2019 CUBE

KATHMANDU HYBRID SL 500

An aluminum frame touring e-bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP€3,999 (about $4,394)
Weight52.7 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetXT Di2, FSA
MotorBosch 250W 75Nm mid-drive
BatteryBosch 500Wh
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

13 mph

KATHMANDU HYBRID SL 500

32 mph

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Reviews
Electric Bike Review
CUBE Kathmandu Hybrid Pro 625 Review

Jul 2020

Price: $3999.00 | Model Year: 2020 | A high-quality ebike platform capable of long distances and steep climbs. Available in five frame sizes and three frame styles including step-thru, mid-step, and high-step. Only available in one color, but all accessories have matching accents (frame, fork, stem, handlebar, and saddle).

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  • A high-quality ebike platform capable of long distances and steep climbs. Available in five frame sizes and three frame styles including step-thru, mid-step, and high-step. Only available in one color, but all accessories have matching accents (frame, fork, stem, handlebar, and saddle).

  • Reliable extra-large Bosch PowerTube 625 battery pack provides excellent range and is completely hidden inside the downtube. Premium integrated lights run off of the rechargeable ebike battery and are well positioned for protection and visibility; the headlight has side windows and the tires have reflective paint to keep you seen.

  • Comfortable memory foam saddle, locking ergonomic grips, adjustable-angle stem, suspension fork and suspension seatpost. Excellent rear rack should work with a trunk bag, panniers, or child seat. Included fenders and chain cover are effective, sturdy, and quiet when riding off road. Quick release wheels for easy fixes, puncture resistant Schwalbe Tires reduce flats.

  • Comes with the slower Bosch compact 2 amp ebike battery charger vs. 4 amp. Battery cover does not lock to frame, removing and replacing battery requires the key. This ebike is fairly heavy for a hardtail because of the high capacity battery and integrated rear rack. Fairly basic coil suspension fork with preload adjust only.

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Cube Kathmandu Hybrid Exc 625

Jun 2020

The Cube Kathmandu Hybrid Exc 625 really is an excellent workhorse of an e-bike, and is specced up to the nines with the latest Bosch Performance Line CX motor, a wide range of gears and sturdy panniers for your luggage. With a heavy focus on the performance-orientated features to give you the most bang for your buck, it's also very good value for money.

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Specs
Build
Frame

Aluminium Superlite, Gravity Casting, Efficient Comfort Geometry, Tapered Headtube, Internal Cable Routing, Full Integrated Battery, Integrated Carrier 2.0

Fork

RockShox Paragon Gold Air, 65mm, Lockout

Spring TypeAir

Headset

FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS-R, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/8" (OD 44mm), Bottom Zero-Stack 1 1/2" (OD 56mm)

Stem

CUBE Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm

Handlebar

CUBE Rise Trail Bar, 700mm

Saddle

Selle Royal Lookin Moderate, Royalgel™

Seatpost

CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

CUBE PP MTB

Grips

Natural Fit GRIP Comfort

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT Di2 RD-M8050-DGS, 11-Speed

Crank

FSA CK-745, 16T, 175mm

Shifters

Shimano XT Di2 SW-M8050-R

Cassette

Shimano XT CS-M8000, 11-46T

Brakes

Shimano XT BR-M8020/BR-M8000, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/180)

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

CUBE EX23, 36H, Disc

Front Hub

Shimano XT HB-M8000, QR, Centerlock

Rear Hub

Shimano XT FH-M8000, QR, Centerlock

Tires

Schwalbe Marathon Mondial, Kevlar, 47-622

Electric Components
Motor

Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX (75Nm) Cruise (250Watt)

Battery

Bosch PowerTube 500

Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

Display

Bosch Kiox

Charger

Bosch 4A

Accessories
Lights

Front: Herrmanns H-Black MR8, 6-12V, DC, Rear: Herrmans H-Trace

Fenders

SKS Stingray

Racks

CUBE Integrated Carrier 2.0, ACID RILink Adapter Compatible, SnapIt Compatible and Rail

Stand

CUBEstand Pro, Adjustable

Bell

Knog Oi

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