Cube Nuride Hybrid Performance 500 Allroad darkred

The "Nuride Hybrid Performance 500 Allroad darkred" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a versatile and robust e-bike, available at a price of 2549 EUR. The frame is made from Superlite aluminium using Gravity Casting Technology and offers a comfortable riding position thanks to its Agile Comfort Geometry. The frame features a tapered head tube and a fully integrated battery. It also features mounting points for a kickstand, mudguards and a luggage rack.

Braking performance is provided by the Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors at the front and rear. Gear changes are handled by the Shimano RD-M3100-SGS 9-speed rear derailleur and the Shimano SL-M3100-R Rapidfire-Plus shifter, ensuring precise and reliable gear selection. The SR Suntour NVX30 coil suspension fork with 100 mm of travel provides additional comfort on uneven terrain.

The bike is fitted with a CUBE Shiny 50 Lux front light and an ACID Mudguard Rear Light PRO-E rear light, both powered by 12V DC, ensuring good visibility and safety on the road. The ACID PP trekking pedals and the ACID E-Crank crankset with 38 teeth and 175 mm (EE: 170 mm) ensure efficient power transfer. The Shimano CS-HG201 cassette offers a gear ratio of 11–36T, whilst the KMC X9 chain completes the drivetrain.

The CUBE Comfort Trail Bar handlebars, 720 mm wide, and the Natural Fit All Terrain grips offer a comfortable ride. The CUBE Performance Stem Pro stem, with a diameter of 31.8 mm, and the ACROS headset ensure stable steering. The CUBE EX23 rims with 32 spokes are tubeless-ready and, in combination with the Schwalbe Land Cruiser tyres (55-622), are suitable for a variety of terrains. The Shimano HB-TX505 front hub and Shimano FH-TX505 rear hub, both featuring quick-release (QR) mechanisms and CentreLock brake disc mounts, deliver reliable performance.

The Natural Fit Sequence Comfort saddle and the CUBE Performance seatpost, with a diameter of 30.9 mm, ensure a comfortable riding position. The saddle is clamped using the CUBE Varioclose clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm. The bike is also fitted with ACID 65 BB-Mount mudguards and the CUBEstand Cmpt kickstand.

The e-bike is powered by the Bosch Drive Unit Performance Generation 3 (65Nm) Cruise (250Watt) motor in combination with the Bosch PowerTube 500 battery. The Bosch Purion display allows for easy control of the electric assistance, whilst the Bosch 2A charger is provided for recharging the battery.

Overall, the Cube Nuride Hybrid Performance 500 Allroad darkred offers a balanced combination of comfort, performance and versatility, making it ideal for everyday use as well as for longer rides on a variety of surfaces.