Cube Access WS C:62 SLX team ws

The "Access WS C:62 SLX team ws" model from Cube, released in 2023, is a high-quality mountain bike designed for discerning female riders. The price for this model is 2,599 EUR.

The bike’s frame is constructed using C:62® Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology and offers high stability and stiffness thanks to ARG2 and Boost 148 technology, as well as the tapered headtube. Thanks to the internal cable routing and dropper post compatibility, a clean appearance and improved functionality are ensured. The bike’s maximum load capacity is 115 kg.

For the brakes, Cube has opted for Magura MT8 Pro hydraulic disc brakes, which, with 180 mm at the front and 160 mm at the rear, ensure reliable braking performance. The drivetrain consists of high-quality Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS components with 12 speeds and a Shimano SLX SL-M7100-I shifter for precise and fast gear changes.

The Fox 32 SC Float Performance fork, with 100 mm of travel and a 2-position remote, offers outstanding suspension performance and control on challenging trails. The bottom bracket is a Praxis PF92 with a 92 mm press-fit, whilst the crankset consists of a Praxis Girder Carbon with Boost technology and 32 teeth. The cassette is a Shimano XT CS-M8100 with a 10–51T gear range, and the drivetrain is completed by a Shimano CN-M6100 chain.

The handlebar system comprises a Newmen Advanced 318.0 carbon handlebar with a width of 740 mm, ACID React Pro grips and a Newmen Evolution SL 318.4 stem with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a VP Integrated System with an upper bearing size of 1 1/8" and a lower bearing size of 1 1/2".

The wheelset consists of Newmen Evolution X.A.25 rims with 28/28 spokes, which are tubeless-ready at both the front and rear. The tyres are Schwalbe Racing Ray (front) and Schwalbe Racing Ralph (rear), both in size 2.25 and featuring Super Race Addix Speed Kevlar technology.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec Lite WS, mounted on a Newmen Advanced Custom Carbon seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle is clamped using a CUBE Varioclose clamp with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

The packaging dimensions are 240 mm wide, 780 mm high and 1530 mm long, with a gross weight of 12750 g.

In summary, the Cube Access WS C:62 SLX Team WS offers an excellent combination of advanced technology, high-quality components and robust design, ideal for ambitious female riders looking for a high-performance mountain bike.