Cube Aim SL prismagrey´n´blue´n´red

The "Aim SL prismagrey´n´blue´n´red" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a versatile mountain bike available at a price of 749 EUR. The frame is made from Aluminium Lite and is manufactured using Advanced Mechanical Forming (AMF) technology. It features a double-butted construction, internal cable routing, a tapered head tube and flat-mount brake mounts. The frame is also fitted with a SIC mount and an FM kickstand mount.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, specifically the BR-MT200/UR300 model with 160 mm rotors at the front and rear. The gear system is also from Shimano and comprises an RD-M3100-SGS 9-speed rear derailleur and an SL-M2010-9R Rapidfire-Plus shifter. The front derailleur is a Shimano FD-M2020, designed as a Top Swing model with a 31.8 mm clamp.

The RockShox Judy Silver TK Coil fork offers 100 mm of travel and is fitted with a lockout, allowing it to be adapted to different types of terrain. Power is delivered by a Shimano FC-MT101 crankset with 36x22T chainrings and a Shimano CS-HG201 cassette with an 11-36T range. The chain is a KMC X9.

The handlebars are CUBE Rise Trail Bars with a width of 680 mm, whilst the grips are ACID React. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem Pro with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a CUBE FPH868, which is semi-integrated with a 1 1/8" upper race and a 1 1/2" lower race.

The rims are CUBE ZX20 with 32 spokes and disc brake mounts. The tyres are Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, with a width of 2.25 inches. The hubs are also from Shimano; the HB-TX505 model at the front and the FH-TX505 model at the rear, both with quick-release and CentreLock mounts.

Comfort is ensured by the Natural Fit Venec Lite saddle, which is 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. The bike also comes with CUBE PP MTB pedals.

Overall, the Cube Aim SL prismagrey’n’blue’n’red offers a solid spec for ambitious beginners and advanced riders looking for a reliable and versatile mountain bike.