Cube Acid grey´n´pearlgrey

The “Acid grey’n’pearlgrey” model from Cube, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike priced at 1099 EUR. The bike’s frame is made from Aluminium Lite and is manufactured using AMF (Advanced Mechanical Forming). It is double-butted, ensuring an optimal combination of stability and low weight. The frame also features internal cable routing, a tapered head tube, a flat-mount brake, a SIC mount and an FM kickstand mount (FM kickstand mount).

The braking system consists of Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, model BR-MT200/UR300, with Post-Mount/Flat-Mount mounts (180/160 mm). The drivetrain is a SRAM NX Eagle™ 12-speed system, operated by a SRAM NX Eagle™ trigger shifter. The RockShox Judy Silver TK AIR fork offers 100 mm of travel and is fitted with a PopLoc, which allows for easy adjustment whilst riding.

Other features include CUBE PP MTB pedals, a SRAM Stylo Eagle™ DUB crankset with a 32-tooth chainring and a 170 mm length, and a SRAM PG-1210 Eagle™ cassette with a range of 11–50 teeth. The drivetrain consists of SRAM SX Eagle™ components.

The handlebars are CUBE Rise Trail Bars with a width of 680 mm, and the grips are ACID React models. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem SL with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a CUBE FPH868, 1 1/8" top tube, 1 1/2" bottom tube, semi-integrated.

The rims are CUBE ZX20 models with 32 spokes and disc brake mounts. The tyres are Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, with a width of 2.25 inches. The front hub is a Shimano Deore HB-M6000 with a quick-release skewer and Centre Lock mount; the rear hub is a Shimano Deore FH-M6000, also with a quick-release skewer and Centre Lock mount.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec model, mounted on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle is clamped in place using a CUBE Varioclose clamp with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

Overall, the Cube Acid grey’n’pearlgrey offers a well-thought-out combination of high-quality components and a robust frame, making it an excellent choice for ambitious mountain bikers.