CUBE CROSS HYBRID SL Allroad 500 2018
2018 E-bike
Weight | 21.2 kg
E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Fork RockShox Paragon Gold RL -
Groupset XT, FSA -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor Bosch 250W 75Nm mid-drive -
Battery Bosch PowerPack 500 -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aluminium Superlite, Comfort, Gravity Casting Bracket, Double Butted, Disc Only
Suspension Fork
RockShox Paragon Gold Air, 65mm, Lockout
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT RD-M8000-GS, ShadowPlus, 11-Speed
Shift Levers
Shimano XT SL-M8000-I, Direct Attach
Cassette
Shimano SLX CS-M7000, 11-46T
Crank
FSA CK-745, 16T
Chain
KMC X11e
Pedals
Humpert EP1
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano XT HB-M8000, QR, Centerlock
Rear Hub
Shimano XT FH-M8000, QR, Centerlock
Rims
CUBE ZX20, 32H, Disc
Tires
Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, 44x622
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT BR-M8000, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/160)
Cockpit
Stem
CUBE Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm
Handlebar
CUBE Rise Trail Bar, 700mm
Grips
CUBE Natural Fit Tour
Headset
FSA Orbit Z-t-R, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/8" (OD 44mm), Bottom Integrated 1 1/2"
Seat
Saddle
CUBE Race EXC 145
Seatpost
CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX (75Nm) Cruise (250Watt)
Battery
Bosch PowerPack 500
Remote
Bosch Purion
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 50cm | 54cm | 58cm | 62cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.57 mm | 1.63 mm | 1.63 mm | 1.64 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 276 mm | 276 mm | 276 mm | 276 mm |
| Front Center | 632 mm | 633 mm | 650 | 666 mm |
| Rake | 35 mm | 41 mm | 41 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 88 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 71 mm |
| Stack | 601 mm | 626 mm | 645 mm | 664 mm |
| Reach | 382 mm | 385 mm | 395 mm | 404 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 567 mm | 578 mm | 593 mm | 608 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 480 mm | 520 mm | 560 mm | 600 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | 190 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 465 mm | 465 mm | 465 mm | 465 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1090 mm | 1091 mm | 1108 mm | 1124 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
CROSS HYBRID SL Allroad 500 belongs to the Cube E Cross model. 67 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Cube E Cross e-bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
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.
Average price for Touring e-bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Touring e-bike is 2429$. However, even though the average price of a Touring e-bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality e-bike. To sum up, when you purchase your e-bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Touring e-bikes average weight
Touring e-bikes weigh an average of 25.55 kg (56.33 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
With a weight of 21.2 kg (46.74 lbs), CUBE e-bike is much lighter than average. In other words, this model is 20.52% lighter than the average Touring e-bike.
CROSS HYBRID SL Allroad 500 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Paragon Gold RL model. The travel on this model is mm. 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
As for the wheels, CUBE CROSS HYBRID SL Allroad 500 2018, has a 700c aluminum model. 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 CROSS HYBRID SL Allroad 500 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.