Cube Editor Hybrid 360 FE 2027: A new version of the lightweight e-bike with a Bosch hub motor

Editor’s conclusion

The new Editor Hybrid is a logical evolution of Cube’s popular commuter e-bike. Bosch’s hub motor makes the bike look even sleeker, whilst the removable battery offers real added value. And the bike is also very attractively priced. – Florentin Vesenbeckh, test editor

A lightweight and sleek e-bike for the city, longer commutes and everyday use – all at a fair price: that’s the Editor Hybrid from Cube. Until now, the Upper Palatinate-based company had relied on the Bosch SX motor, the ‘light’ version from the Swabian manufacturer. The new version for 2027 is powered by the Bosch Hub Line hub motor (reviewed here!) powered. What’s more, the battery is now removable. The new Editor Hybrid is now significantly slimmer and slightly lighter, whilst retaining its functional design.

Facts about Cube Editor Hybrid 2027

• Frame and fork: aluminium
• Motor: Bosch Hubline hub motor
• Battery: Bosch, 360 Wh, easy to remove
• 2 models: “Pro” with a belt drive/single-speed or “One” with derailleur gears
• Prices: 1,999 (Pro) or 1,849 euros (One) >> available here
• Mudguards, side stand, luggage rack and lighting system included
• Weight: from 19.2 kilos

Visually, the difference is very striking. Whilst the previous model, with its bulky down tube and substantial motor housing, looked almost like a classic high-performance e-bike, the 2027 Editor model has a much sleeker profile. Of course, the motor has been discreetly relocated to the hub and the battery is slimmer. The down tube now houses 360 watt-hours instead of 400. In return, the battery can now be easily folded out downwards – a definite plus for everyday use. The Editor models do without a large display. Mounted on the handlebars is Bosch’s new LED controller, which, in addition to the control buttons, features LED indicators for battery level and assistance level.

Fully equipped for everyday life

With an aluminium frame, aluminium rigid fork, flat handlebars and 28-inch wheels fitted with 50-millimetre tyres, it is clearly designed for city and urban use. Quick commutes are this e-bike’s speciality. Fixed mudguards, a side stand, front and rear lights and a luggage rack are fitted as standard – hence the ‘FE’ suffix, standing for ‘fully equipped’. The rear luggage rack is, however, on the compact side. Panniers can be easily clipped on, but a traditional bicycle basket doesn’t fit quite so easily.

Models and prices

As with most of Cube’s everyday e-bikes, the Editor Hybrid also offers a choice between a derailleur gear system and a belt drive. The Editor Hybrid One 360 FE comes in the classic 8-speed derailleur configuration (Shimano Essa) and costs 1,849 euros (>> available here). The slightly more expensive “Pro” model costs 1,999 euros (>> available here) and features a low-maintenance carbon belt. A special feature: as this model has a hub motor, it does not have a derailleur – as on belt-driven e-bikes, the derailleur is usually housed in the hub. This kind of single-speed design is not uncommon in urban e-bikes with a hub motor. Climbs are then tackled with stronger motor assistance, which naturally has its limits in hilly terrain.

In addition to the two models with hub motors, there will also be two variants in 2027 featuring a Bosch SX mid-drive motor and a 400-watt-hour battery. These bikes are based on last year’s models and cost 2,899 and 3,199 euros.