Cube Acid 260 blue´n´red

The "Acid 260 blue’n’red" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a versatile bike designed for young riders, characterised by its robust construction and high-quality components. The frame is made from Aluminium Lite 6061, which gives the bike excellent stability whilst keeping it lightweight. The price for this model is 529 EUR.

The brakes are Alloy V-brakes with a power modulator, offering reliable braking performance and safety. The bike is fitted with a Shimano RD-TX800 8-speed derailleur, operated via Shimano ST-TX800 shift levers. The front derailleur is a Shimano FD-TY700, which ensures precise gear changes. The bike’s fork is an SR Suntour SF18 XCE with 80 mm of travel, providing additional comfort and control on uneven terrain.

The bike is fitted with Cube Kid pedals, and the crankset consists of a Shimano FC-TY301 with 42x34x24 chainrings and a length of 170 mm. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG200 with a 13–32T range. Power is transmitted via a KMC CU8.3 chain.

The handlebars on the Acid 260 blue’n’red are CUBE Aluminium Lite, 660 mm wide, complemented by CUBE grips for a secure grip and comfort. The stem is also made from CUBE Aluminium Lite. The headset is a CUBE A-Headset, which ensures precise steering.

The rims are CUBE ACE17 with 24 spokes, and the tyres are CUBE IMPAC Smartpac in size 26x2.1, which provide good grip and riding stability. The hubs are also made of aluminium by CUBE, both front and rear.

The saddle is a CUBE Kid model, mounted on a CUBE Aluminium Lite seatpost measuring 27.2 x 300 mm. The seat clamp is also from CUBE and rounds off the specification.

Overall, the Cube Acid 260 blue’n’red offers a well-thought-out combination of high-quality components and robust construction, ideal for young riders looking for a reliable and high-performance bike.