Cube Axial WS Race metalblack´n´rainbow

The "Axial WS Race metalblack’n’rainbow" from Cube, released in 2023, is a high-quality road bike that impresses with both its technical features and its design. Priced at 1,599 EUR, it offers a wide range of high-quality components and a well-thought-out design.

The bike’s frame is made from 6061 T6 Superlite aluminium and features Road Comfort Geometry, which ensures a comfortable riding position. The frame also allows for the fitting of mudguards and is fitted with a 12x142mm thru-axle. The bike’s maximum load capacity is 115 kg, whilst it weighs just 9 kg, ensuring excellent smoothness and agility.

The braking system consists of Shimano 105 BR-R7070 hydraulic disc brakes, fitted with flat mounts and 160 mm brake discs. These brakes provide reliable stopping power in a variety of conditions. The derailleur is also from the Shimano 105 series, specifically the RD-R7000-DGS model with 11 speeds. The shift levers are the Shimano 105 ST-R7025, which ensure precise and rapid gear changes. The front derailleur is the Shimano 105 FD-R7000 model with a 31.8 mm clamp.

The fork on the Axial WS Race is made from CUBE CSL Race Disc full carbon and features a tapered head tube (1 1/8" – 1 1/4"), which improves stiffness and handling. The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-RS500 with a 68 mm BSA thread. The crankset is the Shimano 105 FC-R7000 model with a 50x34T gear ratio, whilst the cassette is a Shimano 105 CS-HG700 with a range of 11–34T.

The drivetrain is completed by a Shimano CN-HG600-11 chain. The handlebars are CUBE Compact Race Bars, which, together with the CUBE Performance Stem SLX (31.8mm), allow for an ergonomic and aerodynamic riding position. The headset is a VP Z-t model with a zero-stack top (1 1/8") and an integrated bottom bearing (1 1/4").

The tyres are Conti Ultra Sport 3 in size 28-622, fitted to a CUBE RA 1.9 Aero Disc wheelset (12x100mm front and 12x142mm rear). The saddle is a Cube Natural Fit Venec Lite WS model, mounted on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle is clamped in place using a CUBE Screwlock clamp (31.8 mm).

The bike is supplied in a box measuring 240 mm wide, 780 mm high and 1,400 mm long. The gross weight of the box is 12,400 g.

Overall, the Cube Axial WS Race metalblack’n’rainbow offers excellent value for money and is ideal for ambitious female cyclists who value quality and performance.