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CUBE STING HYBRID 140 Race 500 27.5 2018

2018 E-bike
Weight | 22.9 kg
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Cube Sting Hybrid 140 Race 500 27.5 2018

Bike details

Overview

Key information split into simple groups.

Bike summary

  • Category
  • Frame Aluminum
  • Wheels 27.5"
  • Travel Front 140mm
  • Travel Rear 140mm
  • Fork SunTour AION
  • Groupset XT, SLX
  • Suspension Full
  • 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

HPA Ultralight, Advanced Hydroform, Triple Butted, ETC 4-Link, ATG, Boost148, Tuned Drive Position, AXH

Suspension Fork

SR Suntour Aion RC-PCS Air, Tapered, 15x110mm, 140mm

Rear Shock

SR Suntour DUAir LOR8, 190x50mm

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT RD-M8000-DGS, ShadowPlus, 11-Speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Shift Levers

Shimano SLX SL-M7000

Cassette

Shimano SLX CS-M7000, 11-46T

Crank

FSA CK-745, 170mm, 15T

Chain

KMC X11e, EcoProTeQ

Chain Guide

N/A

Wheels

Front Hub

Shimano Deore HB-M6010-B, 15QR, Boost, Centerlock

Rear Hub

Shimano Deore FH-M6010-B, 12mm, Boost, Centerlock

Rims

CUBE EX30, 32H, Disc, Tubeless Ready

Spokes

32 count front and rear

Tires

Schwalbe Nobby Nic Kevlar 2.60, Addix Speedgrip, Apex, Tubeless Easy

Brakes

Brakes

Magura MT Trail Custom, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/180)

Brake Levers

Magura MT Trail

Cockpit

Stem

CUBE Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm

Handlebar

CUBE Rise Trail Bar Pro, 740mm

Grips

CUBE Natural Fit Race

Headset

FSA Orbit Z-t, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/8" (OD44mm), Bottom Integrated 1 1/2"

Seat

Saddle

CUBE WS Active 1.1

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.

Size16"18"
Stack Reach Ratio
1.47 mm1.41 mm
Bottom Bracket Height
340 mm340 mm
Front Center
687 mm708 mm
Rake
42 mm46 mm
Trail
103 mm99 mm
Stack
586 mm586 mm
Reach
399 mm416 mm
Top Tube Length
567 mm587 mm
Seat Tube Angle
74 °74 °
Seat Tube Length
380 mm420 mm
Head Tube Angle
67.3 °67.3 °
Head Tube Length
110 mm120 mm
Chainstay Length
468 mm468 mm
Wheelbase
1155 mm1176 mm
Bottom Bracket Drop
15 mm15 mm
Rear Travel140 mm140 mm
Wheels27"27"

Model Overview

STING HYBRID 140 Race 500 27.5 completes the Cube E Sting model. CUBE released 17 e-bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Cube E Sting e-bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.

Safety

Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.

Average price for Trail e-bikes

If you want an acceptable Trail e-bike you should know that the average price 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 sum up, when you purchase your e-bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.

Trail e-bikes average weight

Trail e-bikes have an average weight of 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.

CUBE STING HYBRID 140 Race 500 27.5 it’s weighing 22.9 kg (50.49 lbs). At this weight, is slightly lighter than average. In short, the average Trail e-bike weight is 3.49% higher than this one.

STING HYBRID 140 Race 500 27.5 components

Fork

The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour AION model. The travel on this model is 140mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.

Rear Shock

CUBE STING HYBRID 140 Race 500 27.5 e-bike has the SR Suntour DUAir LOR8 model installed, and has a travel of 140mm. 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

When leaving the production line, the STING HYBRID 140 Race 500 27.5 model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.

Brakes

When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The STING HYBRID 140 Race 500 27.5 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.