I do appreciate that it also supports the rear fender in two spots, which reduces rattling noise there. It’s really the best of all worlds, except that it lacks bungee loops at the very bottom. It supports up to 25kg (55lbs) of weight, and will probably work with most child seat carriers that connect from the sides, like this one.
The platform is positioned far enough back that the seat can be lowered all the way down without colliding with your gear. Most rear racks are bolted on to the frame at four points, but this rack was welded to the frame and painted to match! The Racktime platform on top is bolted on, but adds a spring latch, slider accessory interface, space for a trunk bag and additional pannier hangers on the sides that won’t interfere with a top bag. Unique integrated rear rack provides a clean look while reducing rattling and failure points.For even more comfort, consider swapping the rigid seatpost with a 30.9mm suspension post like this, or a cheaper one that might require a 30.9mm to 27.2mm shim adapter like this. Comfort is important when riding long distances and at higher speeds, and this ebike has the highest capacity battery from Bosch right now, the PowerTube 625. These upgraded accessories, combined with five frame sizes and two frame styles (low-step and mid-step) really set this ebike apart. Ergonomics and comfort are addressed by the adjustable suspension fork, higher volume tires, locking ergonomic grips, and custom memory foam saddle.They were fairly quiet on pavement and packed trails, but I did hear some rattling on clumpy grass at higher speeds (as shown in the video review above). The fenders and chain cover are made from plastic that won’t get bent, won’t rust, doesn’t weigh as much as metal, but is thick enough to feel sturdy and not vibrate a whole lot.Here’s my review of the standard Kathmandu with Bosch CX motor that’s well suited to trail and mountain conditions where Class 1 ebikes are allowed but not Class 3 like this one.
All of this, and it’s the speed pedelec version that’s capable of higher speed riding. Notice the air suspension fork with lockout and rebound adjustability, the hybrid tires that offer additional stability based on their width and air volume, and the integrated fenders and lights. This is a fully featured electric bike with everything you need to ride comfortably in almost any kind of environment including sunny, rainy, pavement, gravel, and packed dirt trails.Furthermore, they were up front with me about the possibility of some delays based on international shipping and availability. That’s very accurate and makes me trust the company because some competitors do sneaky things like weigh without the pedals or just don’t list a weight at all. I was impressed that the CUBE website listed the bike as weighing 57lbs and my own measurement was 57.5lbs.While this particular model comes stock with the older (but very good) Bosch Intuvia display panel, Bosch has also made the Kiox and Nyon display panels available as retrofit upgrades to be sold and installed separately for those who wish to utilize the Bosch Connected ebike app, heart rate monitors, and GPS navigation features which I describe in more detail in this forum post.
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For those who do purchase in Europe, the bike will include an electronic horn, bar-end mirror, brake light activation, and license plate holder as they are required by law. This particular model is only sold in the US and parts of Europe that allow Class 3 models. It’s an excellent choice if you want to ride faster to keep up with traffic or shorten your commute time.
I welcome your corrections, additions, and feedback in the comments below, and the CUBE electric bike forums. My goal is to be transparent and unbiased with you, this video and writeup are not meant to be an endorsement of CUBE products. This review was provided for free, but Cit-E-Cycles supplied a temporary demo bike for me to test.
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