CUBE TRAVEL HYBRID ONE 500 2017
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 700c
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Travel Front 63mm
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Fork SunTour NEX
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Groupset Nexus, FSA
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Suspension Hardtail
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Motor Bosch 250W 48Nm mid-drive
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Battery Bosch PowerPack 500
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Drivetrain Internally Geared Hub
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Brakes Hydraulic Rim
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aluminium Superlite, Trekking Hybrid Comfort, Double Butted
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour NEX, 63mm
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano Nexus SL-7S31, Revoshift
Crank
FSA Metropolis Urban AL-8, 15T
Chain
KMC Z610, EcoProTeQ
Pedals
CUBE PP Trekking
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano HB-TX800, 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
CUBE Comfort City Stem, 31.8mm
Handlebar
CUBE Comfort Shape Bar
Grips
RFR Comfort
Headset
FSA No.10, Semi-Integrated
Seat
Saddle
CUBE Comfort Tour 1.2
Seatpost
CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
Bosch Drive Unit Active (48Nm) Cruise (250Watt)
Battery
Bosch PowerPack 500
Remote
Bosch Intuvia
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 46cm | 50cm | 54cm |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.73 mm | 1.67 mm | 1.73 mm |
| Front Center | 621 mm | 630 mm | 646 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 78 mm | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Stack | 647 mm | 649 mm | 682 mm |
| Reach | 374 mm | 389 mm | 394 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 570 mm | 585 mm | 600 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 475 mm | 500 mm | 540 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 150 mm | 150 mm | 185 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 487 mm | 487 mm | 487 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1101 mm | 1110 mm | 1126 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
TRAVEL HYBRID ONE 500 is a Cube E Travel model. CUBE launched 17 e-bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Cube E Travel e-bikes models from 2017, 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 Comfort e-bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Comfort e-bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1957$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Comfort e-bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. 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). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
CUBE TRAVEL HYBRID ONE 500 it’s weighing 23.7 kg (52.25 lbs). At this weight, is slightly lighter than average. In other words, this model is 2.87% lighter than the average Comfort e-bike.
Overview of components
Fork
This e-bike has the SunTour NEX fork installed. The fork’s travel is 63mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the TRAVEL HYBRID ONE 500 e-bike is equipped with the 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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. CUBE TRAVEL HYBRID ONE 500 is equipped 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.
