Kombi E5 Tech Specs 2021
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Kombi E5
$3,299.00
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Leave The Car Keys At Home!
- Fits riders 5â – 6â4â (1.52 m – 1.95 m)
| Weight | 77 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 62 × 10 × 34 in |
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.Â
Description
Kombi E5
Leave The Car Keys At Home!
Meet the Kombi E5. Based on our top-selling Kombi âcompactâ longtail cargo bike, this new electric powered version is designed principally for flat terrain riding but able to handle big cargo loads.
The Kombi E5 boasts a host of features from Shimano — a high-quality and high-performance component manufacturer for different types of bicycles globally — all at a competitive price. Itâs powered by Shimanoâs lightest E-bike system: the STEPS E5000 mid-drive motor and its 418 Wh battery. Key to riding safety is powerful braking, and the hydraulic disc brakes will inspire confidence in all conditions. What a Kombination!
The heart of this high-tech bike is Yuba’s in-house-designed chromoly steel frame, featuring Yubaâs proven Stay Steady Technology (found on ALL Yuba compact, mid-tail and long-tail bikes), that is stable, sturdy and built to last. Youâll likely be riding it more than you use your car – and doing your part for a cleaner, healthier planet!
The Kombi E5 can handle up to 440 lbs of cargo — personalize your ride with a great range of add-ons for hauling the kids, or gear, or for the daily ride to work – then surprise everyone by parking it vertically to save space!
Features
- Sturdy, stay-steady chromoly steel frame for stability, comfort & reliability
- Shimano Steps E5000 motor & 418 Wh battery
- Shimano RD M2000 derailleur & 9-Speed 11-36 cassette
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- Maxxis Hookworm Tires, 24 x 2.5″, puncture-resistant
Included
- Super stable Double kickstand
- Hi-Visibility LED lights
- Front fender + rear wheelskirt – stay clean and safe!
- Deflopilator for steering stability
- Flat pedals
- 2-year limited warranty
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Kombi E5
$3,299.00
Leave The Car Keys At Home!
- Fits riders 5â - 6â4â (1.52 m - 1.95 m)
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Proposition 65 Warning
Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Product Variations
We strive for accuracy with our technical specifications. However, please note that specifications are subject to change without notice. Any variation between the posted information and a product’s actual specification does not warrant any changes, modifications, or exchanges to any products affected by a variation. Please contact us with any questions.
Reviews (15)
15 reviews for Kombi E5
ORDERING & FAQ
Assembly & Delivery Options
We want you to have a great experience with your Yuba: from the moment you place your order, to your first ride â and beyond. We offer several options for you to order your Yuba cargo bike and Add-ons.
Option 1: Order Through Your Local Authorized Yuba DealerÂ
We are proud to partner with some of the best bike shops in the country who stock our bikes making them available for you to see, touch and test ride in your local community. These shops have professional service technicians that are experienced with assembling and maintaining all Yuba cargo bikes. Their sales staff is also able to listen to your questions and help match you to the right Yuba for your specific needs. Just let us know in the notes of your order that you would like to opt into this option, and we will find the closest retailer to you. It may be possible, however, that there isn't one within a reasonable distance or that the shop does not have the capacity to assemble your bike in a timely manor. In this case, we will let you know, and the bike will be shipped to you.Option 2: Order Through the Website â Build Your Bike at Home
We pre-build your bike ahead of time, professionally inspecting, tuning and testing each bike individually in our facilities in Lake Forest, California. Our bikes will arrive 85% assembled when shipped directly to your door. You can find assembly instructions and video tutorials about assembling the rest of the 15% of your Yuba here. Free shipping when you purchase $299 or more in Add-ons! *Please be aware that assembling an electric (or non-electric) cargo bike is not recommended if you have no prior experience in bike maintenance. A working knowledge of bicycle mechanics and safety and an adequate set of tools and supplies are required to proceed. Yuba Bicycles cannot accept responsibility for improper assembly of our bicycles or accessories.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About the Kombi E5
GENERAL- How much does the Kombi E5 weigh?
- How many kids can I carry on the Kombi and the Kombi E5?
