Cube AMS ZERO99 C:68X SLT 29 liquidblue´n´blue

The "AMS ZERO99 C:68X SLT 29 liquidblue´n´blue" model from Cube, released in 2023, is a state-of-the-art mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and high-quality components. Priced at EUR 7,299, this bike offers a wide range of top-class components and technical features that will appeal to both leisure cyclists and ambitious athletes.

The bike’s frame is constructed using C:68X® Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology and incorporates the FSP 4-Link System with Boost 148 and UDH™. This design ensures excellent stability and stiffness whilst keeping the weight low. The maximum load capacity is 115 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 9 kg, making it one of the lightest models in its category.

For the brakes, Cube has opted for Sram Level Ultimate Rainbow hydraulic disc brakes with 160 mm rotors at the front and rear, ensuring reliable braking performance in all conditions. The drivetrain consists of the SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS™ 12-speed system, controlled by the SRAM Eagle AXS™ controller. This electronic drivetrain offers precise and rapid gear changes.

Front suspension is provided by the Fox 32 SC Float Factory FIT4 fork with 100 mm of travel and a Kashima coating. This fork is equipped with a 2-position remote function. The rear shock is a Fox Float DPS Factory Remote, also featuring a Kashima coating and a 2-position remote function.

The bottom bracket is a SRAM DUB MTB with a 92 mm PressFit, whilst the crankset consists of a SRAM XX1 Eagle™ DUB SL with a 32T chainring. The cassette is a SRAM XG-1299 Eagle™ Rainbow with a 10–52T range, and the drivetrain is powered by a SRAM PC-XX1 Eagle™ Rainbow chain.

The handlebars are Newmen Advanced SL 318.0 carbon bars with a width of 740 mm, combined with ACID React Pro grips. The stem is a Newmen Evolution SL 318.2 with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is an ACROS Integrated System with fibre inserts for an angle adjustment of 0.6°.

The wheelset consists of Newmen Advanced SL X.A.25 carbon wheels with 28 spokes at the front and rear; they are tubeless-ready and have dimensions of 15x110 mm at the front and 12x148 mm at the rear. The tyres are Schwalbe Racing Ray Super Race Addix Speedgrip Kevlar at the front and Schwalbe Racing Ralph Super Race Addix Speed Kevlar at the rear, both in size 2.1.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Nuance SLT carbon model, mounted on a Newmen Advanced carbon seatpost with a diameter of 30.9 mm. The saddle is clamped in place using a CUBE Screwlock with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

With a gross weight of just 9,700 g, the Cube AMS ZERO99 C:68X SLT 29 liquidblue’n’blue offers an outstanding weight-to-performance ratio, making it an excellent choice for discerning riders who value quality and performance.