CUBE TOURING HYBRID SL 500 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 | 58cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 is a Cube E Touring model. 81 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Cube E Touring e-bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Hybrid e-bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Hybrid e-bike you should know that the average price is 2480$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Hybrid e-bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your e-bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Hybrid e-bikes average weight
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.
CUBE TOURING HYBRID SL 500 it’s weighing 22.6 kg (49.82 lbs). At this weight, 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 fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Paragon Gold RL model. The travel on this model is 65mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the TOURING HYBRID SL 500 model has 700c aluminum wheels. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This e-bike has 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.