Cube Touring Hybrid EXC 500 iridium´n´green

The 2021 ‘Touring Hybrid EXC 500 iridium’n’green’ model from Cube is a high-quality e-bike that stands out for its solid build quality and well-thought-out features. The frame is made from Superlite aluminium and utilises Gravity Casting Technology, ensuring high stability and low weight. With its Efficient Comfort Geometry and tapered head tube, the bike offers a comfortable and safe riding position. The fully integrated battery and the integrated luggage rack (Integrated Carrier 2.0) contribute to a clean and elegant appearance. The bike’s total weight is 26 kg.

The e-bike is fitted with Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (BR-MT420/MT400), which feature 180 mm brake discs at both the front and rear, ensuring reliable braking performance. The derailleur is a Shimano Deore RD-M6100-SGS with ShadowPlus technology and offers 12 gears, controlled via the Shimano Deore SL-M6100 Rapidfire-Plus shift levers.

The SR Suntour XCR32 LO-R Air suspension fork, with 100 mm of travel and a lockout function, provides additional comfort by effectively absorbing bumps on rough terrain. The lighting comprises a Herrmans H-Black MR8 front light and a Herrmans H-Trace rear light, both of which ensure good visibility in road traffic.

The bike is fitted with ACID PP trekking pedals, an ACID E-Crank crankset with 38 teeth and a Shimano Deore CS-M6100 cassette with a 10–51-tooth range. Power is transmitted via a Shimano CN-M6100 chain.

The handlebars are 700 mm wide CUBE Comfort Trail Bars, combined with Natural Fit Comfort grips and an adjustable Satori Up2 Plus stem. The headset varies depending on frame size between the ACROS AZF-1039 and ACROS AZX-1041, with both variants featuring a zero-stack design.

The CUBE EX23 rims are tubeless-ready and fitted with Schwalbe Energizer Plus tyres (55-622), which offer excellent puncture resistance thanks to Green Guard technology. The hubs are Shimano HB-M4050 at the front and Shimano FH-MT401 at the rear, both with quick-release mechanisms and CentreLock brake disc mounts.

The Natural Fit Sequence Comfort saddle sits on a CUBE Suspension Seatpost HD with a diameter of 30.9 mm, which provides additional comfort. The saddle is clamped in place using a CUBE Varioclose clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

Other accessories include ACID 65 mudguards, a CUBEstand Cmpt kickstand and the aforementioned CUBE Integrated Carrier 2.0 luggage rack, which is compatible with both CUBE adapters and SnapIt.

The e-bike is powered by a third-generation Bosch Performance Line motor with 65 Nm of torque and an output of 250 watts. The Bosch PowerTube 500 battery is fully integrated into the frame and provides sufficient power for long rides. The Bosch Intuvia display offers intuitive operation and shows all key ride data.

The price for the Cube Touring Hybrid EXC 500 iridium’n’green is 2849 EUR.