Cube Ella Ride Hybrid 500 green´n´green

The "Ella Ride Hybrid 500 green’n’green" model from Cube, released in 2024, is a versatile e-bike designed for urban use. It offers a combination of comfort, safety and performance at a price of 2,749 EUR. The frame is made from Superlite aluminium and features Comfort Ride Geometry, a tapered head tube and a fully integrated battery, which ensures a sleek and modern design. The maximum permissible weight is 140 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 26 kg.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (BR-MT420/MT410) with 180 mm rotors at the front and rear. Gear changes are handled by a Shimano Deore RD-M5120-SGS 10-speed rear derailleur, controlled by the Shimano Deore SL-M4100-IR shifter with Rapidfire Plus technology. The SR Suntour NEX-E25 fork, with 50 mm of travel, ensures additional riding comfort on uneven roads.

The lighting comprises a Trelock Bike-i Retro Ebike front light (12V, DC) and a CUBE Edge IC 2.0 rear light (12V, DC), which ensure good visibility in low-light conditions. The ACID PP trekking pedals and the ACID E-Crank crankset, with 38 teeth and a length of 165 mm, offer efficient power transfer.

The Ella Ride Hybrid 500 is powered by the Bosch Drive Unit Active Plus Generation 3 motor (50 Nm) with an output of 250 watts. The Bosch PowerTube 500 battery, with a capacity of 500 Wh, supplies the necessary power, whilst the Bosch Purion display clearly shows all the key information. The included Bosch 2A charger ensures reliable and rapid recharging of the battery.

Other features include the CUBE Comfort Shape Bar handlebars, CUBE Retro grips, a CUBE Comfort City Stem (31.8 mm), and the CUBE FPH885B headset. The CUBE SX24 rims (disc, 36H) are fitted with Schwalbe Big Ben tyres (50-622), which ensure good traction and a comfortable ride. The front (Shimano HB-M4050) and rear (Shimano FH-M4050) hubs are fitted with QR and Centre Lock.

The CUBE Retro saddle and the CUBE Performance Post seatpost (30.9 mm) offer comfort on longer rides. The saddle is secured using a CUBE Screwlock (36 mm). SKS Chrom Shiny mudguards, an ACID FM Pure kickstand and an ACID Semi-Integrated Carrier, which is compatible with the ACID RILink adapter, round off the spec.

Overall, the Cube Ella Ride Hybrid 500 green’n’green offers a well-thought-out specification that is suitable for both daily commuting and longer leisure rides.