Exceptional value for money: First review of the Cube Agree C:62 SLX

​The previous Agree It set the benchmark in its segment, primarily thanks to its value for money, with a lavish range of features and correspondingly low weight. With the latest generation of this road classic, the Waldershof-based brand is now making an even bigger splash. The frame has been refined in detail, and the spec has also been further tweaked. We tested the SLX, priced at 3,999 euros, to find out what the changes are and how they perform.

The external changes are subtle; a striking new feature is the bevelled seat tube end with integrated saddle clamp, which was also introduced in a similar form on the Litening Aero racing bike. Otherwise, the frame now features a simpler fork design, straight chainstays and a UDH-standard dropout. The increased tyre clearance is no small factor in its classification as an endurance racer: the frame and fork now accommodate tyres 36 millimetres wide (previously 31); it is supplied with 30-millimetre tyres instead of the previous 28-millimetre ones.

Significantly lighter, slightly more aerodynamic

Cube claims to have reduced the frame’s weight by a total of 150 grams. Added to this are aerodynamic improvements; Cube cites a gain of around ten watts, without specifying the measurement methodology or test conditions. For most prospective buyers, however, this factor is likely to be of less interest anyway; when it comes to shaving seconds, the manufacturer has a significantly more efficient model in its range: the Litening.

When it comes to weight, the bike scores highly once again. Despite having slightly wider tyres, the updated Agree has become significantly lighter; at just 7.14 kilograms, it outperforms all its competitors in its price range and matches the weight of some exclusive professional road bikes. Part of the weight saving compared to its predecessor – which already impressed in the TOUR test back in 2025 with its low weight – is down to the new Force groupset from SRAM. However, a fair bit of weight is likely to have been shaved off the new model’s frame as well: overall, the bike has shed a further 300 grams. What the new Agree retains is its spectacularly generous spec, for which Cube has become renowned across its entire range.

Looks and handling just like a top-of-the-range bike

The combination of lightweight Newmen carbon rims with top-of-the-range tyres and the SRAM Force groupset (including a power metre) outshines everything the competition has to offer. The icing on the cake is the standard, beautifully integrated frame bag and the limited-edition SRAM chain in an ‘Oil Slick’ design. Its dynamic appearance, dominated by aero shapes and the one-piece carbon handlebar combination, is reminiscent of a high-end racing machine and is also reflected in its handling. What’s striking is its character, which is decidedly sporty – and also stiff – for an endurance model. You sit in a much more stretched-out position than on other marathon racing bikes, though not quite as extreme as on professional racing bikes. The new Agree retains the same frame geometry as its predecessor, virtually unchanged.

Overall, the bike feels closer to a competition model than to today’s typical endurance bike: lively off the mark, responsive in handling, but also unusually stiffly tuned. In terms of comfort, the result is only average, particularly when seated. The new Agree shares this weakness with its predecessor; there are more comfortable bikes available for very long days in the saddle. At least the new frame, with clearance for 34-millimetre-wide tyres, offers a little more scope for improving suspension comfort.

Bargains of all kinds

You won’t find any mudguards or luggage racks either, apart from the small frame bag. But if you’re looking for a sturdy road bike designed exclusively for the road, on which you can even take part in the occasional fast amateur race, the Agree is the perfect choice. The Agree is a real bargain across all its variants; even the most affordable model, the ONE, priced at 2,799 euros, comes with electronic Shimano 105 gears and basic carbon wheels from Newmen. From €2,999 (with SRAM Rival), a power metre is included as standard. For €4,999, you can enjoy a Shimano Dura-Ace professional groupset, which usually costs twice as much when bundled with other bikes; the top-of-the-range model with SRAM Red components costs €300 more.