Cube Axial WS C:62 SL team ws

The "Axial WS C:62 SL team ws" model from Cube, released in 2021, is a high-quality road bike that stands out for its advanced technology and lightweight construction. Priced at 2749 EUR, this bike offers excellent value for money for ambitious female cyclists.

The frame of the Axial WS C:62 SL team ws is constructed using C:62 Advanced Twin Mold Technology and is designed as an aero frame. It features flat-mount disc mounts and Road Aero Endurance geometry, which ensures optimum aerodynamics and comfort over long distances. The axles are 12x142mm at the rear and 12x100mm at the front. The bike’s total weight is just 8 kg, making it one of the lighter models in its class.

The braking system consists of Shimano Ultegra BR-R8070 hydraulic disc brakes, fitted with flat-mount mounts and 160mm brake discs. Gear shifting is handled by the Shimano Ultegra RD-R8000-DGS with 11 speeds, supported by the Shimano Ultegra FD-R8000-F front derailleur. The crankset is also from Shimano: the Ultegra FC-R8000 model with Hollowtech II technology and a gear ratio of 50x34T, with a crank arm length of 170mm. The cassette is a Shimano Ultegra CS-R8000 with a 11-32T range, and power is transmitted via the Shimano CN-HG700-11 chain.

The fork on the Axial WS C:62 SL Team WS is the CUBE CSL Evo Aero, made using C:62 Technology, with a tapered head tube (1 1/8" top and 1 1/4" bottom) and flat-mount brake mounts. The handlebars are Newmen Advanced Wing Bar made from carbon, which ensure an ergonomic hand position. The stem is the Newmen Evolution 318.4 with a diameter of 31.8mm. The headset is a VP I-t, top-integrated at 1 1/8" and bottom-integrated at 1 1/4".

The tyres are Conti Grand Sport Race SL in size 28-622, fitted to a Newmen Evolution SL R.32 wheelset with 24 spokes at the front and rear, which is tubeless-ready. The saddle is a Natural Fit Nuance Lite, mounted on a Newmen Advanced carbon seatpost with a diameter of 27.2mm. The saddle is clamped using the CUBE Aero Semi-Integrated clamp.

Overall, the Cube Axial WS C:62 SL team ws offers an impressive combination of lightness, aerodynamics and advanced technology, making it an excellent choice for discerning female cyclists.