Cube Compact Hybrid 500 grey´n´white

The "Compact Hybrid 500 grey’n’white" model from Cube, released in 2023, is a versatile and well-equipped e-bike, available for €2,849. The frame is made from Superlite aluminium and features Comfort Ride Geometry, which ensures a comfortable riding position. The frame is also fitted with a semi-integrated carrier and slider dropouts, making it particularly versatile. The maximum load capacity is 142 kg, whilst the bike’s own weight is 23 kg.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm discs at the front and 160 mm at the rear. Gear changes are controlled via the Shimano Nexus SL-C7000-5 Revoshift shifter, which allows for easy and precise gear selection. The fork is made of aluminium and measures 20 inches.

Lighting is provided by the CUBE Shiny front light (50 lux) and the ACID Mudguard Rear Light PRO-E rear light; both operate on 12V DC. The pedals are robust CUBE PP MTB pedals. The crankset is an ACID E-Crank with a length of 165 mm and a 44T chainring, whilst the drivetrain uses a KMC Z610 chain.

The handlebars are 680 mm wide Cube Comfort Trail Bars, combined with ACID Travel Comfort grips and a BySchulz Speedlifter Twist Pro SDS T15 stem. The headset is a Cube H835D3, semi-integrated and featuring sealed bearings. The rims are CUBE EX30, tubeless-ready and have 32 spokes. The tyres are Schwalbe Super Moto-X with Double Defense technology and a size of 62-406.

The front hub is a Shimano HB-TX505 with quick-release and CentreLock, whilst the rear hub is a Shimano Nexus SG-C7000-5D with 5 speeds and CentreLock. The saddle is a Natural Fit Sequence, mounted on a Newmen Evolution seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle is clamped using a CUBE Varioclose clamp with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

The bike is also fitted with ACID mudguards (75-406), a CUBE CenterStand and an ACID 20" semi-integrated carrier, which is compatible with the ACID RILink adapter. Power is provided by a Bosch Performance Generation 3 motor (65 Nm) with an output of 250 watts. The battery is a Bosch PowerPack 500 with a capacity of 500 Wh, which is controlled via the Bosch Purion display. The charger is a Bosch 2A model.

Overall, the Cube Compact Hybrid 500 grey’n’white offers a well-thought-out combination of comfort, performance and versatility, ideal for urban use and longer tours. The packaging dimensions are 255 mm wide, 975 mm high and 1685 mm long, with a gross weight of 28.9 kg.