Cube Kathmandu Hybrid Pro 500 lunar´n´grey

The "Kathmandu Hybrid Pro 500 lunar’n’grey" model from the "Cube" brand, released in 2021, is a versatile and well-equipped e-bike that is ideal for long rides and everyday use. The price for this model is 2849 EUR. It features an aluminium Superlite frame with Gravity Casting Technology and Efficient Comfort Geometry, ensuring a comfortable and efficient riding position. The frame is also fitted with a fully integrated battery and the Integrated Carrier 2.0, which ensures a clean look and additional functionality. The bike’s total weight is 25 kg.

Braking power is provided by Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm discs at both the front and rear. The drivetrain is a Shimano Deore RD-M5120-SGS 10-speed system, operated via the Shimano Deore SL-M4100 Rapidfire Plus shift lever. The SR Suntour XCR32 LO-R Air suspension fork, with 100 mm of travel and a lockout function, offers additional comfort on uneven terrain.

The lighting comprises a CUBE Shiny front light with 50 lux and a CUBE Edge IC 2.0 rear light, both powered by 12V DC, ensuring good visibility and safety. The pedals are ACID PP Trekking, whilst the crankset is an ACID E-Crank with a 38T chainring. The cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M4100 with an 11–46T range.

The bike is fitted with CUBE Comfort Trail Bar handlebars (700 mm) and Natural Fit Comfort grips, which ensure a comfortable grip. The adjustable Satori Up2 Plus stem (31.8 mm) allows for individual adjustment of the handlebar height. The headset varies depending on frame size, with the medium and large sizes fitted with the ACROS AZF-1039 and the smaller sizes with the ACROS AZX-1041 BlockLock 135°.

The CUBE EX23 rims are tubeless-ready and, in combination with the Schwalbe Big Ben Performance tyres (55-622), offer a good balance of comfort and durability. The hubs are Shimano HB-TX505 at the front and Shimano FH-TX505 at the rear, both with QR and CentreLock.

The Natural Fit Sequence Comfort saddle and the CUBE Suspension Seatpost HD (30.9 mm) ensure additional comfort even on longer rides. Other features include the ACID 65 mudguards, the CUBEstand Cmpt kickstand and the CUBE Integrated Carrier 2.0 luggage rack, which is compatible with both CUBE adapters and SnapIt.

The Kathmandu Hybrid Pro 500 is powered by a Bosch Performance CX Generation 4 motor with a torque of 85 Nm and an output of 250 watts. The Bosch PowerTube 500 battery ensures sufficient range, whilst the Bosch Intuvia display clearly shows all the important information.