CUBE 201 Longtail Hybrid Instruction Manual
- June 16, 2024
- CUBE
Table of Contents
CUBE 201 Longtail Hybrid
General Information
These supplementary operating instructions are intended to familiarize you
with the special features and correct use of your Longtail Hybrid.
If you have any further questions about your Longtail Hybrid or do not
understand something, please always contact your CUBE Specialist Dealer.
- Frame
- Seat clamp
- Saddle
- Seat post
- Battery
- Brake
- Rear carrier
- Rear light
- Mudguard
- Hub
- Cassette
- Rim
- Tire
- Spoke
- Rear Derailleur
- Kickstand
- Chain
- Chain guide
- Chain ring
- Mid-drive motor
- Crank arm
- Chain guard
- Fork
- Headlight
- Headset
- Stem (height adjustable)
- Brake lever
- Shift lever
- Grip
- Display
- Remote
- Downtube carrier
Permissible Total Weight
NOTICE
The permissible total weight is a fixed, unchangeable value that must not be
exceeded!
On the basis of the specified permissible total vehicle weight you are
responsible for determining the maximum permissible payload for your Longtail
Hybrid.
Please also note the information in ⮫ Chapter 3 “Maximum payload” on page 3.
The actual total weight of your Longtail Hybrid, including all influencing
factors such as driver weight, payload etc., must be less than or equal to the
permissible total weight for your Longtail Hybrid.
The following example calculation shows which influencing factors must be
taken into account for the determination of the actual total weight.
Example calculation
| tare weight of the Longtail Hybrid
---|---
+| body weight of the rider (with clothing)
+| weight of the payload on Carrier
+| weight of additional luggage (e. g. back‐ pack/luggage bags)
+| weight of additional attachments (e. g. Front carrier)
≤| Permissible total weight
The tare weight of your Longtail Hybrid is between 33 and 36 kg and can be used up to a maximum permissible total weight of 200 kg.
NOTICE
The information on the max. permissible total weight and the tare weight
(unladen weight) of your bike can be found in the production report, which is
included in the preamble of the included original operating instructions.
The information can also be found on the EPAC sticker attached to the frame of
your bike.
NOTICE
Please note that the tare weight stated here is the weight in the basic
configuration.
If you subsequently replace components on your Longtail Hybrid or add
attachments, the tare weight of your Longtail Hybrid will change.
Maximum Payload
The wording “maximum payload” distinguishes between:
- The maximum permissible payload for the Rear carrier (=design dependent load capacity of the Rear carrier) ⮫ “Maximum payload for the Rear carrier” on page 3 vs.
- The maximum permissible payload for your Long‐ tail Hybrid (in total) considering the permissible total weight for your Longtail Hybrid ⮫ “Maximum payload for the Rear carrier” on page 3.
The maximum permissible payload for your Long‐ tail Hybrid (in total) includes all loads that are transported with the Longtail Hybrid, including, for example, luggage that you transport on a Front carrier or in a backpack.
Maximum Payload For The Rear Carrier
The theoretically maximum permissible payload for the Rear carrier of your Longtail Hybrid is 60 kg.
NOTICE
The maximum payload on the Rear carrier i.e. the weight of the load (children or objects) must not exceed 40 kg from the top and not more than 15 kg on each side but not more than 60 kg in total.
In order to determine the actual maximum permissible payload of the Rear
carrier, you must take into account not only the load capacity of the box but
also the permissible total weight for your Longtail Hybrid.
If a payload of 60 kg on the Rear carrier would exceed the the permissible
total weight for your Longtail Hybrid, the actual maximum permissible payload
is less than 60 kg.
- To determine the actual maximum permissible payload on the Rear carrier, observe the examples in ⮫ “Maximum payload depending on the permissible total weight (calculation exam‐ ples)” on page 4.
Maximum payload depending on the permissible total weight (calculation examples)
Depending on the design of some components of your Longtail Hybrid, you will
find information on the maximum weight with which you may load the respective
component.
If all these theoretically permissible individual load capacities are fully
utilised, you will usually exceed the permissible total weight for your
Longtail Hybrid:
Calculation with theoretically permissible individual load capacities
Unladen weight of Longtail Hybrid:
+ 35 kg
Max. cyclist weight:
+ 110 kg
Max. payload on the Rear carrier (without optional, mountable accessories:)
+ 60 kg
Max. payload on the permissible Front carrier:
+ 20 kg
Max. payload on the downtube carrier:
+ 5 kg
Total weight of the Longtail Hybrid:
= 230 kg (permissible total weight exceeded by 30 kg)
Result/conclusion:
The actual total weight (230 kg) would in this case exceed the permissible
total weight (200 kg).
You are not allowed to use your Longtail Hybrid in this way!
