Cube SL Road iridium´n´black

The 2021 ‘SL Road iridium’n’black’ model from Cube is a versatile and lightweight bike that is ideal for sporty rides and everyday use. Priced at 799 EUR, it offers outstanding value for money. The frame is made from Superlite Trekking Sport aluminium and is fitted with a flat-mount disc brake and a 12x142mm AXH axle. The bike’s total weight is just 10 kg, making it particularly light and manoeuvrable.

Braking performance is provided by Tektro HD-R280 hydraulic disc brakes, fitted with 160 mm rotors at both the front and rear. Gear changes are handled by the Shimano Claris RD-R2000-SS 8-speed system, complemented by Shimano Claris SL-R2000 shift levers and a Shimano Claris FD-R2000-BM front derailleur. This ensures precise and reliable gear selection.

The bike’s fork is the CUBE TS Disc, a full-carbon fork with a tapered steerer tube and flat-mount disc mount, which provides additional stiffness and comfort. The pedals are ACID PP trekking models, which ensure good power transfer and grip. The crankset is a Shimano Claris FC-R2000 with 50x34T chainrings and a BB-RS500 bottom bracket with 170 mm crank arm length. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG200 with a 12–32T range, and the drivetrain is powered by a KMC Z51 chain.

The handlebars are CUBE Flat Race Bars with a width of 660 mm, complemented by CUBE Performance grips for optimum grip. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem Pro with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a VP semi-integrated model, integrated at the top and bottom, with a size of 1 1/8" at the top and 1 1/4" at the bottom.

The tyres are Schwalbe Little Big Ben in size 40-622, fitted to a CUBE RA 1.9 CX wheelset, ensuring good traction and comfort. The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec Lite, mounted on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle is clamped in place using a CUBE Screwlock with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

Overall, the 2021 Cube SL Road iridium'n'black offers an excellent combination of lightness, stability and performance, perfect for riders looking for a reliable and versatile bike.