CUBE TOWN HYBRID Exc 500 Trapeze 2018
2018 E-bike
Weight | 24.8 kg
E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 50mm -
Fork SunTour NCX
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Groupset Shimano, FSA -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor Bosch 250W 50Nm mid-drive -
Battery Bosch PowerPack 500 -
Drivetrain Internally Geared Hub -
Brakes Hydraulic Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aluminium Superlite, Trekking Premium Comfort, IC 2.0, Double Butted
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour NCX D LO Air, 50mm, Lockout
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano SW-E6010-R, Di2
Cassette
Shimano Nexus, 20T
Crank
FSA Metropolis Comfort, 40T
Chain
KMC Z610, EcoProTeQ
Pedals
Humpert EP1
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano Deore HB-T610, QR
Rear Hub
Shimano Nexus SG-C6061-8V, 8-Speed, Nut
Rims
CUBE ZX24, 36H, V-Brake
Tires
Schwalbe Marathon GT, Performance, Dualguard, 40-622
Brakes
Brakes
Magura HS11, Hydr. Caliper Brake
Cockpit
Stem
Satori Up2 Plus, 31.8mm, Adjustable
Handlebar
CUBE Comfort Shape Bar
Grips
CUBE Natural Fit Comfort
Headset
FSA Orbit Z, Semi-Integrated 1 1/8"
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Lookin Classic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.67 mm | 1.65 mm | 1.66 mm |
| Front Center | 642 mm | 654 mm | 666 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 41 mm | 41 mm |
| Trail | 82 mm | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Stack | 638 mm | 648 mm | 662 mm |
| Reach | 383 mm | 392 mm | 399 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 590 mm | 602 mm | 614 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 465 mm | 480 mm | 520 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 165 mm | 175 mm | 190 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 537 mm | 537 mm | 537 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1171 mm | 1183 mm | 1195 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
TOWN HYBRID Exc 500 Trapeze is a Cube E Town model. 72 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2018 of this model, by clicking this link.
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.
Comfort e-bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Comfort e-bike that is reliable is 1957$. However, you could also get a good Comfort e-bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your e-bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Comfort e-bikes average weight
Comfort e-bikes have an average weight of 24.38 kg (53.75 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Weighing 24.8 kg (54.67 lbs), the TOWN HYBRID Exc 500 Trapeze model is slightly heavier than average. In other words, this model is 1.72% heavier than the average Comfort e-bike.
TOWN HYBRID Exc 500 Trapeze components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour NCX model. The travel on this model is 50mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels
The wheels on TOWN HYBRID Exc 500 Trapeze are the 700c aluminum type. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. 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 TOWN HYBRID Exc 500 Trapeze comes with Hydraulic Rim brakes. These brakes are pretty rare, and you will find them on very few bike models. In short, you can look for a bike with disk or hydraulic disk brakes.