Cube’s Kathmandu line-up has received an update with the addition of a carbon frame, and a Bosch SX-powered boost.

Key to the new range is a pair of lightweight carbon frames – in classic double diamond format, as well as an accessible Easy Entry design – with matching full carbon forks.

Made from Cube’s proprietary C:62 carbon, the lighter frame and fork sacrifice nothing in the strength and durability department – and a lighter touring bike provides a better ride.

The IC 3.0 rear carrier incorporates a luggage rack into the structure of the frame, for a more organic look. There is also the addition of internal cable routing.

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Cube’s Kathmandu line-up gets a carbon-framed, Bosch SX-powered boost

The Kathmandu also sees a UDH gear hanger to clearance for 50mm tyres, full length mudguards, lighting set and a kickstand. There’s also scope to run a handlebar-mounted bag for more carrying capacity.

Complementing the frame’s functionality and light weight, Bosch’s SX drive system and 400Wh battery with Kiox display offers “natural-feeling support” to the rider.

This offers up to 55Nm on tap and the option to add a 250Wh PowerMore range extender.

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Bosch’s SX drive system and 400Wh battery with Kiox display offers up to 55Nm of torque with the option to add a 250Wh PowerMore range extender

There are two specification levels available in the Kathmandu Hybrid C:62 range, each one available in a choice of Classic or Easy Entry frame configurations.

The Kathmandu Hybrid C:62 SLX 400X features Shimano’s reliable 12-speed Deore gears and hydraulic disc brakes, while the Kathmandu Hybrid C:62 SLT 400X adds Newmen Phase 30 carbon wheels as well as Shimano’s 12-speed XT gears and hydraulic disc brakes.

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RRPs

Kathmandu Hybrid C:62 SLX 400X (Classic & Easy Entry) – £3.699.

Kathmandu Hybrid C:62 SLT 400X (Classic & Easy Entry) – £4.499.

Cube is distributed in the UK by Oneway Bike Industry.