Cube Kathmandu One 500 EE 2021 Iridium – 22.75 Iridium
One day is not enough to discover everything about this bike because it is so capable. However, it is certainly ideal for everyday situations and is very easy to live with. It features a comfortable ride quality and a sporty drive train for when the mood gets you. Read full review
Cube Kathmandu Review
The Kathmandu is a part of Cube’s increasing involvement in the market for hybrid bikes. The primary appeal of a hybrid bike is that it can be used regularly and over an extensive range of different terrain from city to mountain trails and be able to manage them all equally well. So let’s see how well this one does. The Kathmandu can be had as a city bike and also a sports bike.
First off, the construction. The frame of the Kathmandu is an aluminum Superlite Trekking that is double butted and oriented on comfort. Comfort is an important part of the Kathmandu’s ride especially over long distances and in city traffic. Both rides will have you spending a rather long time on it. The fork is a Suntour NCX S RLD on the city bike and a Rock Shox Paragon Gold with 63mm of travel on the sportier version. The drivetrain is a classically efficient Shimano system and the tyres are trusty variants of Schwalbe. The city versions of the Kathmandu use traditional caliper brakes while the sportier versions use hydraulic discs.
The Kathmandu is also a very practical bike to have. It has a rack that can be expanded to carry a variety of different loads like bags, boxes etc. The cabling system is routed internally so it will last longer with reduced wear and tear. The whole bike weighs just over 15 kilograms which is not brilliant but ok. You do not want to test it on terrain that is extreme but the Kathmandu is still quite tough and durable and can be relied upon to deliver in most situations.
+Pros:
- Usable over different types of terrain
- Practical in cities
- Durable construction
- Comfortable ride quality
-Cons:
- Cannot be pushed too far
- Heavy
The Verdict
The Cube Kathmandu is based on a versatile design concept and it certainly delivers on all the promises of a good hybrid bike.
Cube Kathmandu Hybrid One 500 EE E-Bike (2021)With its easy entry frame making it simple to hop and ride no matter what you’re wearing, this particular Kathmandu electric bike is ready to take you anywhere. Giving you the comfort and power you need for long multi-surface rides, it’s built around Cube’s advanced aluminium frame with its relaxed geometry. Plus, with the additional backup of the hugely impressive Bosch Performance CX electric motor, you’ll be able to explore further than you thought possible.Aluminium-Framed, Easy-Handling Urban E-Bike To smooth the ride on your electro-assisted cycling, Cube included the SR Suntour XCM ATB Coil forks to keep your front-end in check as you navigate your way from the town to the country. In addition to this, the Shimano 9-speed drivetrain ensures a smooth-shifting and dependable gearing performance while the hydraulic disc brakes give brilliant all-weather stopping power and speed control.City and Touring E-Bike with Pannier RackA set of Cube EX23 rims and their Schwalbe Big Ben tyres roll you across tarmac and rougher surfaces with balance and comfort, giving a durable performance all year round. Mudguards and pannier mounts are also on hand to keep you and your carry-on luggage dry and secure in wetter conditions, making the Cube Kathmandu Hybrid ONE 500 E-Bike a fantastic choice for today’s ride-anywhere cyclist.Features: Frame: Aluminium Superlite, Gravity Casting Technology, Efficient Comfort Geometry, Tapered Headtube, Full Integrated Battery, Integrated Carrier 2.0 Fork: SR Suntour XCM ATB Coil, 100mm Headset: ACROS AZX-1041, BlockLock 135°, 1 1/8″ straight, ZS 44mm/ZS 56mm Stem: Satori Up2 Plus, 31.8mm, Adjustable Handlebars: Cube Comfort Trail Bar, 700mm Grips: Natural Fit Comfort Rear Derailleur: Shimano RD-M3100-SGS, 9-Speed Shifters: Shimano SL-M2010-9R, Rapidfire-Plus Brakes: Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes, 180/180mm rotors Crankset: ACID E-Crank, 38T (175mm) Cassette: Shimano CS-HG201, 11-36T Chain: KMC X9 Rims: Cube EX23, 36H, Disc, Tubeless Ready Front Hub: Shimano HB-TX505, QR, Centerlock Rear Hub: Shimano FH-TX505, QR, Centerlock Tyres: Schwalbe Big Ben, Performance, 55-622 (29×2.2″) Saddle: Natural Fit Sequence Comfort Seatpost: Cube Suspension Seatpost, 30.9mm Seat Clamp: Cube Varioclose, 34.9mm Battery: Bosch PowerTube 500 Drive Unit: Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX Generation 4 (85Nm) Cruise (250Watt) Display: Bosch Purion Charger: Bosch 2A Front Light: Cube Shiny 50 Lux, 12V, DC Back Light: Cube Edge IC 2.0 Rear LED, 12V, DC Carrier: Cube Integrated Carrier 2.0, Cube Adapter Compatible, SnapIt Compatible Mudguard: ACID 65 Bell: Mini Bell Kickstand: CUBEstand Cmpt Weight: 25.2kgEasy AssemblyWhen you order a bike, one of our trained mechanics will carefully prepare and pack your bike for shipping. Upon delivery, the assembly is simple and all necessary tools are conveniently included in the box.Depending on the delivery service and destination, bikes will either be delivered in a large or a small box. Below is a guide as to how your bike will arrive: All bikes for delivery within the UK and Republic of Ireland will be delivered in a large box, except for kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes. All bikes for delivery within the EU on a standard service will be delivered in a large box. If an express delivery option is chosen, your bike will be packed into a small box. Again, the exception is kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes. All bikes for worldwide delivery outside the EU will be delivered in small boxes.This video demonstrates assembly from a SMALL BOX.This video demonstrates assembly from a LARGE BOX.Buy Cube Bikes from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
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