CUBE TOURING HYBRID SL 500 Trapeze 2018
2018 E-bike
Weight | 22.6 kg
E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 65mm -
Fork RockShox Paragon Gold RL
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Groupset XT Di2, FSA -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor Bosch 250W 50Nm mid-drive -
Battery Bosch PowerPack 500 -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 Electronic -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aluminium Superlite, Trekking Premium Sport, IC 2.0, Double Butted, Disc Only
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, Chainguard
Chain
KMC X11e Turbo
Pedals
Humpert EP1
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano XT HB-M8000, QR, Centerlock
Rear Hub
Shimano XT FH-M8000, QR, Centerlock
Rims
CUBE SX20, 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
CUBE Natural Fit Comfort
Headset
FSA 1.5E ZS-R, Tapered, 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
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 | 476 mm | 476 mm | 476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1113 mm | 1113 mm | 1125 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
TOURING HYBRID SL 500 Trapeze is a Cube E Touring model. CUBE launched 81 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 Hybrid e-bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Hybrid e-bike that is reliable is 2480$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Hybrid e-bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal e-bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Hybrid e-bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Hybrid e-bike, we get 23.79 kg (52.45 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
CUBE TOURING HYBRID SL 500 Trapeze it’s weighing 22.6 kg (49.82 lbs). At this weight, is a bit lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 5.27% lighter than the average weight of Hybrid e-bikes.
Overview of components
Fork
This e-bike has the RockShox Paragon Gold RL fork installed. The fork’s travel is 65mm. 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.
Wheels size
The TOURING HYBRID SL 500 Trapeze 2018 e-bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. 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 TOURING HYBRID SL 500 Trapeze has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.