Cube Ella Cruise Hybrid 500 twinkle´n´cream

The "Ella Cruise Hybrid 500 twinkle’n’cream" model from Cube, released in 2024, is a versatile e-bike that impresses in terms of both design and technical specifications. Priced at 2,749 EUR, it offers a solid combination of comfort, performance and safety.

The frame of the Ella Cruise Hybrid 500 is made from Superlite aluminium and features Comfort Ride Geometry. It has a tapered head tube and offers premium comfort and safety. The semi-integrated luggage rack and fully integrated battery contribute to a clean, uncluttered look, whilst the slider dropouts offer flexibility when adjusting the chain tension. The maximum load capacity is 140 kg, with a kerb weight of 26 kg.

Reliable braking is provided by the Shimano BR-MT420/MT410 hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm brake discs at the front and rear. The Shimano Nexus SL-C3000-7 gear lever with Revoshift enables simple and precise gear selection. The SR Suntour NEX-E25 fork with 50 mm of travel provides additional comfort on uneven terrain.

Lighting is well covered with the Trelock Bike-i Retro Ebike front light and the CUBE Edge IC 2.0 rear light, both operating at 12V DC. The ACID PP trekking pedals and the ACID E-Crank crankset, with 38 teeth and a length of 165 mm, offer efficient power transfer. Power is transmitted via a KMC Z610 chain.

The CUBE Comfort Shape Bar handlebars and CUBE Retro grips ensure comfortable handling, whilst the CUBE Comfort City Stem, with a diameter of 31.8 mm, provides stability. The semi-integrated headset (CUBE FPH885B) contributes to steering precision. The robust CUBE SX24 rims with 36 spokes and Schwalbe Big Ben tyres (50-622) offer good traction and puncture resistance.

The Shimano HB-M4050 front hub and the Shimano Nexus SG-C3001-7D rear hub with 7 speeds ensure reliable performance. The CUBE Retro saddle and the CUBE Performance seatpost, with a diameter of 30.9 mm, ensure comfort on longer rides, whilst the CUBE Screwlock seatpost clamp (36 mm) secures the saddle firmly in place.

Additional features such as the shiny SKS chrome mudguards, the ACID FM Pure kickstand and the ACID Semi-Integrated Carrier, which is compatible with the ACID RILink adapter, round off the package.

Power is provided by the Bosch Drive Unit Active Plus Generation 3 motor, delivering 50 Nm of torque and 250 watts of power. The Bosch PowerTube 500 battery, with a capacity of 500 Wh, ensures a sufficient range, whilst the Bosch Purion display makes operation straightforward. Charging is carried out using the Bosch 2A charger.

Overall, the Cube Ella Cruise Hybrid 500 twinkle’n’cream offers a well-thought-out design and high-quality components that are suitable for both everyday use and longer rides.