Cube Access WS C:62 SLX team ws

The "Access WS C:62 SLX team ws" model from Cube, released in 2024, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and premium components. The price for this model is 2,599 EUR.

At the heart of the bike is a frame constructed using C:62® Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, featuring ARG2, a tapered head tube, a PressFit Boost bottom bracket shell and internal cable routing. The frame is also ready for a dropper post and features a Boost 148 rear axle. The maximum load capacity is 115 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 9 kg.

Braking performance is provided by Magura MT8 Pro hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm discs at the front and 160 mm discs at the rear. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS ShadowPlus 12-speed system, which is controlled directly via Shimano SLX SL-M7100-I shift levers.

The suspension fork is a Fox 32 SC Float Performance with 100 mm of travel and a 2-position remote control. This fork features a tapered steerer tube and a 15x110 mm thru-axle. The bottom bracket is a Praxis PF92 with a 92 mm PressFit, whilst the crankset is a Praxis Girder Carbon with Boost standard, 32 teeth and Enduro™ bearings. The cassette is a Shimano XT CS-M8100 with a range of 10–51 teeth, and the drivetrain uses a Shimano CN-M6100 chain.

The handlebars are Newmen Advanced 318.0 carbon bars with a width of 740 mm, combined with ACID React Pro grips and a Newmen Evolution SL 318.4 stem with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a VP Integrated System, with a diameter of 1 1/8" at the top and 1 1/2" at the bottom.

The wheelset consists of Newmen Evolution X.A.25 rims, each with 28 spokes at the front and rear; they are tubeless-ready and have axle dimensions of 15x110 mm at the front and 12x148 mm at the rear. The tyres are Schwalbe Racing Ray Super Race Addix Speed Kevlar in size 2.25 at the front and Schwalbe Racing Ralph Super Race Addix Speed Kevlar in size 2.25 at the rear.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec Lite WS, mounted on a Newmen Advanced Custom carbon seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle is clamped using a CUBE Varioclose clamp with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

Overall, the 2024 Cube Access WS C:62 SLX team ws offers a well-thought-out combination of lightweight construction, performance and reliability, making it an excellent choice for ambitious female mountain bikers.