Cube Cross Race flashpetrol´n´green

The "Cross Race flashpetrol´n´green" model from Cube, released in 2024, is a high-quality and versatile bike designed for discerning riders. Priced at 1,199 EUR, it offers excellent value for money.

The bike’s frame is made from Superlite aluminium, manufactured using double-butted and Advanced Mechanical Forming processes. The smooth welds and internal cable routing ensure an elegant and tidy appearance. The frame is also fitted with flat-mount disc mounts and a 12x142mm thru-axle, providing additional stability and improved braking performance. The bike’s maximum load capacity is 115 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 10 kg.

The Cross Race flashpetrol’n’green is fitted with TRP Spyre MD-C610C flat-mount brakes (160/160), which deliver reliable and powerful braking performance. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano Tiagra RD-4700GS, a 10-speed system which, in combination with the Shimano Tiagra FD-4700 front derailleur and the Shimano Tiagra FC-4700 crankset (50x34T), enables precise and smooth gear changes. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG500 with an 11–34T range, and the drivetrain is driven by a KMC X10 chain.

The bike’s fork is a CUBE Cross Race Disc, made entirely from carbon, with a tapered head tube (1 1/8" – 1 1/4") and flat-mount brake mounts, which contributes to a light yet stable ride. The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-RS500 with a 68mm BSA thread.

The handlebars are CUBE Compact Race Bars, which, together with the CUBE Performance Stem SLX (31.8mm), ensure an ergonomic and comfortable riding position. The tyres are Schwalbe X-One Allround, PerfL, Kevlar, 33-622, fitted to a CUBE RA 1.9 CX wheelset. This combination offers excellent traction and control on a variety of surfaces and is also tubeless-ready.

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

Overall, the Cube Cross Race flashpetrol’n’green is a well-equipped and high-performance bike that is suitable for both sporty riding and longer tours. It offers a balanced blend of comfort, stability and performance, making it an excellent choice for ambitious cyclists.