CUBE TOWN HYBRID ONE 500 Trapeze 2018
2018 E-bike
Weight | 23.9 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 NEX
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Groupset Nexus, FSA -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor Bosch 250W 40Nm 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, Double Butted
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour NEX-E25, 50mm
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano Nexus SL-C3000-7, Revoshift
Cassette
Shimano Nexus, 20T
Crank
FSA Metropolis Comfort, 40T
Chain
KMC Z610, EcoProTeQ
Pedals
CUBE PP Trekking
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano HB-TX500, QR
Rear Hub
Shimano Nexus SG-C3000-7R, 7-Speed, Nut
Rims
CUBE ZX24, 36H, V-Brake
Tires
Schwalbe Spicer, Active, 40x622
Brakes
Brakes
Magura HS11, Hydr. Caliper Brake
Cockpit
Stem
Satori Up2 Plus, 31.8mm, Adjustable
Handlebar
CUBE Comfort Shape Bar
Grips
RFR Comfort
Headset
FSA No.10, Semi-Integrated
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Nuvola
Seatpost
CUBE Suspension Seatpost, 27.2mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
Bosch Drive Unit Active (40Nm) 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 |
About this model
TOWN HYBRID ONE 500 Trapeze is part of the Cube E Town model. CUBE released 72 e-bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2018 of this model, by clicking 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.
Comfort e-bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Comfort e-bike you should know that the average price is 1957$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Comfort e-bike. In conclusion, always check e-bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Comfort e-bikes average weight
Comfort e-bikes weigh an average 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.
TOWN HYBRID ONE 500 Trapeze weighs 23.9 kg (52.69 lbs) and is slightly lighter than the average. In short, the average Comfort e-bike weight is 2.01% higher than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
This e-bike has the SunTour NEX fork installed. The fork’s travel is 50mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels
As for the wheels, CUBE TOWN HYBRID ONE 500 Trapeze 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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. CUBE TOWN HYBRID ONE 500 Trapeze is equipped with Hydraulic Rim brakes. They are a bit expensive, and don’t deliver such a great performance. In short, search for a bike that has hydraulic brakes, as they deliver way better performance.