Cube Access WS SL lilac´n´white

The "Access WS SL lilac’n’white" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike available at a price of 1099 EUR. The frame is made from Aluminium Lite and was manufactured using Advanced Mechanical Forming (AMF) technology, ensuring a particularly sturdy yet lightweight construction. The frame also features double-butted tubes, internal cable routing, a tapered head tube, as well as mounts for flat-mount brakes and a SIC mounting socket for accessories.

The braking system consists of Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, model BR-MT200/UR300, fitted with a 180 mm front rotor and a 160 mm rear rotor. The Sram NX Eagle™ system is used for gear changes, offering 12-speed shifting. Gear changes are precisely controlled via the Sram NX Eagle™ trigger shifters.

The RockShox Judy Silver TK Air suspension fork, with 100 mm of travel and a PopLoc remote, ensures comfortable suspension on rough terrain. The bike is fitted with CUBE PP MTB pedals, and the crankset consists of the SRAM Stylo Eagle™ DUB with 32 teeth and a crank arm length of 170 mm. The SRAM PG-1210 Eagle™ cassette offers a wide gear range of 11–50 teeth.

The drivetrain is also powered by the SRAM SX Eagle™ system. The handlebars are 680 mm wide CUBE Rise Trail Bars, and the grips are ACID React models. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem SL with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a semi-integrated CUBE FPH868, with a diameter of 1 1/8" at the top and 1 1/2" at the bottom.

The bike’s rims are CUBE ZX20 models with 32 spokes and disc brake mounts. The tyres are Schwalbe Smart Sam Active, size 2.25, which provide good grip on a variety of surfaces. The hubs are from the Shimano Deore series: at the front, the HB-M6000 model with quick-release and Centre Lock mount; at the rear, the FH-M6000 model, also with quick-release and Centre Lock mount.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec Lite WS, mounted on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle is secured using the CUBE Varioclose clamp with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

Overall, the “Access WS SL lilac’n’white” from Cube offers a well-thought-out combination of high-quality components and a robust frame, making it ideal for demanding mountain bike tours.