Cube Acid 240 Hybrid Rookie SLX 400 trailmotion

The "Acid 240 Hybrid Rookie SLX 400 trailmotion" model from Cube, released in 2024, is a high-quality e-bike designed specifically for young riders. Priced at EUR 2,249, this bike offers an impressive combination of performance and reliability.

The frame of the Acid 240 Hybrid Rookie SLX 400 is made from Superlite aluminium and is manufactured using Gravity Casting technology, ensuring high stability and durability. The Agile Ride Geometry and double-butted construction contribute to optimal riding dynamics, whilst the internal cable routing ensures a tidy appearance. The maximum rider weight is 90 kg, and the bike itself weighs 18 kg.

Braking performance is provided by Magura MT Thirty hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm discs at the front and 160 mm at the rear, which offer reliable deceleration even in challenging conditions. Gear changes are handled by the Shimano Deore RD-M4120-SGS 10-speed rear derailleur, which is precise and easy to operate thanks to the Shimano Deore SL-M4100 Rapidfire-Plus shifter.

Suspension is provided by the SR Suntour XCR LO Air JR fork with 80 mm of travel, ensuring a comfortable ride on uneven trails. The bike is fitted with CUBE PP MTB pedals, and the ACID E-Crank crankset, with 38 teeth and a length of 160 mm, offers efficient power transfer. The Shimano Deore CS-M4100 cassette, with a 11–42T range, and the KMC X10 chain complete the drivetrain.

The bike’s handlebars are the CUBE Rise Trail Bar Kids, 590 mm wide and with a diameter of 25.4 mm, combined with Natural Fit Kids grips, which have a diameter of 19 mm. The stem is the CUBE Performance Stem Kids, also with a diameter of 25.4 mm. The headset is the CUBE FPH863, semi-integrated.

The rims are the CUBE ZX20 with 32 spokes and disc brake mounts, fitted with Schwalbe Smart Sam Active tyres in size 2.35. The hubs are from Shimano: the HB-M525 at the front and the HFH-M525 at the rear, both with quick-release mechanisms and 6-bolt mounting.

The saddle is the CUBE Kid, mounted on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 30.9 mm and secured with a CUBE Varioclose seatpost clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

In summary, the Cube Acid 240 Hybrid Rookie SLX 400 trailmotion offers a well-thought-out and robust design that supports young riders on their adventures whilst ensuring safety and comfort.