Cube Town Hybrid EXC 500 iridium´n´black

The "Town Hybrid EXC 500 iridium'n'black" model from Cube, released in 2021, is a high-quality e-bike designed for urban use and characterised by high standards of comfort and safety. The price for this model is 2749 EUR.

The bike’s frame is made from Superlite aluminium and features Comfort Ride Geometry, which allows for a comfortable riding position. In addition, the frame is fitted with an integrated luggage rack (Integrated Carrier 2.0), which offers both practical and aesthetic benefits. The e-bike’s total weight is 26 kg.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano BR-MT400 hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm brake discs at the front and rear. The gear lever is a Shimano Nexus SL-C6000-8 with Revoshift, which allows for precise and easy gear selection. Suspension is provided by a RockShox Paragon Gold Air fork with 50 mm of travel and a lockout function.

The lighting comprises the Herrmans H-Black MR8 front light (6–12 V, DC) and the Herrmans H-Trace rear light, which ensure good visibility in road traffic. The pedals are ACID PP trekking pedals, which provide a secure grip. The crankset consists of the ACID E-Crank with 40 teeth and a length of 165 mm.

Power is transmitted via a KMC Z610 chain with EcoProTeQ coating, which ensures durability and reliability. The handlebars are CUBE Comfort Shape Bars, complemented by RFR Comfort grips and a Satori Up2 Plus stem, which is height-adjustable. The headset is a semi-integrated CUBE FPH835D.

The rims are CUBE EX23 models with 36 spokes and a tubeless-ready design. The tyres are Schwalbe Energizer Plus Performance tyres with Green Guard technology in size 50-622, which ensure puncture resistance and good grip. The front hub is a Shimano Deore HB-M6000 with quick-release and CentreLock, whilst the rear hub is a Shimano Nexus SG-C6001-8D with 8 speeds and CentreLock.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Shen model, mounted on a CUBE Suspension seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle is clamped in place using a CUBE Varioclose clamp with a diameter of 31.8 mm. ACID 65 mudguards provide protection against dirt and water, whilst the CUBEstand Cmpt kickstand ensures stable parking.

The integrated luggage rack (CUBE Integrated Carrier 2.0) is both CUBE Adapter Compatible and SnapIt Compatible, making it particularly versatile. Power is provided by a Bosch Drive Unit Performance Generation 3 motor (60 Nm) with an output of 250 watts. The battery is a Bosch PowerPack 500, which, together with the Bosch Intuvia display, enables user-friendly control and monitoring of the system.

Overall, the Cube Town Hybrid EXC 500 iridium’n’black is a well-designed and high-quality e-bike that is suitable for both daily commuting and longer trips.