Cube Town Sport Hybrid EXC 500 green´n´green

The 2021 ‘Town Sport Hybrid EXC 500 green’n’green’ model from Cube is a versatile and comfortable e-bike designed for urban use. Priced at 3049 EUR, it offers a wide range of high-quality components and well-thought-out details.

The bike’s frame is made from Superlite aluminium and features Comfort Ride Geometry, ensuring both comfort and safety whilst riding. The integrated Luggage Rack 2.0 provides additional functionality and makes it easy to carry loads. The bike’s total weight is 26 kg.

Reliable braking performance is provided by Shimano BR-MT420/MT400 hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors at both the front and rear. The drivetrain features a Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS, ShadowPlus, 12-speed system, operated by the Shimano Deore SL-M6100 Rapidfire-Plus shift levers. This enables precise and rapid gear changes, ideal for a variety of riding conditions.

The SR Suntour XCR32 LO-R Air suspension fork, with 50 mm of travel and a lockout function, helps absorb bumps and enhances riding comfort. The lighting comprises the Herrmans H-Black MR8 front light and the Herrmans H-Trace rear light, which ensure optimum visibility in road traffic.

The bike is fitted with ACID PP trekking pedals, which are robust and durable. Power is transmitted via the ACID E-Crank crankset with a 38T chainring and a length of 175 mm, combined with the Shimano Deore CS-M6100 cassette (10-51T) and the Shimano CN-M6100 chain. The handlebars are CUBE Comfort Shape Bars, complemented by Natural Fit Comfort grips and an adjustable Satori Up2 Plus stem.

The rims are CUBE EX23, 36H, disc, tubeless-ready and fitted with Schwalbe Big Ben Performance tyres (55-622), which ensure good grip and puncture resistance. The front hub is a Shimano HB-M4050 and the rear hub is a Shimano FH-MT401, both featuring QR and Centre Lock systems.

The Natural Fit Shen+ saddle and the CUBE Parallelogram seatpost (27.2mm) offer a high level of comfort, whilst the CUBE Varioclose seatpost clamp (31.8mm) ensures a secure hold. ACID 65 mudguards and the adjustable CUBEstand Pro kickstand round off the spec.

Power is provided by the Bosch Drive Unit Performance Generation 3 motor with 65 Nm of torque and 250 watts of power, supported by a Bosch PowerPack 500 battery. The Bosch Nyon display offers a user-friendly interface for controlling the e-bike system.

Overall, the Cube Town Sport Hybrid EXC 500 green’n’green is a well-equipped and well-designed e-bike that is suitable for both daily commuting and longer trips.