Cube Cargo Sport Hybrid 500 vs Urban Arrow Shorty Performance Line CX
Cube Cargo Sport Hybrid 500 and Urban Arrow Shorty Performance Line CX are both Front loader (bakfiets) models, so the decision comes down to the details below.
Specifications side by side
| Technical specifications | Cargo Sport Hybrid 500 | Shorty Performance Line CX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Front loader (bakfiets) | Front loader (bakfiets) |
| Motor | Bosch Cargo Line | Bosch Cargo Line |
| Price | €4,999 (Better value) | €6,099 |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Battery | 500 Wh | 545 Wh (Better value) |
| Estimated range | 38 km | 42 km (Better value) |
| Payload | 60 kg | 100 kg (Better value) |
| Max. total weight | 220 kg | 225 kg |
| Bike weight | 46 kg | 43 kg (Better value) |
| Length | 2,720 mm | 2,030 mm (Better value) |
| Max. children | 2 | 2 |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Shifting | Hub gears | Hub gears |
| Brakes | Magura MT C hydraulic disc | Magura CMe 4-piston |
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Cube Cargo Sport Hybrid 500 if…
- your budget matters — it costs €1,100 less (€4,999 vs €6,099)
Choose the Urban Arrow Shorty Performance Line CX if…
- you need more range from a bigger battery (545 Wh vs 500 Wh)
- you ride long distances (42 km vs 38 km estimated range)
- you haul heavy cargo (100 kg vs 60 kg payload)
- you often lift or push the bike (43 kg vs 46 kg)
- storage space is tight (2,030 mm vs 2,720 mm long)