Cube Elite C:68X Race carbon´n´blue

The "Elite C:68X Race carbon’n’blue" model from Cube, released in 2021, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and first-class specifications. The bike’s frame is constructed using C:68X Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology and offers high stiffness and stability thanks to ARG2, the tapered head tube and the PressFit bottom bracket. The frame is also ready for a dropper post and features integrated cable routing, which contributes to a clean, tidy appearance. The bike weighs just 8 kg, making it particularly light and agile.

For the brakes, Cube has opted for Magura MT8 SL hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm discs at the front and 160 mm at the rear, ensuring reliable stopping power. The drivetrain is a SRAM XX1 Eagle™ 12-speed system, which, together with the SRAM X01 Eagle™ trigger shifter, enables precise and smooth gear changes. The RockShox SID Ultimate fork, featuring a Fast Black finish, a tapered steerer tube and 100 mm of travel, ensures optimum damping and control on the trail. It is also fitted with a OneLoc lever, which allows for easy adjustment whilst riding.

The crankset consists of a SRAM XX1 Eagle™ DUB with a 34T chainring and a length of 175 mm (170 mm for size S). The SRAM XG-1295 cassette offers a range of 10–52T, providing a wide variety of gear ratios. The drivetrain is completed by the SRAM PC-X01 Eagle™ chain.

The handlebars are Newmen Advanced 318.0 carbon handlebars with a width of 740 mm, ensuring a comfortable and stable riding position. The grips are Cube Race SL Grip 29.5 mm with a 1-clamp mounting. The stem is a Newmen Evolution SL 318.4 with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The Acros AzX/AiX headset with Block Lock function ensures precise steering.

The tyres are Schwalbe Racing Ray Super Race with Addix Speedgrip at the front and Schwalbe Racing Ralph Super Race with Addix Speed at the rear, both in size 2.25 and made from Kevlar, which ensures excellent grip and durability. The wheelset consists of Newmen Evolution SL X.A.25 rims with 28 spokes at the front and rear; they are tubeless-ready and have an axle width of 15x110 mm at the front and 12x148 mm at the rear.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Nuance SL, which, together with the Newmen Advanced Custom Carbon seatpost (27.2 mm), ensures a high level of comfort. The saddle is clamped using the CUBE Superlight clamp with a diameter of 30.8 mm.

The Cube Elite C:68X Race carbon’n’blue is available at a price of 4049 EUR and, thanks to its high-quality components and well-thought-out design, offers a first-class riding experience for ambitious mountain bikers.