2016 competition bike test: Cube Litening C:68 SLT - Cube Litening C:68 SLT on test

The voluminous, angular down tube and the structure of the carbon fibres, reminiscent of a chessboard, are visually striking. The perfectly shaped carbon handlebars from Syntace and the comfortable Fizik saddle, which sits on a well-sprung Syntace seatpost, make you feel at home on the bike straight away. Almost news in itself: after a break of several years, the Bavarian brand is once again equipping a bike with Campagnolo components. The mechanical Super Record groupset with its top finish is not just a pleasant change from the Shimano monotony. The Super Record is also still worth considering in terms of weight, braking and shifting function. Stiff carbon wheels from Mavic with a laminated aluminium core impress with good braking performance.

CONCLUSION Technically without weakness, extremely stable, individually equipped. Very sporty riding position

OVERALL GRADE 2.0

Price 6,999 Euro
Weight 6.4 kilos
Info www.cube.eu
available in specialised shops

Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 942/337/46 grammes
Frame sizes** 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 cm
Seat/top tube/head tube 520/565/159 mm
Stack/Reach/STR 565/398 mm/1.42
Drive Campagnolo Super Record (52/36 t., press-fit)
Brakes/gears Campagnolo Super Record/Campagnolo Super Record
Wheels/tyres (weights)**** Mavic Cosmic Carbone C40/Mavic Yksion Pro 23C (1,004/1,378 grams)

*Weighed weights.
**Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
***Stack/reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 a very upright riding position.
****Wheel weights including tyres, cassette, quick release/threaded axles and brake discs if applicable.

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