Cube Access WS white´n´blue

The "Access WS white'n'blue" model from Cube, released in 2021, is a versatile mountain bike available at a price of 429 EUR. The bike’s frame is made from Aluminium Lite and is manufactured using AMF (Advanced Mechanical Forming). It features internal cable routing and is designed to allow for easy fitting of a kickstand. The bike’s total weight is 14 kg.

Braking performance is provided by Tektro MD-280 mechanical disc brakes with 160 mm rotors at the front and rear. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano RD-TX800, an 8-speed rear derailleur, operated by Shimano ST-TX800 EZ Fire Plus shift levers. The front derailleur is a Shimano FD-TY700-TS6 with a Topswing design and a 31.8 mm clamp.

The bike’s suspension fork is an SR Suntour XCE with 100 mm of travel, ensuring a comfortable ride on uneven terrain. The pedals are CUBE PP MTB, whilst the crankset is a Shimano FC-TY501 with 42x34x24T chainrings and a length of 170 mm. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG200 with a 12–32T range, and the drivetrain is powered by a KMC Z51 chain.

The handlebars are CUBE Rise Trail Bars with a width of 680 mm, complemented by CUBE Performance grips. The stem is also from CUBE and has a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a semi-integrated CUBE FPH863.

The rims are CUBE GE803 with 32 spokes and designed for disc brakes. The tyres are CUBE IMPAC Smartpac with a width of 2.1 inches. The hubs are made from a lightweight aluminium alloy by CUBE and are fitted with quick-release skewers and 6-hole mountings at both the front and rear.

The saddle is the Natural Fit Venec Lite WS, mounted on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle is clamped using a CUBE Varioclose with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

Overall, the Cube Access WS white’n’blue offers solid spec at an attractive price, ideal for female beginners and advanced riders looking for a reliable mountain bike suitable for a variety of riding scenarios.