CUBE TOURING HYBRID SL 500 2017
2017 E-bike
Weight | 23.2 kg
E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 63mm -
Fork RockShox Paragon Gold RL
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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
Aluminium Superlite, Trekking Hybrid Premium Comfort, IC, Double Butted
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox Paragon Gold, 63mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT RD-M8000-SGS, ShadowPlus, 11-Speed
Shift Levers
Shimano XT SL-M8000-I, Direct Attach
Cassette
Shimano XT CS-M8000, 11-46T
Crank
FSA Metropolis Urban AL-8, 16T
Chain
KMC X11
Pedals
CUBE PP Trekking
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano XT HB-M8000, QR, Centerlock
Rear Hub
Shimano XT FH-M8000, QR, Centerlock
Rims
CUBE ZX20, 36H, Disc
Tires
Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour, Flatless, 42-622
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT BR-M8000, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/160)
Cockpit
Stem
CUBE Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm; EE: CUBE Comfort City Stem, 31.8mm
Handlebar
CUBE Rise Trail Bar, 700mm; EE: CUBE Comfort Shape Bar
Grips
CUBE Natural Fit Comfort
Headset
FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/8" (OD 44mm), Bottom Zero-Stack 1 1/2" (OD 56mm); EE: FSA No.10, Semi-Integrated
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Lookin Classic, Royalgel™
Seatpost
CUBE Suspension Seatpost, 27.2mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX (75Nm) 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 | 1.64 mm | 1.6 mm | 1.68 mm |
| Front Center | 637 mm | 644 mm | 651 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 47 mm |
| Trail | 86 mm | 82 mm | 70 mm |
| Stack | 631 mm | 633 mm | 668 mm |
| Reach | 384 mm | 396 mm | 397 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 575 mm | 588 mm | 599 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 440 mm | 480 mm | 520 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 150 mm | 150 mm | 185 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 476 mm | 476 mm | 476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1106 mm | 1113 mm | 1120 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
TOURING HYBRID SL 500 belongs to the Cube E Touring model. 81 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2017, by clicking on this link.
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.
Hybrid e-bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Hybrid e-bike you should know that the average price is 2480$. However, even though the average price of a Hybrid e-bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality e-bike. 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 Hybrid e-bikes
Hybrid e-bikes have an average weight of 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.
Weighing 23.2 kg (51.15 lbs), the TOURING HYBRID SL 500 model is slightly lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 2.54% lighter than the average weight of Hybrid e-bikes.
TOURING HYBRID SL 500 components
Fork
CUBE TOURING HYBRID SL 500 2017 e-bike is equipped with the RockShox Paragon Gold RL fork, and has 63mm travel. 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.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, CUBE TOURING HYBRID SL 500 2017, has a 700c aluminum model. 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
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The TOURING HYBRID SL 500 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.