Cubie 160

Name: Cube Cubie 160
Brand: Cube

kids

Kilmė

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.

Specifikacijos

Rėmas: Aluminium Lite 6061 (lightweight, rounded edges for safety)
Svoris: kg
Transmisija: Singlespeed, one gear; 25T alloy crank (Samox on early years, Prowheel 127mm on 2024), KMC chain, full chainguard
Stabdžiai: Base/RT: front alloy cantilever (lever) + rear coaster/back-pedal brake. Actionteam: alloy V-brakes front & rear with Powermodulator
Ratai: 16-inch, aluminium rims and hubs

Verdiktas

+Stiprybės

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.

−Trūkumai

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).

Kartos

Early Cubie 160 (2019-2022)
- Original coaster-brake learner bike; Samox 25T crank, Hi-Ten fork.
Stabdžiai
Front cantilever + rear coaster
Current Cubie 160 RT (2023-2024)
- 'RT' badge, refreshed colours/graphics, Prowheel crank; mechanically very close to earlier years.
Stabdžiai
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.
Stabdžiai
Dual V-brakes (no coaster)

Versijos ir komplektacijos

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Versijos ir komplektacijos
Rodiklis	Cubie 160 (base)	DabartinėCubie 160 RT	Cubie 160 V Brake	DabartinėCubie 160 Actionteam
Metai	2020	2024	2022	2024
Rėmas	Aluminium Lite 6061	Aluminium Lite 6061	Aluminium Lite 6061	Aluminium Lite 6061 (heat-treated)
Stabdžiai	Front alloy cantilever + rear coaster	Front alloy cantilever + rear coaster (back-pedal)	V-brakes front & rear (no coaster)	Alloy V-brakes front & rear (Powermodulator)
Kaina	€280	€379	€379	€430
Paskirtis	Vertė	Subalansuota	Subalansuota	Flagmanas