MSRP | ($2,746) | ($3,295) | ($4,394) |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Touring, E-Bike | Touring, E-Bike | Touring, E-Bike |
Weight | 52.7 lbs | 53.6 lbs | 52.7 lbs |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Bosch 250W 75Nm mid-drive | Bosch 250W 75Nm mid-drive | Bosch 250W 75Nm mid-drive | |
| Bosch 500Wh | Bosch 500Wh | Bosch 500Wh | |
Groupset | Deore, FSA | XT, SLX | XT Di2, FSA |
Drivetrain | 1 × 10 | 1 × 11 | 1 × 11 Electronic |
Seatpost | Suspension | Rigid | Rigid |
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Summary | The CUBE KATHMANDU HYBRID Pro 500, CUBE KATHMANDU HYBRID Exc 500, and CUBE KATHMANDU HYBRID SL 500 are all aluminum frame touring e-bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The KATHMANDU HYBRID Pro 500 has a rigid seatpost, while the KATHMANDU HYBRID SL 500 has better components. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | Aluminium Superlite, Efficient Comfort Geometry, Gravity Casting, Integrated Carrier 1.0 Classic, Double Butted, Tapered, Disc Only; EE: Integrated Carrier 1.0 Hybrid | Aluminium Superlite, Gravity Casting, Efficient Comfort Geometry, Tapered Headtube, Internal Cable Routing, Full Integrated Battery, Integrated Carrier 2.0; EE: CUBE Integrated Carrier 1.0 Hybrid | Aluminium Superlite, Gravity Casting, Efficient Comfort Geometry, Tapered Headtube, Internal Cable Routing, Full Integrated Battery, Integrated Carrier 2.0 |
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Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25, 63mm Spring Type: Air | SR Suntour NCX D LO Air, 63mm, Lockout, EE: 75mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox Paragon Gold Air, 65mm, Lockout Spring Type: Air |
Headset | FSA Orbit Z-t-R ECO, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/8" (OD 44mm), Bottom Integrated 1 1/2"; EE: FSA No.10, Semi-Integrated | FSA Orbit 1.5B ZS-1-R, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/8" (OD 44mm), Bottom Zero-Stack 1 1/2" (OD 56mm); EE: FSA No.10, Semi-Integrated | 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; EE: Satori Up2 Plus, 31.8mm, Adjustable | CUBE Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm; EE: Satori Up2 Plus, 31.8mm, Adjustable | CUBE Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm |
Handlebar | CUBE Rise Trail Bar, 700mm | CUBE Rise Trail Bar, 700mm | CUBE Rise Trail Bar, 700mm |
Saddle | Selle Royal Ariel | Selle Royal Lookin Moderate, Royalgel™ | Selle Royal Lookin Moderate, Royalgel™ |
Seatpost | CUBE Suspension Seatpost, 27.2mm | CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm | CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm |
Pedals | CUBE PP Trekking | CUBE PP MTB | CUBE PP MTB |
Grips | Natural Fit Comfort | Natural Fit GRIP Comfort | Natural Fit GRIP Comfort |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore RD-M6000-GS, 10-Speed | Shimano XT RD-M8000-DGS, ShadowPlus, 11-Speed; EE: Shimano XT RD-M8000-GS, ShadowPlus, 11-Speed | Shimano XT Di2 RD-M8050-DGS, 11-Speed |
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Crank | FSA Metropolis Urban AL-8, 15T, 175mm | FSA CK-745, 16T, 175mm | FSA CK-745, 16T, 175mm |
Shifters | Shimano Deore SL-M6000, Rapidfire-Plus | Shimano SLX SL-M7000-I, Direct Attach | Shimano XT Di2 SW-M8050-R |
Cassette | Shimano Deore CS-HG500, 11-42T | Shimano SLX CS-M7000, 11-46T | Shimano XT CS-M8000, 11-46T |
Chain | KMC X10-73 | ||
Brakes | Shimano BR-MT200, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/160) | Shimano BR-MT520/BR-MT500, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/180) | Shimano XT BR-M8020/BR-M8000, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/180) |
Rims | CUBE ZX20, 36H, Disc | CUBE EX23, 36H, Disc, Tubeless Ready | CUBE EX23, 36H, Disc |
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Front Hub | Shimano HB-TX505, QR, Centerlock | Shimano Deore HB-M6000, QR, Centerlock | Shimano XT HB-M8000, QR, Centerlock |
Rear Hub | Shimano FH-TX505, QR, Centerlock | Shimano Deore FH-M6000, QR, Centerlock | Shimano XT FH-M8000, QR, Centerlock |
Tires | Schwalbe Range Cruiser, Active, K-Guard, 40x622 | Schwalbe Marathon Mondial, Kevlar, 47-622 | Schwalbe Marathon Mondial, Kevlar, 47-622 |
Motor | Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX (75Nm) Cruise (250Watt) | Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX (75Nm) Cruise (250Watt) | Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX (75Nm) Cruise (250Watt) |
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Battery | Bosch PowerPack 500 Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle | Bosch PowerTube 500; EE: Bosch PowerPack 500 Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle | Bosch PowerTube 500 Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle |
Display | Bosch Intuvia | Bosch Intuvia | Bosch Kiox |
Charger | Bosch 2A | Bosch 2A | Bosch 4A |
Lights | Front: Trelock LS230, 6V, DC, Rear: Busch&Müller Toplight 321 E Plus | Front: AXA Compactline 20, 6-12V, DC, Rear: Herrmans H-Trace | Front: Herrmanns H-Black MR8, 6-12V, DC, Rear: Herrmans H-Trace |
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Fenders | SKS Stingray | SKS Stingray | SKS Stingray |
Racks | CUBE Integrated Carrier 1.0 Classic, SnapIt Adapter and Rails; EE: CUBE Integrated Carrier 1.0 Hybrid, SnapIt Adapter, Spring and Rail | CUBE Integrated Carrier 2.0, ACID RILink Adapter Compatible, SnapIt Compatible and Rail; EE: CUBE Integrated Carrier 1.0 Hybrid, SnapIt Adapter, Spring and Rail | CUBE Integrated Carrier 2.0, ACID RILink Adapter Compatible, SnapIt Compatible and Rail |
Stand | CUBEstand Cmpt | CUBEstand Pro, Adjustable | CUBEstand Pro, Adjustable |
Bell | Mini Bell | Mini Bell | Knog Oi |