Cube Town Hybrid EXC 500 lunar´n´grey

The "Town Hybrid EXC 500 lunar’n’grey" model from Cube, released in 2021, is a versatile and comfortable e-bike available at a price of 2,749 EUR. The frame is made from Superlite aluminium and features Comfort Ride Geometry, Premium Comfort and Safety, and the Integrated Carrier 2.0, making the bike particularly stable and comfortable. Weighing 26 kg, the e-bike offers a sturdy yet manoeuvrable frame.

The bike’s brakes are Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (BR-MT400) with 180 mm discs at the front and rear, ensuring reliable braking performance. The gear lever is the Shimano Nexus SL-C6000-8 with Revoshift, which allows for easy and precise gear changes. The RockShox Paragon Gold Air fork, with 50 mm of travel and a lockout function, offers additional comfort and control on uneven roads.

For lighting, the bike is fitted with the Herrmans H-Black MR8 front light (6–12V, DC) and the Herrmans H-Trace rear light, which ensure good visibility in low-light conditions. The ACID PP trekking pedals and the ACID E-Crank crankset (40T, 165mm) contribute to riding efficiency and comfort. Power is transmitted via the KMC Z610 chain with EcoProTeQ coating, which ensures durability.

The handlebars are CUBE Comfort Shape Bars, combined with RFR Comfort grips and a Satori Up2 Plus stem (31.8mm, adjustable), which enable a comfortable and ergonomic riding position. The headset is the CUBE FPH835D, semi-integrated, which contributes to stability and steering precision. The rims are CUBE EX23 (36H, disc, tubeless-ready) and the tyres are Schwalbe Energizer Plus (Performance, Green Guard, 50-622), ensuring good traction and puncture resistance.

The front hub is the Shimano Deore HB-M6000 (QR, Centre Lock) and the rear hub is the Shimano Nexus SG-C6001-8D (8-speed, Centre Lock, groove), both of which are known for their smooth and low-maintenance performance. The saddle is the Natural Fit Shen, fitted to a CUBE Suspension seatpost (27.2mm), which offers additional comfort on longer rides. The saddle clamp is the CUBE Varioclose (31.8mm).

Additional features include ACID 65 mudguards, a CUBEstand Cmpt kickstand and the CUBE Integrated Carrier 2.0 luggage rack, which is compatible with CUBE Adapter and SnapIt systems. The motor is a Bosch Drive Unit Performance Generation 3 (60Nm) Cruise (250W), paired with a Bosch PowerPack 500 battery and the Bosch Intuvia display, ensuring powerful assistance and easy operation.

Overall, the 2021 CUBE Town Hybrid EXC 500 in lunar’n’grey offers a well-thought-out combination of comfort, safety and performance, ideal for both everyday use and longer rides.