Cube Kathmandu Pro 500 EE 2021 Electric Urban Bikes
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.
Developed as a touring bike that’s easy to ride, this E-bike is also equipped with SR Suntour forks. This allows it to absorb all the sudden knocks and bumps that come with exploring unpredictable terrains. Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brakes and Bosch Drive Unit To ensure you can stop safely on all surfaces and in all weather types, this e-bike has Shimano hydraulic disc brakes to stop you in an instant. This means that you can confidently ride into corners and steep declines with these reliable brakes ensuring that you stay in full control of the ride. Cube has also kitted out this model with a Bosch drive unit and a Bosch PowerTube 500 battery, which takes the pressure out of climbing and gives you an extra push when needed. Cube EX23 Wheelset Rolling on reliable Cube EX23 wheels that are wrapped in Schwalbe Big Ben tyres, the Cube Kathmandu Hybrid Pro 500 EE E-Bike (2021) delivers low rolling-resistance and excellent grip. This makes it more than durable enough to withstand the rough and tumble of everyday life, wherever your journey leads you. One final highlight is it also includes front and rear lights, a mudguard, a kickstand and a carrier, so you have everything you need for your adventures. Item Top Features Continued: Brakes: Shimano BR-MT200, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/180) Crankset: ACID E-Crank, 38T (175mm // EE: 170mm) Cassette: Shimano Deore CS-M4100, 11-46T Chain: KMC X10 Wheelset: 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 Pedals: ACID PP Trekking Saddle: Natural Fit Sequence Comfort Seat Post: CUBE Suspension Seatpost HD, 30.9mm Seat Clamp: CUBE Varioclose, 34.9mm Front Light: CUBE Shiny 50 Lux, 12V, DC Rear Light: CUBE Edge IC 2.0 Rear LED, 12V, DC Kickstand: CUBEstand Cmpt Mudguard: ACID 65 Bell: Mini Bell Carrier: CUBE Integrated Carrier 2.0, CUBE Adapter Compatible, SnapIt Compatible Engine: Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX Generation 4 (85Nm) Cruise (250Watt) Battery: Bosch PowerTube 500 Charger: Bosch 2A Display: Bosch Intuvia Manufacturer Part Numbers: 54cm: 431201EE54; 58cm: 431201EE58; 50cm: 431201EE50 and 46cm: 431201EE46 Weight: 25.1kg Built, Tuned and Tested Rest assured that each bike is fully built, tested and tuned by Wiggle’s team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure your bike arrives in perfect condition. We supply all bikes with a set of plastic pedals, a pedal wrench and a multi-tool kit. Find out which size fits you by clicking the size chart tab.
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