Cube Attain Race petrol´n´orange

The 2021 "Attain Race petrol'n'orange" model from Cube is a versatile road bike characterised by high-quality components and an attractive design. Priced at 1049 EUR, this bike offers excellent value for money.

The Attain Race’s frame is made from 6061 T6 Superlite aluminium, which, thanks to its double-butted construction and smooth welds, ensures additional stability and a low weight. The bike weighs a total of 10 kg, making it a lightweight yet robust option for a variety of road conditions. The frame’s Road Comfort geometry ensures a comfortable riding position, whilst the 3D Flat Mount disc brake dropouts and the option to fit mudguards offer additional versatility. The frame is also fitted with a 12x142mm thru-axle system, which provides increased stiffness and stability.

The Attain Race is fitted with TRP Spyre MD-C610C disc brakes, featuring flat-mount brackets and 160 mm rotors at the front and rear. These brakes provide reliable stopping power and control in a variety of conditions. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano Tiagra RD-4700GS 10-speed groupset, which ensures precise and smooth gear changes. The front derailleur is also a Shimano Tiagra FD-4700 with a 31.8 mm clamp.

The bike’s fork is the CUBE CSL Race Disc, a full-carbon fork with a tapered head tube (1 1/8" – 1 1/4") and flat-mount brackets for the disc brakes. The fork is also fitted with a 12x100 mm thru-axle, which improves steering precision and stiffness. The crankset is a Shimano Tiagra FC-4700 with a 50x34T gear ratio and different crank arm lengths (170 mm for frame sizes 50/53 cm, 172.5 mm for 56/58 cm, and 175 mm for 60/62 cm). The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG500 with an 11–34T range, and the drivetrain is completed by a KMC X10 chain.

The Attain Race’s cockpit consists of a CUBE Compact Race Bar handlebar and a CUBE Performance Stem SL stem with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a VP Z-t system with a zero-stack design at the top (1 1/8") and an integrated design at the bottom (1 1/4"). The tyres are Conti Ultra Sport 3 in size 28-622, fitted to a CUBE RA 1.9 Aero Disc wheelset.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec Lite, mounted on a CUBE Performance Post seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle is clamped in place using a CUBE Screwlock clamp with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

Overall, the 2021 Cube Attain Race petrol'n'orange offers a well-thought-out combination of high-quality components and an attractive design, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced riders.