Cube Aim SLX white´n´blue´n´red

The "Aim SLX white'n'blue'n'red" model from Cube, released in 2023, offers a balanced combination of performance and comfort at a price of 799 EUR. The frame is made from Aluminium Lite and is manufactured using AMF (Advanced Mechanical Forming). It features double-butted tubing, internal cable routing, a tapered head tube and flat-mount brake mounts. It also features an integrated SIC mount and an FM kickstand mount. The maximum load capacity is 150 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 13 kg.

The braking system consists of Shimano BR-MT200/UR300 hydraulic disc brakes with PM/FM (160/160). Gear shifting is handled by a Shimano RD-M3100-SGS 9-speed rear derailleur, controlled via the Shimano SL-M2010-9R Rapidfire-Plus shifter. The front derailleur is a Shimano FD-M2020, Top Swing with a 31.8 mm clamp. The RockShox Judy Silver TK Coil fork offers 100 mm of travel and a lockout.

The pedals are ACID PP MTB, whilst the bottom bracket is a Thun Paso-ML with a 73mm BSA thread. The crankset consists of a Shimano FC-MT101 with 36x22T, and the cassette is a Shimano CS-HG201 with 11-36T. Power is transmitted via a KMC X9 chain. The handlebars are CUBE Rise Trail Bars with a width of 680mm, and the grips are ACID React. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem Race with a diameter of 31.8mm, and the headset is a CUBE FPH868, semi-integrated.

The rims are CUBE ZX20 with 32 holes and disc brake mounts. The tyres are Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, size 2.25. The front hub is a Shimano HB-TX505 with quick-release and Centre Lock, whilst the rear hub is a Shimano FH-TX505 with the same specifications. The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec Lite, fitted to a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm and a CUBE Varioclose saddle clamp with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

The bike is supplied in a box measuring 240 mm wide, 780 mm high and 1530 mm long. The gross weight of the packaging is 16,720 g. Overall, the Cube Aim SLX white’n’blue’n’red is a well-equipped mountain bike that is suitable for both beginners and experienced riders.