The Cube Kathmandu Pro grey'n'black is the heavy-duty traveler of the Cube trekking family, engineered to turn the "impossible" tour into a comfortable reality. While the Touring models are great for city life, the Kathmandu is built for the long haul, featuring a significantly more robust Integrated Carrier 3.0. This isn't just a rack bolted onto the frame; it is an organic part of the chassis, offering unparalleled stiffness and stability when carrying heavy panniers across mountain passes or through rougher terrain. The "grey'n'black" finish is a classic, understated look that reflects the bike's utilitarian, "get the job done" personality.
Comfort is a primary directive for the Kathmandu Pro, evidenced by the inclusion of an SR Suntour NCX D LO Air fork. Unlike cheaper coil-sprung forks, this air-sprung system can be precisely tuned to your body weight, providing 63mm of plush travel that effectively irons out washboard gravel and cracked asphalt. Combined with a reliable 3x10 Shimano XT/Deore drivetrain, the bike offers an incredibly wide range of gears, ensuring you have the low-end torque needed to summit steep inclines even when fully laden with camping gear. It is a refined, reliable workhorse for those whose horizons extend far beyond the city limits.
Frameset & Fork
Frame: Aluminium Superlite, Trekking Comfort, Integrated Carrier 3.0, Double Butted, Internal Cable Routing.
Fork: SR Suntour NCX D LO Air, 63mm, Lockout (Air-adjustable for rider weight).
Seatpost: CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm.
Saddle: Natural Fit Sequence Comfort.
Colour: grey´n´black.
Drivetrain & Brakes
Shifters: Shimano Deore SL-M6000, Rapidfire-Plus, 3x10-speed.
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore FD-T6000, Top-Swing, 31.8mm.
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT RD-T8000, 10-Speed.
Brake System: Shimano BR-MT200/UR300, Hydr. Disc Brake (160/160).
Rotors: Shimano Centerlock, [F]160mm, [R]160mm.
Crankset: Shimano FC-T551, Hollowtech II, 48x36x26T, 175mm, Integrated BB, Chainguard.
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG500, 11-34T.
Chain: KMC X10.
Wheels & Tires
Rims: CUBE ZX20, 32H, Disc.
Front Hub: Shimano DH-3D37, Hub Dynamo, QR, Centerlock.
Rear Hub: Shimano FH-MT400, 12mm Thru-Axle, Centerlock.
Tires: Schwalbe Range Cruiser, Active, 47-622 (28" x 1.75").
Key Highlights
Integrated Carrier 3.0: The hallmark of the Kathmandu series, this rack is built directly into the frame’s structure. It eliminates the sway and "wag" often felt with bolt-on racks when carrying heavy loads, making the bike much safer at high speeds.
Shimano XT Rear Derailleur: The "XT" badge is a hallmark of durability and precision. This 10-speed derailleur is designed to handle thousands of miles of shifting with minimal adjustment, providing crisp gear changes under load.
Air Suspension Fork: By using an air spring rather than a steel coil, the fork is both lighter and more adjustable. You can increase or decrease the pressure to account for your weight and the weight of your luggage, preventing the fork from bottoming out.
Permanent Safety Lighting: The Shimano hub dynamo powers a CUBE Shiny 50 lux front light and an integrated rear light. This system works 24/7 without batteries, ensuring you are visible even on the foggiest morning or darkest night.