Cube AMS 100 C:68 Race 29 carbon´n´blue

The "AMS 100 C:68 Race 29 carbon’n’blue" model from Cube, released in 2021, is a high-quality mountain bike designed for discerning riders. Priced at 3049 EUR, this bike offers a wide range of technical features and advanced components, making it an excellent choice for ambitious mountain bikers.

The bike’s frame is constructed using C:68 Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology and features ARG, ERC, FSP 4-Link, Boost 148 and AXH. This design ensures optimum stability and a low overall weight of just 12 kg. The brakes are Magura MT Thirty hydraulic disc brakes, each with two pistons on the front and rear axles and 180 mm discs, ensuring reliable braking performance.

The drivetrain is a SRAM GX Eagle™ 12-speed system, operated by SRAM GX Eagle™ trigger shifters. This enables precise and rapid gear changes. The RockShox Recon Gold RL Air fork, with 120 mm of travel, and the RockShox Monarch RL shock (165 x 38 mm) contribute to excellent ride comfort and efficiently absorb impacts.

The crankset is a SRAM GX Eagle™ Boost DUB with 30 teeth and a length of 175 mm (170 mm for size S). The cassette is a SRAM XG-1275 with a range of 10–52 teeth. The drivetrain features SRAM SX Eagle™ components, which are renowned for their reliability and durability.

The cockpit consists of a Newmen Evolution SL 318.10 handlebar with a width of 760 mm, CUBE Race SL grips with a diameter of 29.5 mm and a clamp, and a Newmen Evolution 318.4 stem with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a VP Integrated System with top and bottom diameters of 1 1/8" and 1 1/2" respectively.

The tyres are Schwalbe Nobby Nic Addix Performance Kevlar, 2.35 wide, fitted to Fulcrum Red 77 wheelsets. These wheels have 28 spokes at the front and rear and are tubeless-ready, which reduces weight and increases puncture resistance.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Nuance Lite model, fitted to a CUBE Dropper Post seatpost with internal cable routing and a travel of 130 mm (120 mm for size S). The saddle is clamped using a CUBE Screwlock with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

In summary, the 2021 Cube AMS 100 C:68 Race 29 carbon’n’blue offers impressive specifications and high-quality materials that ensure both performance and comfort. It is a versatile mountain bike that is suitable for both challenging trails and fast rides.