Cargo
Origin
Cube is a German brand founded in 1993 by Marcus Puerner in Waldershof, Bavaria, that grew from a small workshop inside his family's furniture factory into one of Europe's largest bike makers, known for aggressive spec-for-price and vertically integrated in-house manufacturing. The Cargo line, introduced around 2019-2020, was Cube's entry into the booming European e-cargo segment — a two-wheel front-loader (long-john) aimed squarely at families and businesses looking to replace a second car. Rather than chase the boutique Dutch-brand aesthetic, Cube applied its usual playbook: a Bosch Cargo Line drive, mainstream Shimano/Magura components, an aluminium frame and a big EPP-foam box, all at a price that undercut most rivals. The 2025-2026 redesign pushed that further, jumping to a 100 Nm motor and 800 Wh battery while actually lowering the entry price.
Specifications
- Frame
- Aluminium (Cube aluminium superlite / cargo frame), one-size step-through concept
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Trim-dependent: 10-speed Shimano Deore derailleur (Sport) OR Enviolo CVT hub. Current gen offers Shimano Cues 9-sp / Nexus 5-sp hub / Enviolo hub
- Brakes
- Magura 4-piston hydraulic disc (CMe on older gen; Clara Pro on current gen), large 203 mm rear / 180 mm front rotors
- Wheels
- Mixed 20 in front / 27.5 in (650b) rear on 2020-2024; current gen 20 in front / 24 in rear
The verdict
- Strong, torquey Bosch Cargo Line motor hauls a child plus heavy groceries up hills without strain
- Big 200 l EPP box, ~220 kg total capacity and puncture-resistant Schwalbe tires make it a genuine car substitute
- Excellent value — mainstream Shimano/Magura spec at a lower price than most e-cargo rivals, and the newer gen is cheaper still
- Heavy (~45-51 kg) and ~75 cm wide — hard to lift up curbs/stairs and won't fit narrow gates or hallways
- 500 Wh battery on 2020-2024 models is modest for a loaded cargo bike; plan charging or budget for the dual/800 Wh option
- Long, low frame can suffer undercarriage strikes over tall obstacles and needs dedicated storage space
Generations
2020-2022 launch
- Original long-john; Deore or Enviolo; ~45-51 kg
- Wheels
- 20 / 27.5 in
- Brakes
- Magura CMe
2023-2024 refinement
- Same platform, minor spec/geometry tweaks; still 500 Wh single
- Wheels
- 20 / 27.5 in
- Brakes
- Magura CMe / hydraulic
2025-2026 redesign
- Stronger motor, bigger battery, Kiox 500 display, Suntour Mobie34 — AND a lower entry price (from EUR 4699)
- Wheels
- 20 / 24 in
- Brakes
- Magura Clara Pro (203/180 mm)
Versions & builds
Every official build side by side — differences highlighted.
| Spec | Cargo Sport Hybrid 500 (Deore) | Cargo Hybrid 500 (Enviolo) | Cargo Dual Hybrid 1000 | CurrentCargo Hybrid 800 (Cues) | CurrentCargo Hybrid Comfort Pro 800 (Nexus) | CurrentCargo Hybrid Comfort SLX 800 (Enviolo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 |
| Drivetrain | 10-sp Shimano Deore derailleur | Enviolo CVT hub | Deore / Enviolo | 9-sp Shimano Cues derailleur | Shimano Nexus 5-sp hub | Enviolo CVT hub |
| Brakes | Magura CMe 4-piston | Magura CMe 4-piston | Magura CMe 4-piston | Magura Clara Pro 4-piston (203/180 mm) | Magura Clara Pro 4-piston | Magura Clara Pro 4-piston |
| MSRP | €5,000 | €4,800 | €5,500 | €4,699 | €4,799 | €5,299 |
| Purpose | Balanced | Value | Flagship | Value | Balanced | Flagship |
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