Cube Touring Hybrid ONE 500 grey´n´white

The 2023 Cube Touring Hybrid ONE 500 grey’n’white is a versatile e-bike that is ideal for long tours and daily commuting. Priced at 2,649 EUR, this model offers a balanced combination of performance and comfort. The frame is made from Superlite aluminium and utilises Gravity Casting Technology and Efficient Comfort Geometry to ensure an optimal riding position and stability. The frame fully integrates the battery and features a 1.5 head tube as well as a semi-integrated luggage rack, giving the bike a clean and modern look.

The maximum load capacity is 140 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 25 kg. Safe and reliable braking performance is provided by Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes, each with 180 mm brake discs at the front and rear. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano RD-M3100-SGS 9-speed system, operated via the Shimano SL-M3100-R Rapidfire Plus shift levers. The SR Suntour NVX30 coil suspension fork, with 63 mm of travel, provides additional comfort on uneven terrain.

The bike’s lighting is provided by the CUBE Shiny 50 Lux front light and the ACID Mudguard Rear Light PRO-E rear light, both operating at 12V DC. Contact with the ground is provided by Schwalbe Big Ben tyres in size 55-622, fitted to Rodi Blackrock 23 rims, which are tubeless-ready. The hubs are from Shimano (HB-TX505 at the front and FH-TX505 at the rear) and are fitted with QR and Centre Lock.

Power is provided by the Bosch Drive Unit Performance Generation 3 motor, with a torque of 75 Nm and an output of 250 watts. The Bosch PowerTube 500 battery, with a capacity of 500 Wh, supplies the necessary power and is recharged using the Bosch 4A charger. Other features include the ACID E-Crank crankset with 40T and a length of 170 mm, the Shimano CS-HG201 cassette with 11-36T, and a KMC X9 chain.

The handlebars are CUBE Comfort Trail Bars, 700 mm wide, complemented by ACID Travel Comfort grips and a CUBE Performance Stem Pro with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset consists of an ACROS AZF-1031 Zero-Stack system. The Natural Fit Sequence Comfort saddle, mounted on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 30.9 mm, provides additional comfort.

The bike is also fitted with ACID mudguards, an ACID FM Pure kickstand and an ACID Semi-Integrated Carrier, which is compatible with the ACID RILink adapter. The packaging dimensions are 260 mm wide, 935 mm high and 1685 mm long. Overall, the Cube Touring Hybrid ONE 500 grey’n’white is a well-designed, high-quality e-bike that performs impressively both in the city and on longer rides.