CUBE KATHMANDU HYBRID Exc 500 Trapeze 2019
2019 E-bike
Estimate price |
3,440$
Weight | 24.3 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 63mm -
Fork SunTour NCX
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Groupset XT, SLX -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor Bosch 250W 75Nm mid-drive -
Battery Bosch PowerTube 500; EE: Bosch PowerPack 500 -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aluminium Superlite, Gravity Casting, Efficient Comfort Geometry, Tapered Headtube, Internal Cable Routing, Full Integrated Battery, Integrated Carrier 2.0; EE: CUBE Integrated Carrier 1.0 Hybrid
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour NCX D LO Air, 63mm, Lockout, EE: 75mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT RD-M8000-DGS, ShadowPlus, 11-Speed; EE: Shimano XT RD-M8000-GS, ShadowPlus, 11-Speed
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX SL-M7000-I, Direct Attach
Cassette
Shimano SLX CS-M7000, 11-46T
Crank
FSA CK-745, 16T, 175mm
Pedals
CUBE PP MTB
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano Deore HB-M6000, QR, Centerlock
Rear Hub
Shimano Deore FH-M6000, QR, Centerlock
Rims
CUBE EX23, 36H, Disc, Tubeless Ready
Tires
Schwalbe Marathon Mondial, Kevlar, 47-622
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-MT520/BR-MT500, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/180)
Cockpit
Stem
CUBE Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm; EE: Satori Up2 Plus, 31.8mm, Adjustable
Handlebar
CUBE Rise Trail Bar, 700mm
Grips
Natural Fit GRIP Comfort
Headset
FSA Orbit 1.5B ZS-1-R, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/8" (OD 44mm), Bottom Zero-Stack 1 1/2" (OD 56mm); EE: FSA No.10, Semi-Integrated
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Lookin Moderate, Royalgel™
Seatpost
CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX (75Nm) Cruise (250Watt)
Battery
Bosch PowerTube 500; EE: Bosch PowerPack 500
Remote
Bosch Intuvia
Charger
Bosch 2A
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 46cm | 50cm | 54cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.6 mm | 1.6 mm | 1.61 mm |
| Front Center | 644 mm | 644 mm | 656 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 41 mm | 41 mm |
| Trail | 89 mm | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Stack | 621 mm | 635 mm | 649 mm |
| Reach | 389 mm | 396 mm | 403 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 577 mm | 588 mm | 599 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 440 mm | 480 mm | 520 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 140 mm | 150 mm | 165 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 466 mm | 466 mm | 466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1103 mm | 1103 mm | 1115 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
KATHMANDU HYBRID Exc 500 Trapeze completes the Cube E Kathmandu model. 59 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2019, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the CUBE KATHMANDU HYBRID Pro 500 Trapeze 2019 has a starting price of 2653$. CUBE KATHMANDU HYBRID SL 500 2019 on the other hand is the most expensive at 4246$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Hybrid e-bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Hybrid e-bike you should know that the average price is 2480$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Hybrid e-bike. In conclusion, always check e-bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 3184$. In conclusion, this e-bike price is 28.39% more expensive than the price of the average Hybrid e-bike.
Average weight for Hybrid e-bikes
The average weight for Hybrid e-bikes is 23.79 kg (52.45 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.
CUBE KATHMANDU HYBRID Exc 500 Trapeze it’s weighing 24.3 kg (53.57 lbs). At this weight, is slightly heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Hybrid e-bike weighs 2.14% less than KATHMANDU HYBRID Exc 500 Trapeze.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
KATHMANDU HYBRID Exc 500 Trapeze components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour NCX model. The travel on this model is 63mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Wheels
The wheels on KATHMANDU HYBRID Exc 500 Trapeze are the 700c aluminum type. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The KATHMANDU HYBRID Exc 500 Trapeze has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.