Cube Access WS deepviolet´n´purple

The "Access WS deepviolet´n´purple" model from Cube, released in 2022, stands out thanks to a wide range of technical features and high-quality components. The frame is made from Aluminium Lite and is manufactured using AMF technology. It is double-butted and features internal cable routing as well as flat-mount brake mounts. It also includes a SIC mount and an FM kickstand mount.

Braking performance is provided by Tektro MD-280/U310R mechanical disc brakes with 160 mm rotors at both the front and rear. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano RD-TX800 8-speed rear derailleur, operated via Shimano SL-M315 Rapidfire-Plus shift levers. The front derailleur is a Shimano FD-TY710-2-TS3 in a Topswing design with a 31.8 mm clamp.

Front suspension is provided by an SR Suntour XCE fork with 100 mm of travel. The pedals are CUBE PP MTB models. The crankset is a Shimano FC-M315 with 36x22T chainrings and a length of 170 mm. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG200 with a 12–32T range, and the chain is a KMC Z8.3.

The handlebars are CUBE Rise Trail Bars with a width of 680 mm, whilst the grips are ACID React models. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem with a diameter of 31.8 mm, and the headset is a CUBE FPH863, semi-integrated. The rims are CUBE ZX20, 32H, disc models, fitted with CUBE IMPAC Smartpac tyres in size 2.25.

The front and rear hubs are CUBE Alloy Light models with quick-release skewers and 6-bolt mounts. The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec Lite WS, mounted on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle clamp is a CUBE Varioclose with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

The “Access WS deepviolet’n’purple” thus offers a well-thought-out combination of high-quality components and a robust frame at a price of 549 EUR, making it an attractive option for female mountain bike beginners.