Transport just got easier: CUBE presents Longtail Hybrid

Transporting loads or kids from door to door around town just got a little easier. CUBE presents a new innovative cargo bike concept: the Longtail Hybrid. The new line-up of compact cargo bikes featuring an extra-long luggage carrier is an impressively versatile addition to CUBE’s mobility offering.

With a range of accessories for transporting children, luggage or cargo, the luggage carrier can adapt to an array of changing needs. The Longtail Hybrid promises flexibility in spades and is another solution for a new era of urban and touring mobility.

Family, daily use, cycle touring – move it all with the Longtail: taking inspiration from the classic trekking bike but featuring a stable, elongated luggage carrier, CUBE’s compact cargo bike elevates load-lugging practicality to the next level. Transport up to two children, a 40x60cm Eurobox or generously sized panniers on the sturdy luggage carrier with suspension technology. The carrier is rated for 40kg up top and 10kg at each side to offer 60kg in total. There’s also the option to upgrade with a front rack to add a further 20kg of cargo-carrying capacity.

A lockable storage compartment with flexible partitions in the down tube keeps valuables safely under lock and key. The down tube can also take a compatible luggage rack with two mounting points. With its compact wheel base and 26-inch wheels, the Longtail Hybrid serves up the familiar handling and comfort of a standard bike. Adjustability comes as standard courtesy of CUBE’s ONE SIZE Concept, with a telescopic seatpost and height-adjustable Speedlifter stem which adapt to suit a wide range of riders from 1.60 to 1.90m, allowing virtually anyone to ride with confidence.

This Bosch-powered, space-saving cargo bike is available in two different options, each in two colourways. The powerful fourth-generation Bosch CX Line motor and 725Wh battery pack work with an easy-to-use, stepless hub gear system to make any journey across town a breeze. The Longtail Hybrid line-up:

• Longtail Hybrid 725: grey´n´reflex │ blue´n´reflex

• Longtail Sport Hybrid 725: swampgrey´n´reflex │ flashwhite´n´reflex

With its range of optional accessories, the Longtail Hybrid is a modular cargo bike that flexibly adapts to fit virtually any rider and slot seamlessly into any lifestyle. One or two children can sit comfortably on the padded bench seat. Alternatively, the luggage carrier is compatible with conventional child seats to safely carry children who are too small to ride on the bench seat. A side protector keeps feet and trouser legs away from the spokes. Wooden step boards can be used as footrests for the kids or as a platform to carry parcels. A rail keeps a Eurobox or other larger items safely in place or doubles up as a handrail for the children.

The matching pannier set with 45 litres at each side has bags of extra space to pack shopping or touring essentials. CUBE has also designed its own interface to enable an additional front rack to be installed with room for a 30x40cm Eurobox or a bag.

The parts and accessories designed by CUBE specifically for the Longtail Hybrid at a glance:

• Bench Seat RILink Longtail

• Side Protector Longtail

• Step Board Set Longtail

• Rail Longtail

• ACID Pannier PRO 45/2 Longtail

• Front Carrier HIC RILink

• ACID Front Carrier Bag Pro 40 HIC RILink

• ACID Front Basket 15 HIC RiLink

Further details on all models and matching accessories are available at cube.eu/longtail. The Longtail Hybrid will be available at CUBE dealers in the coming weeks. Go to cube.eu/dealer-search for all dealers near you.

• Engine: Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX Generation 4 (85Nm) Cruise (250Watt), Smart System

• Battery: Bosch PowerPack 725

• Charger: Bosch 4A

• Display: Bosch Kiox 300

• Brake system: Magura MT5, Hydr. Disc Brake (203/203)

• Rims: CUBE EX35, 36H, Disc, Tubeless Ready

• Front tire: Schwalbe Pick-Up, Super Defense, 65-559

• Rear tire: Schwalbe Pick-Up, Super Defense, 65-559

• Saddle: Natural Fit Sequence+ Comfort

• Front light: ACID Front Light PRO-E 110, 5-16V, DC

• Rear light: ACID Pro E-Rear Mudguard

• Kickstand: Ursus Jumbo 80kg

• Mudguards: ACID 75

• Bell: Reich Ring Bell

• Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore RD-M5130-GS 10-fach, LinkGlide

• Shifters: Shimano Deore SL-M5130-R10, 10 Speed, LinkGlide
• Price: €3.799 / £3.499

• Shifters: Enviolo Cargo Manual

• Drive belt: Gates CDX 151T
• Price: €4.499 / £3.999