There was a special treat from Cube this Eurobike: The new Elite Hybrid HPC SLT 29 combines modern build with a crafted carbon frame and 29″ sized wheels. All components are high-quality. The result, an unusual bike with a weight less than 17kg.

A special treat by Cube this Eurobike 2014: The new Elite Hybrid HPC SLT 29
A special treat from Cube this Eurobike 2014: The new Elite Hybrid HPC SLT 29
The Elite Hybrid is a new bike by Cube, crosses the line between sport machine and design object. The battery and motor fit perfectly into the frame and the upside-down fork adds to the significant look of the bike. The Bosch Performance motor has been turned by 6° and enables the use of low chain stays. Agile technology is incorporated into the constructive adaptions of the frame to the large wheels. The agilty is supposed to be equal to a 26″ bike.

The lower traingle frame fits to the motor.
The lower traingle frame fits to the motor.
Only the finest components have been used by Cube. A XX1 11-speed drivetrain has been used as well as Magura MT8 Disc brakes. The new RS-1 fork by RockShox is especially worth mentioning. The upside-down construction minimises the unfeathered weight of the fork. The light CSW 3.9 wheels by DT Swiss add towards the spectacular light weight. We were surprised by the classic seat post – probably this has been used because of the tidy design and the weight. But we would still prefere a hydraulic seat post.

The new RockShox RS-1 fits neetly into the frame's design.
The new RockShox RS-1 fits neatly into the frame’s design.
The bike looks fine and tidy.
The bike looks fine and tidy.
The breaking seat was fitted onto the chain stain.
The break mount was fitted onto the chain stay.

Surely, one can argue about the benefits of losing a few grams with expensive carbon parts in the E-MTB segment. But other than that the Elite Hybrid is delivered with a minimal total weight, spectacular design promising functions. Therefore, it is quite expensive, being priced at €6,000.

Text: Tobias Döring Photos: Christoph Bayer


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