QWIC Premium MN8 Belt vs Cube Touring Hybrid ONE
Comparison 2026 — Electric Bikes
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Our verdict
Based on our weighted scoring, the QWIC Premium MN8 Belt edges out the Cube Touring Hybrid ONE with an overall score of 90/100 against 84/100. It scores particularly well on motor performance (88/100) and comfort (95/100), making it the better all-round pick in Electric Bikes.
The Cube Touring Hybrid ONE remains a sensible alternative if price is your main concern — it lands at €2199.00 versus €3299.00.
Motor performance winner
QWIC Premium MN8 Belt
6% higher than its rival
Value winner
Cube Touring Hybrid ONE
8% better value for money
Specifications
| Specification | QWIC Premium MN8 Belt | Cube Touring Hybrid ONE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €3299.00 | €2199.00+50% |
| Rating | ★4.6 (540) | ★4.5 (690) |
| Overall | 90/100+7% | 84/100 |
| Motor & Drivetrain | ||
| Motor | Shimano STEPS E6100 | Bosch Active Line Plus |
| Torque | 60 Nm+20% | 50 Nm |
| Support modes | Eco/Normal/High | Eco/Tour/Sport/Turbo |
| Gearing | Enviolo traploos / stepless | Shimano Deore 10-speed |
| Drive | Gates Carbon Drive riem | Ketting |
| Battery & Range | ||
| Capacity | 504 Wh+1% | 500 Wh |
| Range | 70-120 km+8% | 65-115 km |
| Charge time | 4 uur / 4 hours | 4.5 uur / 4.5 hours+13% |
| Removable | Ja / Yes | Ja / Yes |
| Frame & Comfort | ||
| Frame material | Aluminium 6061 | Aluminium Superlite |
| Frame type | Lage instap / Step-through | Trekking diamant / Trekking diamond |
| Wheel size | 28 inch | 28 inch |
| Suspension | Voorvork / Front fork | SR Suntour NEX 63 mm |
| Seatpost | Geveerd / Suspension | Standaard / Standard |
| Safety | ||
| Brakes | Hydraulische schijfremmen Shimano / Hydraulic disc brakes Shimano | Hydraulische schijfremmen Shimano / Hydraulic disc brakes Shimano |
| Lighting | Busch & Müller IQ-XS 70 lux+40% | Busch & Müller Lyt 50 lux |
| Lock | ART-2 ringslot / ART-2 ring lock | Optioneel / Optional |
| Top speed | 25 km/h (wettelijk / legal limit) | 25 km/h (wettelijk / legal limit) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 24.9 kg | 24.6 kg+1% |
| Max load | 140 kg | 140 kg |
Pros and cons
QWIC Premium MN8 Belt
Pros
- Gates Carbon Drive belt lasts 2-3x longer than a chain and stays clean
- Enviolo stepless hub shifts under load with no audible clicks
- Shimano STEPS E6100 mid-motor with 60 Nm and very quiet operation
- Very bright Busch & Müller IQ-XS 70 lux headlight fitted as standard
Cons
- Price above €3,200 puts it firmly in the premium segment
- The Enviolo hub costs some efficiency versus a derailleur in Eco mode
Cube Touring Hybrid ONE
Pros
- Excellent value: trekking bike under €2,200
- Shimano Deore 10-speed derailleur with wide range
- Solid Cube finish with carefully routed cables
- Busch & Müller lights and SKS mudguards as standard
Cons
- Active Line Plus 50 Nm feels light on truly hilly terrain
- Cube has fewer dealers in the Netherlands than Gazelle or Batavus