Test 2016 winter road bikes: Cube Attain SL Disc - Cube Attain SL Disc on test

The frame set with low-set seat stays is extremely stiff, yet provides a lot of comfort on the saddle. Thanks to the thru-axles and disc brakes with flat mount, it is technically up to date, internally routed cables and cables even in the fork sheath make the bike look very tidy. The equipment with Shimano's new 105-level hydro brakes and matching drivetrain with a wide range of gears is very decent for the price and functionally beyond any doubt; the Attain is trimmed for the mucky weather by the very stable mudguard set specially developed for the bike at a fair surcharge of 40 euros and puncture-proof Schwalbe Durano tyres with reflective strips. For the lights, however, you have to resort to a set of battery-powered lights.

CONCLUSION Modern and independent frame. Equipment without weaknesses, robust tyres. Comfortable riding position.

Price 1,539 Euro
Weight 10.2 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Info www.cube.eu

Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1.656/561/73 grammes
Frame sizes*** 50, 53, 56, 58, 60, 62 cm
Seat/top tube/head tube 525/565/185 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 595/380 mm/1.56

EQUIPMENT

Drive/Circuit Shimano 105/Ultegra (50/34 t., press-fit)
Brakes Shimano BR-RS505 (160/160 mm)
Wheels/tyres Fulcrum Racing 77 Disc/Schwalbe Durano Plus 28C

*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**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 an upright riding position.

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