Cube Litening AERO C:68X Pro carbon´n´black

The "Litening AERO C:68X Pro carbon'n'black" model from the Cube brand from 2023 is a state-of-the-art road bike with a price tag of 4699 EUR. The frame of the bike is made of Litening C:68X® Aero Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology and is equipped with Aero Optimised Tubes and full internal cable routing. The flat mount disc brake mounts contribute to aerodynamic efficiency. The permissible total weight of the bike is 115 kg, while its own weight is just 7 kg.

The braking system is based on Sram Force eTap AXS™ with 160 mm disc brakes at the front and rear, which ensures reliable braking performance. The gear system is also a Sram Force eTap AXS™ with 12 gears, which enables precise and fast gear changes. The shift lever and front derailleur are also part of the Sram Force eTap AXS™ system, which ensures consistent and seamless functionality.

The bike's fork is made of Litening C:68X® Aero material and features integrated cable routing and flat mount disc mounts. The crankset is a Sram Force DUB Carbon with a gear ratio of 48x35T, complemented by a Sram Force XG-1270 cassette with a 10-33T gradation. The drive is provided by the Sram Force D1 system.

The handlebar is the ICR Aero Cockpit System with integrated cable routing and an Aero Spacer System, which also offers a Garmin/Wahoo Mount interface. The handlebar width and stem length vary depending on the frame size (50 cm, 52 cm: 400 mm/90 mm, 54 cm, 56 cm: 420 mm/100 mm, 58 cm: 440 mm/110 mm, 60 cm: 440 mm/120 mm). The handlebar tape is the ACID Bartape RD.

The headset is an ACROS system with an upper integrated bearing of 1 1/8" and a lower integrated bearing of 1 1/4". The tyres are Schwalbe Pro One Tubeless Easy in size 28-622, which are mounted on a Newmen Advanced SL R.50 Streem Carbon wheelset.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Nuance SLT Road Carbon, which is mounted on a Litening C:68X® Aero seatpost with Comfort Flex. The saddle is clamped using the CUBE Full Integrated Aero Clamp.

The packaging dimensions of the bike are 260 mm in width, 830 mm in height and 1530 mm in length, with a gross weight of 11800 g. Overall, the Cube Litening AERO C:68X Pro carbon'n'black offers an impressive combination of advanced technology, low weight and high performance, making it an excellent choice for ambitious road cyclists.