Cube has announced its 2025 range of bikes and along with a few updates to old favourites like the Kathmandu Hybrid and Reaction Hybrid, there’s a new e-bike on offer – the Nulane Hybrid.

We’ve often found much to admire in Cube’s e-bikes. Their trekking model, the Kathmandu Hybrid, has featured prominently in several of our buyer’s guides since we reviewed it a few years back and it’s since gained the Bosch SX motor and become a little more lightweight (in a good way).

We were similarly impressed by the Reaction Hybrid, which has gained a revised, sleeker look for 2025.

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CUBE Reaction Hybrid SLT (Image Credit: Cube)
CUBE Reaction Hybrid SLT by Cube

The most interesting development to our eyes, however, is the arrival of the Nulane Hybrid, an e-bike that is billed as ‘extending the appeal of Cube’s gravel-focussed Nuroad series.’

The drop handlebar Nuroad Hybrid is still available. However, the ‘Hybrid’ part of its name somewhat confusingly indicates the presence of a motor rather than being anything to do with the more common meaning associated with bikes.

Which is where the Nulane Hybrid comes in.

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CUBE Nulane Hybrid C 62 Race FE (Image Credit: Cube)
CUBE Nulane Hybrid C 62 Race FE by Cube

Like the Kathmandu Hybrid, it employs Bosch’s lightest and most compact motor, the Performance Line SX, and combines it with a carbon frame and flat handlebars.

The end result? “City slicker or rural explorer – or both,” according to Cube.

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The Bosch SX is one of a growing number of lightweight mid-drives that seek to exploit the benefits of having a motor situated at the cranks – chiefly efficient power output at low speeds – without adding too much weight.

We first had a go of it last year and we’ve found that it really packs a punch for its size. That makes it ideal for all sorts of e-bikes, but it seems to be being used on gravel bikes in particular.

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Cube Nulane Hybrid detail (Image Credit: Cube)

Nulane Hybrid prices start at £2,699. The spec for the £2,899 Nulane Hybrid C:62 Race FE model pictured above lists a 400Wh CompactTube battery, Shimano Cues 9-speed gearing, mudguards and a luggage carrier.

For more information, head over to the Cube website.