Cube Flying Circus galactic´n´black

The "Flying Circus galactic'n'black" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a bike that has been specially optimised for dirt jumping and pump tracks. It is available at a price of 999 EUR. The frame is made from Aluminium Lite and features AMF technology. It has a tapered head tube, a BSA bottom bracket shell and adjustable dropouts. The frame is also designed to accommodate a rear derailleur.

The brakes are Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc brakes with 160 mm rotors at the front and rear. The Manitou Circus Sport fork, with a 110x20 mm axle and 100 mm travel, provides reliable suspension for jumps and uneven terrain. The crankset is a Race Face Aeffect DH with a 28-tooth chainring and a length of 170 mm, whilst power is transmitted via a KMC Z1 chain.

The handlebars are CUBE Rise Trail Bars, 680 mm wide, complemented by CUBE Dirt Grips for a secure grip. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem Pro with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a VP Integrated, 1 1/8" at the top and 1 1/2" at the bottom.

The rims are CUBE EX23 with 32 spokes, disc brake-compatible and tubeless-ready. The tyres are Schwalbe Table Top, 2.25 inches wide. The front hub is a CUBE TW1F with a 20 mm axle and a 6-hole disc brake mount, whilst the rear hub is a CUBE Mi-7R single-speed hub with a bolt-through axle and also a 6-hole disc brake mount.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec Lite, fitted to a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 30.9 mm. The saddle is clamped in place using a CUBE Varioclose clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

Overall, the “Flying Circus galactic’n’black” from Cube offers a well-thought-out specification tailored to the specific demands of dirt jumping and pump tracks, and all at an attractive price-performance ratio.