Cube Access WS SL greyblue´n´lime

The "Access WS SL greyblue’n’lime" model from Cube, released in 2021, is a versatile and robust mountain bike that stands out for its high-quality components and well-thought-out design. The frame is made from Aluminium Lite and features triple-butted tubing and advanced hydroforming, ensuring high stability and a low weight of just 13 kg. The frame is also designed for easy fitting of a kickstand and features internal cable routing, a tapered head tube and a press-fit bottom bracket.

The Shimano BR-MT400 hydraulic disc brakes, with 180 mm rotors at the front and 160 mm at the rear, deliver reliable braking performance in all conditions. The drivetrain consists of the SRAM NX Eagle™ 12-speed system, which enables precise gear changes. The shifter is also an SRAM NX Eagle™ trigger, contributing to seamless shifting performance.

Riding comfort is ensured by the RockShox Judy Silver TK Air suspension fork with 100 mm of travel and PopLoc function, which efficiently absorbs bumps. The pedals are CUBE PP MTB, ensuring a secure footing. The SRAM Stylo Eagle™ DUB crankset, with 32 teeth and a length of 170 mm, and the SRAM PG-1210 Eagle™ cassette with 11–50 teeth offer a wide range of gear ratios for a wide variety of terrain conditions.

The drivetrain is rounded off by the SRAM SX Eagle™, which ensures reliable power transfer. The handlebars are CUBE Rise Trail Bars with a width of 680 mm, and the grips are CUBE Performance Grips, which provide a secure grip. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem SL with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

The rims are CUBE ZX20 with 32 spokes and disc brake mounts, fitted with Schwalbe Smart Sam tyres in size 2.25, which provide good grip on a wide variety of surfaces. The hubs are Shimano Deore HB-M6000 at the front and FH-M6000 at the rear, both fitted with quick-release skewers and Centre Lock brake disc mounts.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec Lite WS, designed specifically for women, and the seatpost is a CUBE Performance Post with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle is clamped in place using a CUBE Varioclose with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

Priced at 1049 EUR, the Cube Access WS SL greyblue’n’lime offers excellent value for money for ambitious female riders looking for a reliable and high-performance mountain bike.