CUBE ELITE HYBRID C:62 Race 500 29 2017
2017 E-bike
Weight | 19.4 kg
E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver TK
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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
C:62 Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox Recon Silver TK Air, Tapered, 100mm, PopLoc
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT RD-M8000-DGS, ShadowPlus, 11-Speed, Direct Mount
Shift Levers
Shimano XT SL-M8000-B-I, Direct Attach
Cassette
Shimano XT CS-M8000, 11-46T
Crank
FSA CK-745, 16T
Chain
KMC X11
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano Deore HB-M618, QR15
Rear Hub
Shimano Deore FH-M618, X12
Rims
CUBE EX21, 32H, Disc, Tubeless Ready
Tires
Schwalbe Tough Tom Active, 2.25
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore BR-M615, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/180)
Cockpit
Stem
CUBE Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm
Handlebar
CUBE Rise Trail Bar Pro, 720mm
Grips
CUBE Performance Grip
Headset
FSA Orbit I-t, Integrated, Top 1 1/8", Bottom 1 1/2"
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal MTB
Seatpost
CUBE Performance Post, 31.6mm
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 | 17" | 19" | 21" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.57 mm | 1.53 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm |
| Front Center | 656 mm | 671 mm | 690 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 86 mm | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Stack | 619 mm | 630 mm | 640 mm |
| Reach | 395 mm | 411 mm | 428 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 583 mm | 603 mm | 623 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 420 mm | 470 mm | 515 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 491 mm | 491 mm | 491 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1139 mm | 1154 mm | 1174 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
ELITE HYBRID C:62 Race 500 29 completes the Cube E Elite model. CUBE released 19 e-bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Cube E Elite e-bikes models from 2017, by clicking here.
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.
Crosscountry e-bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Crosscountry e-bike is 2453$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry 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 Crosscountry e-bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Crosscountry e-bike, we get 23.21 kg (51.17 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
ELITE HYBRID C:62 Race 500 29 weighs 19.4 kg (42.77 lbs) and is much lighter than the average. In short, the average Crosscountry e-bike weight is 19.64% higher than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
CUBE ELITE HYBRID C:62 Race 500 29 2017 e-bike is equipped with the RockShox Recon Silver TK fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the ELITE HYBRID C:62 Race 500 29 model has 29″ aluminum wheels. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, the 29″ wheels will add a little more weight to the e-bike itself.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. CUBE ELITE HYBRID C:62 Race 500 29 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.