Cube Touring Hybrid ONE 500 blue´n´green

The "Touring Hybrid ONE 500 blue’n’green" model from Cube, released in 2021, is a versatile e-bike that is ideal for touring and everyday use. Priced at 2249 EUR, it offers a solid specification and high-quality components.

The bike’s frame is made from Superlite aluminium and utilises Gravity Casting Technology. The Efficient Comfort Geometry ensures a comfortable and ergonomic riding position, whilst the tapered head tube provides additional stability. The battery is fully integrated, giving the bike a sleek and modern look, and the semi-integrated luggage rack blends seamlessly into the design. The bike’s total weight is 24 kg.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (BR-MT200) with 180 mm rotors on both the front and rear wheels. Gear changes are handled by the Shimano RD-M3100-SGS 9-speed rear derailleur and the Shimano SL-M3100-R Rapidfire Plus shifter. The SR Suntour XCM ATB Coil fork with 100 mm of travel 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. The pedals are ACID PP Trekking. The crankset is the ACID E-Crank with 38 teeth, and the cassette is a Shimano CS-HG201 with an 11–36T range. A KMC X9 chain is used for the drivetrain.

The handlebars are a 700 mm wide CUBE Comfort Trail Bar, combined with CUBE Performance grips and a CUBE Performance Stem Pro stem with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset varies depending on frame size, with sizes M and L fitted with the ACROS AZF-1039 and the EE size with the ACROS AZX-1041 BlockLock 135°.

The rims are CUBE EX23, tubeless-ready and fitted with 36 spokes. The tyres are Schwalbe Big Ben Performance, size 55-622. The hubs are also from Shimano (HB-TX505 at the front and FH-TX505 at the rear), both featuring quick-release mechanisms and CentreLock brake disc mounts.

The Natural Fit Sequence Comfort saddle, combined with the CUBE Performance seatpost (30.9 mm) and the CUBE Varioclose seatpost clamp (34.9 mm), ensures added comfort. The mudguards are the ACID 65, and a sturdy kickstand, the CUBEstand Cmpt, is also included. The ACID Semi-Integrated Carrier is compatible with the ACID RILink adapter.

The bike is powered by a Bosch Drive Unit Active Plus Generation 3 motor with 50 Nm of torque and an output of 250 watts. The Bosch PowerTube 500 battery ensures sufficient range, whilst the Bosch Purion display makes operation straightforward.

Overall, the Cube Touring Hybrid ONE 500 blue’n’green offers a balanced combination of comfort, performance and functionality, ideal for long tours and everyday use.