Cube Cargo Sport Hybrid 500 flashgrey´n´black

The "Cargo Sport Hybrid 500 flashgrey’n’black" model from Cube, released in 2023, is a versatile and robust cargo bike that stands out thanks to its high-quality components and well-thought-out design. Priced at EUR 5,299, this e-bike offers an impressive range of features for the discerning user.

The Cargo Sport Hybrid has a maximum permissible weight of 220 kg, whilst its kerb weight is 46 kg. This makes it ideal for transporting heavy loads. The Magura CMe hydraulic disc brakes (180/203) ensure reliable braking power in all conditions. Gear changes are handled by the Shimano Deore RD-M5120-SGS 10-speed system, controlled by the Shimano Deore SL-M4100 shifter, enabling precise and smooth gear selection.

Comfort and stability are provided by the SR Suntour MOBIE CARGO fork with 80 mm of travel. The lighting comprises the ACID Front Light PRO-E 110 and the ACID Mudguard Rear Light PRO-E, both of which ensure optimum visibility. The pedals are CUBE PP MTB, whilst the crankset consists of the ACID E-Crank, measuring 170 mm in length and featuring 38 teeth. The Shimano Deore CS-M4100 cassette offers a gear ratio of 11–46T, driven by a KMC X10 chain.

The handlebars – a CUBE Comfort Trail Bar with a width of 680 mm – and the ACID Travel Comfort grips ensure a comfortable ride. The BySchulz Speedlifter Classic stem and the CUBE H835D3 headset with Cane Creek Viscoset bearings ensure additional stability and durability.

The rims are CUBE EX30, 32H, disc, tubeless-ready, combined with Schwalbe Pick-Up Super Defence tyres (60-406 at the front and 65-584 at the rear), which deliver excellent traction and puncture resistance. The hubs are Shimano HB-MT400 at the front and Shimano Deore FH-M6000 at the rear, both with CentreLock brake disc mounts.

The Natural Fit Sequence Comfort saddle and the Newmen Evolution seatpost (30.9 mm) offer a high level of comfort. The saddle is secured using the CUBE Varioclose (34.9 mm). ACID 75 mudguards and a sturdy Cargo kickstand complete the specification.

The Cargo Sport Hybrid is powered by a Bosch Drive Unit Cargo Line Generation 4 motor with 85 Nm of torque and an output of 250 watts. The Bosch PowerPack 500 battery, with a capacity of 500 Wh, ensures a sufficient range. The Bosch Intuvia display offers simple and intuitive operation. The charger is a Bosch 2A model.

The packaging dimensions are 1,400 mm wide, 1,800 mm high and 800 mm long, with a gross weight of 56,600 g. Overall, the Cube Cargo Sport Hybrid 500 in flashgrey’n’black is a well-designed and high-performance e-bike, specifically engineered for transporting heavy loads.