 inch wide tyres provide the necessary grip and comfort.The Reaction Hybrid HD 500 uses the conventional Bosch battery, which is semi-integrated into the down tube.Photo: Lars ScharlThe Reaction Hybrid HD 500 uses the conventional Bosch battery, which is semi-integrated into the down tube.
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Powerful Magura MT5 stoppers provide sufficient braking power even for heavy riders.Photo: Lars ScharlPowerful Magura MT5 stoppers provide sufficient braking power even for heavy riders.Cube Stereo Hybrid 120 HPC TM 500: A TM version of the 120 Stereo will be available for the first time in 2019. This means a 130 mm fork, vario support and wide cockpit as well as a combination of four-piston and two-piston brakes. The Hybrid 120 TM will roll on 2.6-inch wide Schwalbe Hans Dampf tyres. The Powertube battery and a Purion display are connected to the Bosch Performance CX motor. Price: 4500 euros.Photo: Lars ScharlCube Stereo Hybrid 120 HPC TM 500: A TM version of the 120 Stereo will be available for the first time in 2019. This means a 130 mm fork, vario support and wide cockpit as well as a combination of four-piston and two-piston brakes. The Hybrid 120 TM will roll on 2.6-inch wide Schwalbe Hans Dampf tyres. The Powertube battery and a Purion display are connected to the Bosch Performance CX motor. Price: 4500 euros.As with almost all Cube e-bikes, the Powertube battery from Bosch is located in the down tube. The underside of the tube is protected from stone chips by a cover.Photo: Lars ScharlAs with almost all Cube e-bikes, the Powertube battery from Bosch is located in the down tube. The underside of the tube is protected from stone chips by a cover.At the front, a Shimano XT brake with four pistons on a 203 mm disc takes over.Photo: Lars ScharlAt the front, a Shimano XT brake with four pistons on a 203 mm disc takes over.Wider cockpit as on all TM models. The new Bosch Kiox display is available for an extra 100 euros.Photo: Lars ScharlWider cockpit as on all TM models. The new Bosch Kiox display is available for an extra 100 euros.Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 SL 500 27.5: One bike that has become cheaper compared to last year is the 140 SL version. It costs 4000 euros for 2019 (100 euros more with the Kiok display) and comes with four-piston brakes and a 200 mm disc at the front. Weight: 23.9 kg.Photo: HerstellerCube Stereo Hybrid 140 SL 500 27.5: One bike that has become cheaper compared to last year is the 140 SL version. It costs 4000 euros for 2019 (100 euros more with the Kiok display) and comes with four-piston brakes and a 200 mm disc at the front. Weight: 23.9 kg.Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 Race 500 27.5: The 160 mm E-Enduro has become 200 euros cheaper compared to last year and costs 3799 euros. It also comes with a Bosch Powertube battery, a Sram Eagle with 1x12 gears and 200 mm brake discs. Weight: 23.9 kg.Photo: Lars ScharlCube Stereo Hybrid 160 Race 500 27.5: The 160 mm E-Enduro has become 200 euros cheaper compared to last year and costs 3799 euros. It also comes with a Bosch Powertube battery, a Sram Eagle with 1x12 gears and 200 mm brake discs. Weight: 23.9 kg.
Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 Action Team 500 27.5: The E-Enduro with 170 mm fork and Fox DPX2 shock, just like the Action Team riders ride it. The bike was voted E-Enduro of the Year 2018 by our EMTB readers and should also be one of the top bikes on the market in 2019 Price: € 4695.Photo: HerstellerCube Stereo Hybrid 160 Action Team 500 27.5: The E-Enduro with 170 mm fork and Fox DPX2 shock, just like the Action Team riders ride it. The bike was voted E-Enduro of the Year 2018 by our EMTB readers and should also be one of the top bikes on the market in 2019 Price: € 4695.
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