Cube Axial WS Pro greysage´n´mint

The "Axial WS Pro greysage´n´mint" model from Cube, released in 2023, is a versatile road bike that stands out thanks to its high-quality components and well-thought-out design. The frame is made from 6061 T6 Superlite aluminium and, thanks to its Road Comfort Geometry, offers a comfortable riding position. In addition, the mudguard option allows mudguards to be fitted as an aftermarket addition, making the bike suitable for use in bad weather too. The maximum load capacity is 115 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 10 kg.

The Axial WS Pro is fitted with TRP Spyre MD-C610C disc brakes featuring a flat-mount attachment and 160 mm rotors at the front and rear. The gear system consists of the Shimano Sora RD-R3000 with 9 speeds, operated via the Shimano Sora ST-R3000 shift levers. The front derailleur is also a Shimano Sora FD-R3000-BM, which is attached to the frame with a 31.8 mm clamp.

The bike’s fork is a CUBE CSL Race Disc, made entirely of carbon and featuring a tapered profile from 1 1/8" to 1 1/4". It is also fitted with a flat-mount brake mount and has a 12x100 mm thru-axle. The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-RS500 with a 68 mm BSA thread. The crankset is a Shimano Sora FC-R3000 with two chainrings (50x34T), which, in combination with the Shimano CS-HG200 cassette (11-34T) and the KMC X9 chain, ensure efficient power transfer.

The handlebars are CUBE Compact Race Bars, connected to the CUBE Performance Stem SLX (31.8 mm). The headset is a VP Z-t, featuring a zero-stack top tube (1 1/8", outer diameter 44 mm) and an integrated bottom tube (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 on the Axial WS Pro is a Natural Fit Venec Lite WS, mounted on a CUBE Performance Post seatpost (27.2 mm). The saddle is clamped using a CUBE Screwlock clamp with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The bike is delivered in a box measuring 240 mm in width, 780 mm in height and 1400 mm in length. The gross weight of the box is 13,400 g.

Priced at 1,099 EUR, the Cube Axial WS Pro in ‘greysage’n’mint’ offers excellent value for money for ambitious female cyclists looking for a reliable and well-equipped road bike.