CUBE TOURING HYBRID SL 500 2019
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 700c
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Travel Front 65mm
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Fork RockShox Paragon Gold RL
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Groupset XT Di2, FSA
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Suspension Hardtail
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Motor Bosch 250W 50Nm mid-drive
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Battery Bosch PowerPack 500
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Drivetrain 1 × 11 Electronic
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aluminium Superlite, Gravity Casting, Efficient Comfort Geometry, Integrated Carrier 2.0
Suspension Fork
RockShox Paragon Gold Air, 65mm, Lockout
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Di2 RD-M8050-DGS, 11-Speed
Shift Levers
Shimano XT Di2 SW-M8050-R
Cassette
Shimano XT CS-M8000, 11-46T
Crank
FSA CK-602, 38T, 175mm
Chain
KMC X11e Turbo
Pedals
CUBE PP MTB
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano XT HB-M8000, QR, Centerlock
Rear Hub
Shimano XT FH-M8000, QR, Centerlock
Rims
CUBE ZX20, 36H, Disc
Tires
Schwalbe Marathon GT Tour, Performance, Dualguard, 47-622
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT BR-M8000, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/160)
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 1.5E ZS-R, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/8" (OD 44mm), Bottom Zero-Stack 1 1/2" (OD 56mm)
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Lookin Moderate, Royalgel™
Seatpost
CUBE Suspension Seatpost, 27.2mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
Bosch Drive Unit Active Plus (50Nm) Cruise (250Watt)
Battery
Bosch PowerPack 500
Remote
Bosch Intuvia
Charger
Bosch 4A
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 46cm | 50cm | 54cm | 58cm |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.66 mm | 1.65 mm | 1.65 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Front Center | 636 mm | 644 mm | 654 mm | 666 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 39 mm | 36 mm |
| Trail | 86 mm | 82 mm | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Stack | 626 mm | 638 mm | 652 mm | 680 mm |
| Reach | 378 mm | 387 mm | 395 mm | 400 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 570 mm | 581 mm | 592 mm | 603 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 450 mm | 480 mm | 520 mm | 560 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 140 mm | 150 mm | 165 mm | 195 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 479 mm | 479 mm | 479 mm | 479 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1106 mm | 1114 mm | 1124 mm | 1136 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
TOURING HYBRID SL 500 belongs to the Cube E Touring model. CUBE launched 81 e-bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Cube E Touring e-bikes models from 2019, by clicking here.
Model range prices
CUBE TOURING HYBRID ONE 400 Trapeze 2019 is the most affordable e-bike of this model and has a price of 1910$. On the other hand, CUBE TOURING HYBRID SL 500 KIOX Trapeze 2019, is the most expensive and costs 3821$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Hybrid e-bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Hybrid e-bike is 2480$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Hybrid e-bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your e-bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
At the moment of the release date, CUBE TOURING HYBRID SL 500 price was 3715$. Comparing this to the average Hybrid e-bike price, we see that the price is 49.8% more expensive.
Average weight for Hybrid e-bikes
The average weight for Hybrid e-bikes is 23.79 kg (52.45 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
With a weight of 22.6 kg (49.82 lbs), CUBE e-bike is a bit lighter than average. In other words, this model is 5.27% lighter than the average Hybrid e-bike.
TOURING HYBRID SL 500 components
Fork
The RockShox Paragon Gold RL is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 65mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels
The wheels on TOURING HYBRID SL 500 are the 700c aluminum type. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. CUBE TOURING HYBRID SL 500 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
