Cubie 160
Origin
Cube is a German bicycle brand founded in 1993 by Marcus Puerner in Waldershof, Bavaria, which grew from a small factory-corner operation into one of Europe's largest bike makers, known for aggressively priced aluminium and carbon bikes across road, MTB and e-bike ranges. The Cubie line is Cube's dedicated children's family, and the '160' denotes the 16-inch wheel size that sits between the 12-inch Cubie 120 balance/first bikes and the larger 180/200 models. Rather than treating kids' bikes as an afterthought, Cube applies the same aluminium-frame philosophy and MTB-inspired styling to the Cubie range, giving young riders a bike that visually mirrors what their parents ride. The Cubie 160 has been a fixture of Cube's kids catalogue since around 2019 (evolving from earlier 'Kid 160' naming) and is refreshed yearly with new colours and periodic component updates.
Specifications
- Frame
- Aluminium Lite 6061 (lightweight, rounded edges for safety)
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Singlespeed, one gear; 25T alloy crank (Samox on early years, Prowheel 127mm on 2024), KMC chain, full chainguard
- Brakes
- Base/RT: front alloy cantilever (lever) + rear coaster/back-pedal brake. Actionteam: alloy V-brakes front & rear with Powermodulator
- Wheels
- 16-inch, aluminium rims and hubs
The verdict
- Light, genuinely quality 6061 aluminium frame that is easy for a small child to control and holds resale value.
- Beginner-friendly braking — the rear coaster brake lets a child stop by back-pedalling before hand-lever coordination develops.
- Well-finished, durable Cube build with mudguards and chainguard included; grows with the child via adjustable saddle and bars.
- Not the lightest in class — the coaster-brake versions sit around 7.4-7.5 kg, heavier than premium hand-brake-only 16-inch bikes.
- The rear coaster brake divides opinion: it can teach a bad back-pedal habit and complicates a later move to two hand brakes.
- Single gear and modest street tyres limit it to smooth paths and gentle terrain — it is a learner bike, not a trail bike (except the Actionteam trim).
Generations
Early Cubie 160 (2019-2022)
- Original coaster-brake learner bike; Samox 25T crank, Hi-Ten fork.
- Brakes
- Front cantilever + rear coaster
Current Cubie 160 RT (2023-2024)
- 'RT' badge, refreshed colours/graphics, Prowheel crank; mechanically very close to earlier years.
- Brakes
- Front cantilever + rear coaster
Cubie 160 Actionteam (premium)
- Upgraded trim: lighter, grippier tyres, two hand brakes — better for a confident child moving toward proper brakes.
- Brakes
- Dual V-brakes (no coaster)
Versions & builds
Every official build side by side — differences highlighted.
| Spec | Cubie 160 (base) | CurrentCubie 160 RT | Cubie 160 V Brake | CurrentCubie 160 Actionteam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2020 | 2024 | 2022 | 2024 |
| Frame | Aluminium Lite 6061 | Aluminium Lite 6061 | Aluminium Lite 6061 | Aluminium Lite 6061 (heat-treated) |
| Brakes | Front alloy cantilever + rear coaster | Front alloy cantilever + rear coaster (back-pedal) | V-brakes front & rear (no coaster) | Alloy V-brakes front & rear (Powermodulator) |
| MSRP | €280 | €379 | €379 | €430 |
| Purpose | Value | Balanced | Balanced | Flagship |
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