CUBE Sting Hybrid 120 HPC SL 500 27.5 2018
2018 E-bike
Weight | 21.7 kg
E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Travel Rear 120mm -
Fork Fox Float 34
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Groupset XT, SLX -
Suspension Full -
Motor Bosch 250W 75Nm mid-drive -
Battery Bosch PowerPack -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Carbon Fiber
Suspension Fork
FOX 34 Rythm, GRIP damper
Rear Shock
FOX Float DPS, EVOL air canister, Open/Medium/Firm Mode
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT M-8000 Shadow Plus, 11-speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX M-7000, 11-speed
Cassette
Shimano SLX M-7000, 11-46 tooth
Crank
FSA CK-745, 170mm length
Chain
KMC X11E, 11-speed
Chain Guide
N/A
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano XT, centerlock
Rear Hub
Shimano XT, centerlock
Rims
Cube EX30, tubeless ready
Spokes
32 count front and rear
Tires
Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.6" for 27.5" / 2.3" for 29", Addix Speedgrip, Apex, tubeless ready
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore BLM-6000, 180mm rotors
Brake Levers
Shimano Deore
Cockpit
Stem
Cube Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm
Handlebar
Cube Rise Trail Bar Pro, 720mm width
Grips
Cube, natural fit comfort
Headset
FSA Orbit I-t, integrated, top 1 1/8", bottom 1 1/2"
Seat
Saddle
Cube Race EXC
Seatpost
FOX Transfer Factory, Kashima coated, 456mm length, 125mm travel, Frame size 16" - 409mm length, 100mm travel
Motor & Battery
Motor
Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX (75Nm) Cruise (250Watt)
Battery
Bosch PowerPack
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 16" | 18" |
|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.47 mm | 1.45 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 326 mm | 325 mm |
| Front Center | 677 mm | 705 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Stack | 592 mm | 600 mm |
| Reach | 403 mm | 415 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 570.5 mm | 590 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.7 ° | 73.2 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 420 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.5 ° | 68 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 110 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 473 mm | 487 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149 mm | 1190 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 29 mm | 30 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" |
Model Overview
Sting Hybrid 120 HPC SL 500 27.5 is a Cube E Sting model. Cube launched 17 e-bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2018, by clicking on this link.
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.
Average price for Trail e-bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Trail e-bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 3365$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail 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.
Average weight for Trail e-bikes
The average weight for Trail e-bikes is 23.7 kg (52.25 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Weighing 21.7 kg (47.84 lbs), the Sting Hybrid 120 HPC SL 500 27.5 model is a bit lighter than average. In other words, this model is 9.22% lighter than the average Trail e-bike.
Overview of components
Fork
This e-bike has the Fox Float 34 fork installed. The fork’s travel is 120mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
The Sting Hybrid 120 HPC SL 500 27.5 has a rear shock with a travel of 120mm. The model FOX Float DPS is the one installed in this e-bike. Rear shocks give you increased comfort, control, and traction, which is important when cornering or braking. This allows you to ride faster on bumpy roads. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels size
The wheels on Sting Hybrid 120 HPC SL 500 27.5 are the 27.5″ aluminum type. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Cube Sting Hybrid 120 HPC SL 500 27.5 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Dropper post
Cube Sting Hybrid 120 HPC SL 500 27.5 includes a dropper post. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.