The following calculation examples no. 1-3 show how to determine the maximum
payload for your Longtail Hybrid depending on the permissible total weight.
Calculation example no. 1
Unladen weight of the Longtail Hybrid:
+ 35 kg
Actual cyclist weight:
+ 105 kg
Actual payload on the Rear carrier:
+ 60 kg
Actual total weight of the Longtail Hybrid:
= 200 kg (permissible total weight reached)
Result/conclusion on calculation example no. 1:
In this case, the actual total weight (200kg) equals the permissible total
weight.
You may use the Longtail Hybrid in this way, but you cannot transport any
other load (e.g. on the downtube carrier)!
Calculation example no. 2
Unladen weight of the Longtail Hybrid:
+ 35 kg
Actual cyclist weight:
+ 99 kg
Actual payload on the Rear carrier:
+ 45 kg
Unladen weight of the Front carrier:
+ Approx. 1 kg
Actual payload of the Front carrier:
+ 20 kg
Actual total weight of the Longtail Hybrid:
= 200 kg (permissible total weight reached)
Result/conclusion on calculation example no. 2:
In this case, the actual total weight (200 kg) equals the permissible total
weight. Since the Rear carrier is not loaded with the full weight of the
maximum permissible payload for the Rear carrier, the additional load can be
transported on the Front carrier.
You may use the Longtail Hybrid in this way!
Important : The unladen weight of the Front carrier (as a retrofitted
attachment) must be taken into account.
Calculation example no. 3
Unladen weight of the Longtail Hybrid:
+ 35 kg
Actual cyclist weight:
+ 81 kg
Actual payload on the Rear carrier:
+ 58 kg
Actual payload on the downtube carrier:
+ 5 kg
Unladen weight of the Front carrier:
+ Approx. 1 kg
Actual payload of the Front carrier:
+ 20 kg
Actual total weight of the Longtail Hybrid:
= 200 kg (permissible total weight reached)
Result/conclusion on calculation example no. 3:
In this case, the actual total weight (200 kg) equals the permissible total
weight. If the (lower) cyclist weight permits, the Rear carrier and Front
carrier can each be loaded with the full weight of their maximum permitted
payload.
You may use the Longtail Hybrid in this way!
Important : The unladen weight of the Front carrier (as a retrofitted
attachment) must be taken into account.
Rear Carrier
The Rear carrier is designed both for transporting loads and for carrying children.
Child Transportation
To transport children, your Longtail Hybrid must be equipped with different
accessories depending on the age of the children, which will be transported.
All accessories are available from your CUBE-specialist bicycle dealer.
Please refer to the following table for the required accessories.
NOTICE
Because of the retrofitted accessories, the maximum permissible payload on the rear carrier will be reduced by the weight of the accessories.
load distribution:
For children of different heights and weights, the taller/heavier person
should be positioned at the front of the carrier to keep the center of gravity
central.
Age| Number of children max. body weight| Required
accessories
---|---|---
1-5 years| 1-2 children
max. 20 kg each| Suitable child seat, Rear carrier attachment “Toprail”, Side
protector
6-9 years| 1-2 children
max. 20 kg each| Rear carrier attachment “Toprail”, Side protector, Bench
seat, Stepping board
6 years| 1 person
max. 40 kg| Rear carrier attachment “Toprail”, Side protector, Bench seat, Stepping board
NOTICE
If the maximum load of the Rear carrier (40 kg) is not exceeded, a child may
be transported in a child seat together with one person (> 6 years).
The child seat must be mounted in the rear position on the Rear carrier.
NOTICE
Children must always be lifted into the child seat or onto the seat by an
adult.
The Longtail Hybrid can tip over when attempting to climb up independently via
the Rear carrier attachment “Toprail”.
NOTICE
For installation and use, please refer to the instructions for the respective accessories, which are included with the accessories.
Load transportation
Your Longtail Hybrid has a wide range of options for the load transportation.
In addition to the Rear- and down tube carriers fitted as standard, there are
optional accessories that can extend and simplify the possibilities for
transporting loads and luggage.
An overview of the maximum payloads for the various carrier systems can be
found below:
- Rear carrier 60 kg (40 kg from above / on the side of the Rear carrier struts or on the Stepping boards 15 kg each side).
- Front carrier 20 kg.
- Downtube carrier 5 kg.
NOTICE
Any accessories fitted subsequently reduce the maximum permissible load by the weight of the fitted accessory component.
NOTICE
For installation and use, please refer to the instructions for the respective accessories, which are included with the accessories.
Customer Support
Legal notice
Manufacturer:
Pending System GmbH & Co. KG
Ludwig-Hüttner-Straße 5-7
95679 Waldershof Germany
www.cube.eu
info@cube.eu
FON : +49(0) 9231-97 007 80
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Status : December 2023
