CUBE TOWN HYBRID EXC RT 500 2020
2020 E-bike
Estimate price |
3,018$
Weight | 26.1 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 50mm -
Fork RockShox Paragon Gold RL
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Groupset Nexus, FSA -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor Bosch 250W 63Nm mid-drive -
Battery PowerPack 500 -
Drivetrain Internally Geared Hub -
Brakes Coaster
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
HPA, High Performance Aluminium
Suspension Fork
RockShox Paragon Gold Air, 50mm, Lockout
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano Nexus SL-C6000-8, Revoshift
Cassette
Shimano Nexus, 20T
Crank
FSA Metropolis Comfort, 40T
Chain
KMC Z610, EcoProTeQ
Pedals
CUBE PP MTB
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano Deore HB-T610, QR
Rear Hub
Shimano Nexus, 8-Speed, Coaster Brake
Rims
CUBE ZX27, 36H, V-Brake
Tires
Schwalbe Marathon GT Tour, Performance, Dualguard, 47-622
Brakes
Brakes
Magura HS11
Cockpit
Stem
Satori Up2 Plus, 31.8mm, Adjustable
Handlebar
CUBE Comfort Shape Bar
Grips
RFR Comfort
Headset
FSA No.10, Semi-Integrated
Seat
Saddle
Natural Fit Shen+
Seatpost
CUBE Suspension Seatpost, 27.2mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
Bosch Drive Unit Performance GEN3 (60Nm)
Battery
PowerPack 500
Remote
Intuvia
Charger
4A
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 42cm | 46cm | 50cm | 54cm | 58cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.67 mm | 1.66 mm | 1.64 mm | 1.65 mm | 1.67 mm |
| Front Center | 641 mm | 642 mm | 654 mm | 666 mm | 678 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 41 mm | 41 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 89 mm | 82 mm | 83 mm | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Stack | 635 mm | 644 mm | 654 mm | 668 mm | 686 mm |
| Reach | 380 mm | 389 mm | 398 mm | 405 mm | 410 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 584 mm | 596 mm | 608 mm | 620 mm | 632 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 420 mm | 465 mm | 480 mm | 520 mm | 560 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 160 mm | 165 mm | 175 mm | 190 mm | 210 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 543 mm | 543 mm | 543 mm | 543 mm | 543 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1176 mm | 1177 mm | 1189 mm | 1201 mm | 1213 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 394 mm | 394 mm | 394 mm | 394 mm | 394 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
TOWN HYBRID EXC RT 500 is a Cube E Town model. 72 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Cube E Town e-bikes models from 2020, by clicking here.
Model range prices
CUBE TOWN SPORT HYBRID ONE 400 2020 is the cheapest e-bike model and costs 1965$. CUBE TOWN HYBRID SL 500 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 3415$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Comfort e-bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Comfort e-bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1957$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Comfort e-bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your e-bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
At the moment of the release date, CUBE TOWN HYBRID EXC RT 500 price was 2794$. If we compare this with the average Comfort e-bike cost we notice that the price is 42.77% higher.
Average weight for Comfort e-bikes
The average weight for Comfort e-bikes is 24.38 kg (53.75 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Weighing 26.1 kg (57.54 lbs), the TOWN HYBRID EXC RT 500 model is a bit heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Comfort e-bike weighs 7.05% less than TOWN HYBRID EXC RT 500.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Paragon Gold RL model. The travel on this model is 50mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
The wheels on TOWN HYBRID EXC RT 500 are the 700c aluminum type. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. CUBE TOWN HYBRID EXC RT 500 is equipped with Coaster brakes. Coaster brakes are among the oldest brake types you can find on a bike. However, if your chain falls off or snaps, your coaster brakes won’t function anymore.