Cube Elite C:68X Pro flashwhite´n´red

The "Elite C:68X Pro flashwhite’n’red" model from Cube, released in 2021, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and excellent specifications. Priced at 3049 EUR, this bike offers a combination of lightness, stability and performance.

The bike’s frame is constructed using C:68X Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology and features ARG2, a tapered headtube, PressFit BB and Boost 12x148mm. The integrated cable routing ensures a clean look and is also designed to accommodate a dropper post. Weighing just 9 kg, the Elite C:68X Pro is one of the lighter models in its class.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano XT BR-M8100 hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm discs at the front and 160 mm at the rear. The derailleur is a Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS, ShadowPlus, 12-speed, which enables precise and reliable gear changes. The shift levers are Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR, Direct Attach.

The suspension fork is a Fox 32 Float SC FIT4 Performance with a tapered design, a diameter of 15x110 mm and 100 mm of travel. It is fitted with a 2-position remote lever, which allows for easy adjustment whilst riding. The crankset is a Praxis Girder Carbon with Boost technology, a 32T chainring and Enduro™ bearings, with the length varying depending on frame size (175mm or 170mm).

The drivetrain consists of a Shimano CN-M6100 chain and a Shimano XT CS-M8100 cassette with a range of 10–51T. The handlebars are Newmen Advanced 318.0 carbon handlebars with a width of 740mm, combined with a Newmen Evolution SL 318.4 stem.

The headset is an Acros AzX/AiX with Block Lock, semi-integrated at the top (1 1/8") and integrated at the bottom (1 1/2"). The tyres are Schwalbe Racing Ray (front) and Racing Ralph (rear), both in the Super Race version with Addix Speedgrip and Addix Speed compounds respectively, and Kevlar reinforcement, each in size 2.25.

The wheelset consists of Newmen Evolution SL X.A.25 rims with 28 spokes at the front and rear; they are tubeless-ready and measure 15x110mm at the front and 12x148mm at the rear. The saddle is a Natural Fit Nuance SL, mounted on a Newmen Advanced Custom carbon seatpost with a diameter of 27.2mm. The saddle clamp is a CUBE Superlight with a diameter of 30.8mm.

Overall, the Cube Elite C:68X Pro flashwhite’n’red offers an impressive combination of lightness, stability and advanced technology, making it an excellent choice for discerning mountain bikers.