Cube Aerium C:68 TT SLX LOW prismagrey´n´carbon

The "Aerium C:68 TT SLX LOW prismagrey´n´carbon" model from Cube, released in 2023, is a state-of-the-art triathlon and time trial road bike designed for ambitious athletes. Priced at 6,299 EUR, this bike offers an impressive combination of advanced technology and high-quality components.

The frame of the Aerium C:68 TT SLX LOW is constructed using Aerium C:68® Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology and is UCI-approved. It features a twin head tube and fully integrated cable routing, which not only improves aerodynamics but also ensures a clean, tidy appearance. The frame is also fitted with flat-mount disc brakes and a 12x142mm AXH axle. The maximum load capacity is 115 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 9 kg, making it one of the lightest models in its class.

For the brakes, Cube has opted for the high-quality Shimano Dura-Ace BR-R9170 disc brakes, which offer outstanding braking performance. The drivetrain consists of the Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150 with 12 speeds, controlled by the precise Shimano Dura Ace Di2 SW-R9160 TT shift levers. The front derailleur is also a Shimano Ultegra Di2 FD-R8150-F model.

The bike’s fork is the Aerium C:68® TT, which also features integrated cable routing and flat-mount disc brakes and is fitted with a 12x100mm axle. The crankset consists of the Shimano Ultegra FC-R8100, Hollowtech II, with 52x36T chainrings, whilst the cassette is a Shimano Ultegra CS-R8100-12 with a 11-30T range. The drivetrain is completed by the Shimano CN-M8100 chain.

The Aerium C:68 TT SLX LOW’s cockpit system comprises the CUBE Aerium C:68® TT handlebars, 400mm wide, and ACID Bartape RC handlebar tape. A Profile Design T5+ Carbon handlebar extension is included for triathlon competitions. The headset is an integrated VP model with a 1 1/8" size.

The tyres are Schwalbe Pro One Tubeless Easy in size 26-622, fitted to Newmen Advanced SL R.80 Streem carbon wheels, which are renowned for their lightness and stiffness. The saddle is a Selle Italia Watt SF Magnesium, which offers comfort and efficiency, mounted on a CUBE Aerium C:68® TT Aero seatpost.

In terms of dimensions, the bike is 500 mm wide, 985 mm high and 1800 mm long. The gross weight is 13300 g.

Overall, the Cube Aerium C:68 TT SLX LOW prismagrey’n’carbon is an outstanding road bike, specifically designed for time trials and triathlons, and impresses with its advanced technology and high-quality components.