Cube Elite C:62 Pro silver´n´carbon

The "Elite C:62 Pro silver’n’carbon" model from Cube, released in 2023, is a state-of-the-art mountain bike designed for discerning riders. Priced at 3,199 EUR, it offers a wide range of technical features and high-quality components.

The bike’s frame is constructed using C:62® Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology and is fitted with ARG2, a tapered head tube, a PressFit bottom bracket and Boost 12x148mm. The frame also features internal cable routing and is ready for a dropper post. The bike’s maximum load capacity is 115 kg, whilst it weighs just 9 kg.

The Elite C:62 Pro is fitted with Shimano XT BR-M8100 hydraulic disc brakes, with 180 mm discs at the front and 160 mm at the rear. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS ShadowPlus 12-speed rear derailleur, operated directly via the Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR shift lever.

The suspension fork is a Fox 32 SC Float Factory FIT4 with a 2-position remote, a tapered steerer tube and a Kashima coating. It offers 100 mm of travel and a 15x110 mm axle. The bottom bracket is an ethirteen BB20 with a 92 mm PressFit, and the crankset consists of an ethirteen XCX Race Carbon with 34 teeth and Boost standard.

The cassette is a Shimano XT CS-M8100 with a 10–51-tooth range, and the drivetrain is powered by a Shimano CN-M8100 chain. The handlebars are Newmen Advanced 318.0 carbon bars with a width of 740 mm, whilst the grips are ACID React Pro. The stem is a Newmen Evolution SL 318.4 with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

The headset consists of Acros AzX/AiX with Block Lock technology, semi-integrated at the top (1 1/8") and integrated at the bottom (1 1/2"). The wheelset is a Newmen Evolution SL X.A.25 with 28 spokes at the front and rear, tubeless-ready and fitted with 15x110 mm front and 12x148 mm rear axle standards.

The tyres are Schwalbe Racing Ray (front) and Schwalbe Racing Ralph (rear), both in 2.25-inch width, Super Race, Addix Speed and with Kevlar reinforcement. The saddle is a Natural Fit Nuance SL, mounted on a Newmen Advanced Custom Carbon seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle is clamped in place using a CUBE Superlight clamp with a diameter of 30.8 mm.

The packaging dimensions are 240 mm wide, 780 mm high and 1530 mm long, with a gross weight of 12450 g.

In summary, the 2023 Cube Elite C:62 Pro silver’n’carbon offers an impressive combination of lightness, stability and advanced technology, making it an excellent choice for ambitious mountain bikers.