- I am short / tall. Will the Kombi E5 or the Kombi fit me?
- How much weight can the Kombi E5/Kombi carry?
- Which Yuba Add-Ons are compatible with the Kombi E5 and the Kombi?
- Which Soft Spots fit the Kombi/Kombi E5 with 2 passengers?
- What child seat works for the Kombi and the Kombi E5?
E.E. –
I love my Kombi E5!! Since I purchased in mid-April, I have replaced over 270 car miles with this bike to date as part of my personal 2030 climate goals. I use it to: pick up groceries; ride out to the suburbs from the city to pick up orders at big box stores; go to the garden store and bring home huge bags of compost; and ride farther in one day than I usually would (25+ commuter miles). When I arrive at the office, I am not too sweaty and if it is really hot at the end of the day ride, I do not wilt. I take the longer way home to stay on my favorite bike trails. This bike is a game changer for getting back to a car free life!!
Holly (verified owner) –
I love my e-cargo bike!!!!! I can now take my child to the park, to run some errands, to her dance class without using my car. It feels great to get some fresh air and my heart pumping while going about my day to day life!
Sarah –
I’ve now put 1700km on my Kombi E5, and I I have a lot of thoughts about it — mostly good. My review is probably 4.5 stars but I rounded up to 5. đ
The good: it’s quiet, it feels very natural to ride, it’s strong and sturdy, it’s smooth and feels stable. I enjoy the ride every time and my 3 year old is always happy to hop on too. It has replaced a lot of car trips for us. It’s compact enough to fit into our shed and it feels like a good compromise between value and quality. The ability to stand it up on its back end comes in very handy for basic maintenance.
The less-good: It REALLY needs a proper back fender. The wheel cover does NOT cut it and I’ve had to makeshift something out of a kid’s bike fender — way less than ideal but absolutely necessary in a wet and muddy climate. I wouldn’t mind a little more juice in the engine and a little more longevity in the battery. It meets my needs but if I had 2 bigger kids, or more hills to climb, I’d need more. The tires it comes with are not great and I just had to replace the back one after repeated flats. The seat tends to slide down in the seat post unless it’s done up absurdly tightly.
If you are looking for a compact cargo bike for mostly one child, and you don’t mind having to sometimes get a workout on hills, the Kombi E5 is pretty great and I have no regrets about our purchase!
Renee G Dosick –
We’ve had this bike for a few months, and, while it took me a little getting used to since I’d never ridden an electric or cargo bike before and it’s a lot heavier than my regular bike, now I’m so glad we went ahead and got it, and were able to avoid getting a car!
The electric assist comes on really smoothly and in a non-scary way, and makes hauling a toddler and a big load of groceries uphill a piece of cake.
We actually trimmed an inch off of the seat post so that I could more solidly put my feet on the ground, but with that minor adjustment, it’s a very comfortable fit for either me (5’2″) or my husband (6’2”), which I think is pretty impressive.
Kelly –
The Kombi E5 is perfect for adventuring with a kids.
The assist allows me to conserve my energy and haul a loaded bike up (and down) hills and levee roads without burning out.
Comfortably fits my 3yo and 7yo on the back without feeling too top heavy. The short wheelbase (as compared to other cargo bikes Iâve tried) is significantly easier for me to handle at 5â 3â.
Longest trip so far was 22 miles (mostly flat) and I had 3 of 5 bars remaining.
Benjamin Lipman –
I’ve wanted a cargo bike like this this for years and it’s even better than I thought. Cruising around town is a blast with the kid and there’s always front row parking at the museum now and everywhere we go. The pedal assist makes hauling groceries and what not a breeze. It’s great!
CC (verified owner) –
My family loves this bike! We got rid of one of our cars, and Kombi is our new neighborhood vehicle. The bike handles two kids and all of their stuff with ease. Very happy with our purchase.
Marybeth –
We love our Yuba! We bought it because we wanted to haul our kiddo around, and went back and forth on this or just putting a baby seat on our current bike. I am so glad we went for it. The Kombi feel so much sturdier and safer, and our kiddo LOVES it. She is in the Thule seat but we added the monkey bars which she loves to hang on to.
