Cube Ella Cruise Hybrid 500 aquamarine´n´black

The "Ella Cruise Hybrid 500 aquamarine'n'black" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a versatile and comfortable e-bike, available at a price of 2,649 EUR. The frame is made from Superlite aluminium and features Comfort Ride Geometry, ensuring a comfortable and ergonomic riding position. The frame also features a tapered headtube and a semi-integrated battery, which ensures a sleek look and optimal weight distribution. The semi-integrated luggage rack and slider dropouts complete the design and offer additional functionality.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (BR-MT420/MT410) with 180 mm rotors at the front and rear, ensuring reliable deceleration in all riding conditions. The gear system consists of a Shimano Nexus SG-C3001-7D 7-speed system, operated via the Shimano Nexus SL-C3000-7 Revoshift shifter. This enables smooth and precise gear changes.

The SR Suntour NEX-E25 fork, with 50 mm of travel, provides additional comfort on uneven roads. The bike is lit by a Trelock Bike-i Retro Ebike front light and a CUBE Edge IC 2.0 Rear LED rear light, both powered by 12V DC.

The bike is fitted with ACID PP trekking pedals and is powered by an ACID E-Crank crankset, 165 mm in length with 40 teeth, and a KMC Z610 chain drive. The rear sprocket consists of Shimano Nexus components with 20 teeth.

The handlebars are CUBE Comfort Shape Bars, combined with CUBE Retro grips and a CUBE Comfort City Stem with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a CUBE FPH885B, semi-integrated.

The rims are CUBE SX24 with 36 spokes and disc brake mounts. The tyres are Schwalbe Big Ben Active in size 50-622, which provide a good balance between comfort and efficiency. The front hub is a Shimano HB-M4050 with quick-release and CentreLock, whilst the rear hub is a Shimano Nexus SG-C3001-7D, also featuring CentreLock and a groove.

The saddle is a CUBE Retro model, mounted on a CUBE Performance Post seatpost with a 30.9 mm diameter and a CUBE Screwlock seat clamp with a 36 mm diameter. SKS Chrom Shiny mudguards and an ACID Pro Flat Mount kickstand provide additional protection and stability. The ACID Semi-Integrated Carrier is compatible with the ACID RILink adapter, opening up further transport options.

The bike is powered by a Bosch Drive Unit Active Plus Generation 3 motor with 50 Nm of torque and 250 watts of power. The Bosch PowerTube 500 battery provides the necessary energy, whilst the Bosch Purion display offers simple and intuitive operation. The charger is a Bosch 2A model.

Overall, the Cube Ella Cruise Hybrid 500 offers a successful combination of comfort, functionality and modern design, ideal for urban use and leisurely rides.