It’s mid-August – and traditionally the time when Cube unveils its range for the coming season. For 2027, too, it’s well worth taking a closer look at those models that are particularly suited to urban environments. And it is precisely here that we can expect some interesting new developments: with the Editor Hybrid, Cube is not only updating the spec but also expanding the range to include two more affordable models featuring Bosch’s new hub motor.
Editor Hybrid is becoming more suitable for everyday use
The Editor Hybrid was originally designed as a sporty urban e-bike and has been part of Cube’s range since the launch of the compact Bosch Performance Line SX – we had already featured the bike here in a brief test. For the 2027 season, however, the manufacturer is repositioning the range slightly. In future, all models will be offered exclusively in the so-called FE specification (standing for Fully Equipped) – meaning they will come factory-fitted with mudguards, pannier racks and lights. The minimalist versions previously available without these components will no longer be offered.
However, this is unlikely to alter the fundamentally sporty character of the Editor Hybrid. Cube continues to do without a suspension fork, opting instead for a rigid fork; on all models, however, this is combined with comparatively wide 50-mm tyres. By adjusting the tyre pressure accordingly, there is still plenty of scope to absorb minor bumps on poor cycle paths and roads.
Top models now feature Enviolo continuously variable hub gears
In the case of the two higher-end models, the Editor Hybrid SLT FE and the Editor Hybrid SLX FE, the basic layout of the drive system remains familiar for the time being. Both continue to rely on the lightweight Bosch Performance Line SXwith its 60 Nm of torque and continue to combine it with the CompactTube battery, which has a capacity of 400 Wh. This is fully integrated into the down tube and cannot be easily removed for charging.
The gear system, however, is new. For its top-of-the-range models, Cube has moved away from traditional gear ratios and is using Enviolo’s continuously variable Urban hub gear system for the first time. On the Editor Hybrid SLX FE, the desired gear ratio is still selected manually. The Editor Hybrid SLT FE goes one step further and combines the hub with Enviolo’s AutomatiQ system. This allows you to set a preferred cadence, to which the system automatically adjusts the gear ratio whilst riding – meaning manual gear changes are largely unnecessary in everyday use. And instead of a conventional bicycle chain, both versions use the Gates belt drive.
Weighing in at 19.8 kilograms, the SLX remains just under the 20-kilogram mark despite its extensive FE specification and costs 2,699 euros. The SLT, with its additional automatic transmission, weighs 20.7 kilograms and is priced at 3,099 euros.
A new entry-level model with the Bosch Hub Line
The changes at the lower end of the range are even more significant. With the Editor Hybrid Pro 360 FE and the Editor Hybrid One 360 FE, Cube is introducing two completely new models. Both are based on Bosch’s new Hub Line and therefore use a hub motor in the rear wheel instead of the previous mid-drive motor – we were able to briefly test the new motor here.
And, of course, this also has an impact on the bikes’ design. Without the comparatively bulky motor in the bottom bracket area, Cube is able to produce a significantly sleeker frame – visually, this brings the new 360 models closer to a classic urban bike. To complement this, Bosch’s new PowerTube 360 is used: at 360 Wh, its capacity is slightly lower than that of the CompactTube 400 found in the SX models, but the battery can be removed from the down tube and charged separately from the bike. This is a major advantage in everyday use, one that many users of the SX model would certainly appreciate.
The Editor Hybrid Pro 360 FE boasts a particularly minimalist drivetrain: it does away with gear shifting entirely, instead combining the Bosch hub motor with a single-speed drivetrain and Gates toothed belts. The focus is therefore on keeping operation as simple as possible and minimising maintenance requirements. It weighs 19.2 kilograms and is priced at 1,999 euros.
The Editor Hybrid One 360 FE offers even better value for money. Here, Cube has opted for a classic Shimano Essaderailleur with eight gears – the only model in the new Editor Hybrid range to feature this. Weighing 20 kilograms, it is slightly heavier than the Pro, but at a price of 1,849 euros, it is also the most affordable Editor Hybrid in the new range.
Four variants, two powertrain concepts
Whether mid-drive or hub motor – Cube offers all four variants both with a classic diamond frame and high top tube, and with a more comfortable trapeze frame. This is a useful addition to the range, particularly for an e-bike that is now consistently designed for everyday use.
However, a little patience is required when it comes to the two more affordable new additions: according to Cube, the Editor Hybrid Pro 360 FE and the Editor Hybrid One 360 FE are not due to go on sale until December 2026. With prices starting at 1,849 euros, they make the Editor Hybrid range significantly more accessible – and Bosch’s new hub motor also offers an interesting technical alternative to the well-known SX models.
