Where does all-mountain end and enduro begin? The new Cube AMS raises this question, because the new 650B bike is suitable for touring and yet still downhill-orientated. A glance at the solid frame and the equipment immediately shows that this bike does not want to spend its life on forest tracks. The Reverb dropper post, chain tensioner, Hans Dampf shoes and the mighty Rock Shox Pike fork want to be ridden in adrenaline-fuelled terrain, where suspension travel can only be replaced by even more suspension travel. Compared to its predecessor, the new AMS has a slacker head angle, deliberately short chainstays and an overall more modern geometry adapted to 650B. The 102 Nm/degree stiff frame weighs 3220 grams without shock - that shows the way.
Downhill, the bike crushes everything. The very smooth ride promotes self-confidence. The fork works excellently. The rear end also offers a lot of comfort, but quickly rushes through its travel in the D mode of the CTD damper. Trail mode provides significantly more feedback. Trail is also the right choice for the shock when you're working your way downhill. However, the compact riding position and the high weight put the brakes on your enthusiasm - you won't win the mountain prize with the AMS Race. There is nothing to criticise about the equipment for the 2999 euros. So if you're looking for a machine that's fun to ride, this is the bike for you.
Conclusion Cube's new AMS oscillates between All Mountain and Enduro. Robust, powerful, purposefully equipped. It is also suitable for tall, heavy riders who want to let it rip.
PLUS great equipment for hard use, very good fork, confident handling, stiffness
MINUS High weight
ATTENTION: Unfortunately, a printing error has been made in the PDF: The seat angle is 74.3°
