Cube Editor Hybrid SLX 400X FE: Lightweight e-bike now significantly reduced in price

The Cube Editor Hybrid SLX 400X FE is currently significantly cheaper than when it was first launched. Instead of the recommended retail price of 2,799 euros, this lightweight city e-bike is available in several shops for around 2,350 to 2,520 euros (e.g. here) on offer. Depending on the retailer, frame size and availability, this could mean a saving of several hundred euros. But is the Editor Hybrid the right e-bike for you? We’ve put together the key facts.

A lightweight everyday companion with a Bosch motor

Weighing 19.4 kilograms (as measured by BIKE), the Cube Editor Hybrid SLX 400X FE is clearly one of the lighter e-bikes. This is primarily down to the drive system. The Bosch SX motor, with a maximum torque of 60 Newton-metres, is slightly less powerful, and the 400-watt-hour battery is smaller than those found on traditional high-performance e-bikes. Furthermore, the battery is not designed for quick removal. These specifications really help to shed the weight, making the bike wonderfully light and visually sleek.

However, e-bike riders also have to accept certain limitations as a result. The e-bike doesn’t just coast up steep hills; it requires a certain amount of effort from the rider. Ideal for anyone who doesn’t want to completely set aside their sporting ambitions, despite having an electric motor. The battery can’t simply be removed from this bike. This is something everyone needs to bear in mind if they don’t have a socket at their charging point, or if they can only store their e-bike outdoors in winter.

The aluminium frame is combined with a lightweight carbon fork. This ensures agile handling and makes it easier to carry the bike, for example down to the cellar or into the bike storage room. All in all, this results in a really sleek model, yet e-bike riders still don’t have to do without all the features they need for everyday use. Comparable e-bikes with a more traditional design are easily around 8 kilos heavier.

The facts about the Cube Editor Hybrid

Luggage racks, mudguards – everything’s fitted

The abbreviation ‘FE’ stands for a comprehensive range of everyday features. The scope of delivery includes, amongst other things, mudguards, lights, a luggage rack, a side stand and a bell. This means the e-bike is already set up for your daily commute to work, shopping trips and leisurely rides. The luggage rack cannot accommodate a traditional shopping basket but requires special panniers – this, too, is a compromise to accommodate the bike’s weight and sporty look.

The high-quality Shimano Alfine hub gear system offers eight gears and is low-maintenance, featuring a robust single-chain setup. However, the hub lacks truly light gears for climbing. As a result, the Editor isn’t quite a true climbing machine for long or steep ascents. It feels more at home on undulating rides or on flat terrain. For the brakes, Cube has opted for Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, albeit from the budget range. The BR-MT200 brakes feature two pistons each. This is more than adequate for everyday use and moderate rides.

Who would benefit from this offer?

The Cube Editor Hybrid SLX 400X FE is primarily aimed at riders looking for a lightweight and sleek e-bike for city riding and everyday use. Thanks to its low weight, this model is also ideal for users who regularly have to carry or transport their bike.

The 400-watt-hour battery is sufficient for many everyday journeys. However, anyone planning frequent, very long rides with high levels of motor assistance should consider a model with a larger battery. The battery is integrated into the frame and cannot be easily removed.

Price comparison: Well below the RRP

According to Cube, the recommended retail price for the 2026 model year is 2,799 euros. In the current price comparison, prices start at Prices start at around 2,344 euros, depending on the model.

Editor’s conclusion

The Cube Editor Hybrid SLX 400X FE Combines a lightweight design with a sleek Bosch drive and a full range of features for everyday use. Mudguards, a luggage rack and lights are already fitted, whilst the carbon fork and integrated battery ensure a sleek appearance and save weight. Anyone looking for a lightweight city and trekking e-bike for daily commutes and shorter rides will find this an attractive option. However, it does reach its limits sooner on steep hills and on long rides.