Cube Nature SL flashgrey´n´orange

The "Nature SL flashgrey'n'orange" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a high-quality trekking bike designed for a wide range of uses. This model is priced at 1,599 EUR. It features a Superlite aluminium frame with Trekking Cross geometry, a tapered design and double-butted construction, ensuring an optimal combination of stability and lightness.

The bike is fitted with Shimano XT BR-M8100 hydraulic disc brakes, with 180 mm discs at the front and 160 mm at the rear. This ensures reliable and powerful braking performance in all conditions. The rear derailleur is the Shimano XT RD-T8000, which offers a 10-speed drivetrain. This is complemented by the Shimano XT SL-T8000 Rapidfire-Plus shift levers and the Shimano XT FD-T8000 Top Swing front derailleur (31.8 mm), which together ensure precise and rapid gear changes.

The bike is fitted with an SR Suntour NCX E RL Air T fork, which offers 63 mm of travel and features a remote lockout function to lock the suspension when required. The pedals are ACID PP trekking pedals, which ensure a secure grip and comfort.

The crankset consists of the Shimano XT FC-T8000 Hollowtech II with 48x36x26T chainrings and a length of 175 mm. The integrated bottom bracket (BB) and chain guard contribute to the durability and efficiency of the drivetrain. The cassette is a Shimano CS-M771 with a 11-34T range, whilst the chain is a Shimano CN-HG95.

The CUBE Comfort Trail Bar, with a width of 660 mm, has been chosen for the handlebars; together with the Natural Fit All Terrain grips, it offers comfortable handling. The stem is the CUBE Performance Stem Pro with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a VP Integrated with an upper diameter of 1 1/8" and a lower diameter of 1 1/2".

The bike’s rims are the CUBE EX21 with 32 spokes; they are tubeless-ready, thus ensuring improved puncture resistance. The tyres are Schwalbe Land Cruiser Active Light in size 50-622, which offer good traction on both tarmac and unpaved paths. The front hub is a Shimano XT HB-M8000 QR Centerlock and the rear hub is a Shimano XT FH-M8000 QR Centerlock.

The saddle is the Natural Fit Sequence+, which, together with the CUBE Performance seatpost (27.2 mm diameter), ensures a high level of comfort. The saddle is clamped using the CUBE Varioclose (31.8 mm diameter).

Overall, the Cube Nature SL flashgrey’n’orange offers a balanced combination of comfort, performance and durability, making it ideal for demanding trekking tours and everyday use.