Cube Elite C:68X SL teamline

The "Elite C:68X SL teamline" model from the "Cube" brand, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and first-class specifications. The price for this model is 5,099 EUR.

The bike’s frame is constructed using C:68X Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology and features ARG2, a tapered headtube, a PressFit bottom bracket, Boost 12x148mm and internal cable routing. This construction ensures an optimal combination of lightness and stability.

The brakes are Shimano XTR BR-M9100 hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm at the front and 160 mm at the rear, ensuring reliable stopping power in all conditions. The rear derailleur is a Shimano XTR RD-M9100-SGS ShadowPlus with 12 speeds, enabling precise and rapid gear changes. The shifter is a Shimano XTR SL-M9100-I Direct Attach, offering direct and intuitive operation.

The fork is a Fox 32 Float SC FIT4 Factory with a tapered steerer tube, 15x110 mm axle, Kashima coating and 100 mm travel. It is fitted with a 2-position remote lever to allow easy adjustment of the suspension whilst riding. The crankset is an e*thirteen XCX Race Carbon with a 34T chainring and Boost standard. The cassette is a Shimano XTR CS-M9101-12 with a 10–51T range, offering a wide variety of gear ratios. The drivetrain is completed by the Shimano CN-M9100 chain.

The handlebars are Newmen Advanced SL 318.0 carbon bars with a width of 740 mm, paired with ACID React Pro grips for optimum grip. The stem is a Newmen Evolution SL 318.2 with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is an Acros AzX/AiX with a block lock function, semi-integrated at the top (1 1/8") and 1 1/2" at the bottom.

The tyres are Schwalbe Racing Ray Super Race Addix Speedgrip Kevlar in size 2.25 at the front and Schwalbe Racing Ralph Super Race Addix Speedgrip Kevlar, also in size 2.25, at the rear. The wheelset consists of Newmen Advanced SL X.A.30 carbon rims with 28 spokes at the front and rear, tubeless-ready, and axles measuring 15x110 mm at the front and 12x148 mm at the rear.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Nuance SLT Carbon, offering maximum comfort, whilst the seatpost is a Newmen Advanced Custom made of carbon with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle is clamped in place by the CUBE Superlight seatpost clamp with a diameter of 30.8 mm.

Overall, the Cube Elite C:68X SL teamline offers an impressive combination of advanced technology and high-quality components, making it suitable for both ambitious amateurs and professional riders.