Assembly was our only complaint – we had to home assemble since all Yuba carriers were hours away. It was mostly fine, but the instructions are not super detailed and we had leftover hardware which is always concerning. Also the kickstand came with the wrong mount, but they are shipping us the right one.
Overall very happy with our purchase!!
CS –
This is a great bike for our family. It comfortably fits both our young kids on the back. Fantastic for short rides around town, and weâve done a few longer rides. Very solid and well put together. The whole family loves it, it definitely exceeded our expectations.
Jill Mueller –
We own a restaurant and have a one year old and this bike is perfect for carting our child or/and stuff for the shop. We live in an area with moderate hills and the bike just motors right in up them. It is lovely to run errands and not fight for parking + you get some fresh air and exercise!
I actually hate when I have to use my carâ which is a lot less often with this bike.
Mark Wishnie (verified owner) –
Great bike. Super practical, fun to ride, solidly built with good accessories. Use it for shopping and transporting me and my 3-year-old. She loves it, and makes it easy to get up and down Seattleâs hills and still make it to work without needing a shower and change of clothes!
Use it every day, keeps me out my car most days of the week.
Michael Manzione (verified owner) –
Great little electric assist cargo bike! I wanted a long tail bike now that we have two kids, but didn’t want to break the bank on a full size one. The Kombi E5 has been a great option. Right now (while the little one is too young for a seat) it’s just been the one kid on the back, but he loves going for rides. Easy to maneuver, charges quickly, and one charge lasts several rides.
I would say, it may not fit two larger kids in child seats with a (relatively) large adult driver. I put the child seat on the forward rack position and my feet (about 6′ tall, size 13 shoe) would clip his feet (large 3 year old, 40lbs) when I pedaled. So I had to shift the seat back, which might make adding a second child seat behind a little cramped. But I figure by the time the baby is in a child seat the big guy can sit on a Soft Spot and hold on to some handlebars.
Overall, the bike is excellent. The Shimano STEPS system is exactly what I wanted. Seamless assist that doesn’t feel like a motorcycle. I am an avid cyclist and ride with it in the middle setting most of the time. Drive unit is very quiet, I essentially cannot hear it at all. But there were a couple creaks if I really stomped on it, I tightened up the bolts holding the drive unit to the frame and they seem to have cleared up. Nice component selection and build quality. It did arrive with a few paint chips/rubs I could see happened during shipping, but it also arrived with a small bottle of touch up paint! Not expected, but very nice. Mine came with Schwalbe Big Ben Plus tires, not Maxxis Hookworms. Not a big deal, but I do love Maxxis tires.
Easy to set up; typical bike assembly required. I think the hardest part was putting on the Deflopilator. Then adjusted the seat, grips, and brake levers and was off. I did swap the seat, but that’s a personal preference thing. I gave the Yuba seat to a relative (they like a bigger seat than me).
Definitely recommend it and I try to get everyone to take it for a spin. They all love it too!
Hayley –
I’d been searching for an electric cargo bike for a while–I wanted something large enough to haul two kids and gear for commuting daily to work, but didn’t like the way larger long-tails handled. I wanted something I could maneuver easily that didn’t feel like a motorcycle. The Kombi is perfect! My two-year old loves zipping around on the back and I have ridden it daily since it arrived. We assembled it at home and didn’t run into many issues (though my husband did accidentally squirt brake fluid out while fiddling with the calipers resulting in a trip to the bike shop for a bleed kit and new fluid, but hey, we all learned a lot). Long story short, I love this bike. We recently sold a car and are now managing with just one vehicle and this bad boy for our family. I love it!
Chris –
We use it almost every day for short trips to the grocery store, and taking the kids to the pool. I even was able to strap the box it came in on the back and take it to the recycling center. Great enhancement to our family life!
Michael –
Never thought I’d see myself on one of these but Im loving every minute of it. I live in a hilly area. Im able to make it up the hills with 2 boys on back without any issue. Battery lasts a surprisingly long time. You will run out of steam before it does. Great purchase!