CUBE Hybrid Bike Weight Classification and Usage Guidelines

Bike Specifications by Model

Important Notes on Weight and Load

The bicycle weight includes the weight of the bicycle (in a medium frame size), including attached accessories. Additional luggage not placed on a rack is also part of the bike's weight. For models available with different frame variants (diamond, trapezoid, easy-entry), the indicated value refers to the diamond variant. Rider weight describes the weight of the rider and their equipment.

The maximum load on the pannier rack is only valid for bikes on which a pannier rack has been mounted by a specialist dealer. The maximum load of the pannier rack is further limited by the use of a trailer.

*¹ Lowrider Max. payload 10 kg, evenly distributed (left/right). The load on the lowrider does not influence the maximum pannier rack load and must be considered separately.

*2 The Longtail Rear rack can be loaded with a maximum of 40 kg from the top and a maximum of 15 kg on each side.

Support load describes the load acting on the rear axle of the bike. The support load must not exceed 8 kg. The total authorized mass of the pannier rack is further limited by the vertical load. Therefore, the trailer's vertical load must be deducted from the maximum pannier rack load.

60 kg is the maximum total authorized mass of the trailer, including loading, taking into account the maximum load specifications of the trailer manufacturer. The trailer's vertical load (2-8 kg) must be deducted from the pannier rack load. System weight describes the maximum total authorized mass. This must not be exceeded under any circumstances.

System Weight Examples

Example 1: Valid Load

Bike Weight: 25 kg, Rider Weight: 110 kg, Luggage Weight: 25 kg, Trailer Load: 60 kg. Total System Weight: 160 kg. ✔️

Example 2: Valid Load

Bike Weight: 25 kg, Rider Weight: 110 kg, Luggage Weight: 25 kg, Trailer Load: 60 kg. Total System Weight: 160 kg. ✔️

Example 3: Valid Load

Bike Weight: 25 kg, Rider Weight: 75 kg, Luggage Weight: 15 kg, Trailer Load: 30 kg, Additional Load: 15 kg. Total System Weight: 160 kg. ✔️

Example 4: Invalid Load (System Weight Exceeded)

Bike Weight: 25 kg, Rider Weight: 120 kg, Luggage Weight: 25 kg. Total System Weight: 170 kg. ❌

Note: The maximum system weight must not be exceeded under any circumstances.

Example 5: Invalid Load (Pannier Rack Load Exceeded)

Bike Weight: 25 kg, Rider Weight: 75 kg, Luggage Weight: 30 kg. Total System Weight: 130 kg. ❌

Note: The maximum pannier rack load must not be exceeded under any circumstances.

Example 6: Invalid Load (Rider Weight Exceeded)

Bike Weight: 25 kg, Rider Weight: 125 kg. Total System Weight: 150 kg. ❌

Note: The maximum rider weight must not be exceeded under any circumstances.

Example 7: Invalid Load (Trailer Load Exceeded)

Bike Weight: 25 kg, Rider Weight: 70 kg, Trailer Load: 65 kg. Total System Weight: 160 kg. ❌

Note: The maximum trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstances.

Example 8: Invalid Load (Trailer Vertical Load Deduction)

Bike Weight: 17 kg, Rider Weight: 8 kg. Total Load: 25 kg. ❌

Note: The trailer's vertical load must be deducted from the pannier rack load.

Example 9: Invalid Load (Trailer Vertical Load Deduction)

Bike Weight: 20 kg, Rider Weight: 8 kg. Total Load: 28 kg. ❌

Note: The trailer's vertical load must be deducted from the pannier rack load.

Further Information

You can find further and detailed information on bike classification and intended use here: https://www.cube.eu/support/bike-classification

General User Instructions can be found at: documents.cube.eu