Sometimes you see a bike and immediately know: this isn’t just a ride – it’s a statement. The Cube AMS Hybrid ONE44 C:68X SLT 400X 29 fits right into that category.
The Sweet Side
Visually, this bike is a real head-turner. The Carbon-n-Golddust design is both elegant and sporty – almost too beautiful to send through mud. The C:68X carbon frame isn’t just light; it’s stiff and precisely engineered. That makes the bike extremely agile and gives you that direct, connected-to-the-trail feeling in fast corners.
Add to that the high-end components: Fox 34 Factory Kashima suspension, Shimano XTR drivetrain and brakes, Newmen Advanced SL wheels – all tuned for performance. At around 16.2 kg (manufacturer’s claim), it falls into the superlight category for e-MTBs.
The Bosch Performance SX motor is light, compact, and delivers enough punch when you need it – without destroying the feel of a “true” mountain bike. And here’s a big plus: you can ride this bike perfectly well without motor assistance. Its low weight and geometry make it feel like a regular trail bike – no heavy, sluggish uphill slog when the motor is off.
In short: design, materials, and the ride feel (even without the motor) are clear highlights.
The Realistic Side – Facts, Not Criticism
This bike targets a new niche – and it’s still up for debate whether that niche really needs to be filled. Yes, it will definitely find fans, but those will likely be sporty, experienced riders.
Why?
- The approved total rider weight is just 100–110 kg – that includes clothes, backpack, and tools. For beginners or heavier riders, that limit is tight.
- The 140 mm fork travel is perfect for light trail riding but will reach its limits in rough enduro terrain.
- Weight figures from mass manufacturers like Cube are usually based on the smallest frame size – actual weight for larger sizes will inevitably be higher.
- The Range Extender (additional battery) is not included in the weight figure – add several hundred grams if you use it.
- The integrated cockpit/handlebar setup is sleek and aero, but changing or adjusting it is a hassle – it’s not something you can just “swap out” mid-ride.
So: if you’re buying this bike, you should definitely test it first to ensure the geometry and setup match your needs perfectly.
The Cube AMS Hybrid ONE44 C:68X SLT 400X 29 is a fun machine with a narrow field of use: flow trails, sporty tours, and riders who see the motor as an assist, not the main act. That’s where it truly shines.
If you’re ready to pay the price and ride it without major modifications, you’ll get an aesthetic beauty with fine handling.
If you want a broader range of use, you’ll find in the same price range either pure trail bikes that are even lighter and have more capable suspension – or high-end e-MTBs with 85 Nm and around 19 kg, which offer more reserve both uphill and downhill.
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