Cube Axial WS Race metalblack´n´rainbow

The "Axial WS Race metalblack’n’rainbow" model from Cube, released in 2024, offers a balanced combination of performance and comfort at a price of 1,599 EUR. The frame is made from 6061 T6 Superlite aluminium and features Road Comfort Geometry. The frame also allows for the fitting of mudguards and has a 12x142mm thru-axle mount. The maximum permissible weight is 115 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 9 kg.

Braking performance is provided by the Shimano 105 BR-R7070 hydraulic disc brakes with flat mount and 160mm discs at the front and rear. The gear system consists of a Shimano 105 RD-R7000-DGS with 11 speeds, complemented by a Shimano 105 FD-R7000 front derailleur with a 31.8 mm clamp. The fork is a full-carbon CUBE CSL Race Disc, which tapers from 1 1/8" to 1 1/4" and also features a Flat Mount mount and a 12x100mm thru-axle.

The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-RS500 with a width of 68 mm to the BSA standard. The crankset is a Shimano 105 FC-R7000 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, wrapped in ACID RD bar tape for better grip and comfort. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem SLX with a diameter of 31.8mm. The headset consists of a VP Z-t, with a Zero-Stack 1 1/8" top tube (outer diameter 44mm) and an integrated 1 1/4" bottom tube.

The tyres are Conti Ultra Sport 3 in size 28-622, fitted to a CUBE RA 1.9 Aero Disc wheelset with axle dimensions of 12x100mm at the front and 12x142mm at the rear. The saddle is a Cube Natural Fit Venec Lite WS, fitted to a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm and secured by a CUBE Screwlock seatpost clamp with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

These carefully matched components make the “Axial WS Race metalblack’n’rainbow” an attractive choice for ambitious female cyclists who value a good balance of performance and comfort.