Cube Aim Race olive´n´black

The "Aim Race olive'n'black" model from Cube, released in 2024, is a solid choice in the mountain bike sector and is available at a price of 679 EUR. The bike’s frame is made from Aluminium Lite and is manufactured using AMF technology and a double-butted process. It features internal cable routing, a tapered head tube and a flat-mount brake. The frame is also fitted with a SIC mount and an FM kickstand mount. The maximum load capacity is 140 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 14 kg.

The Aim Race is fitted with Clarks Clout 1 hydraulic disc brakes, featuring 180 mm discs at the front and 160 mm discs at the rear. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano RD-M3020 8-speed rear derailleur and Shimano SL-M315 Rapidfire-Plus shift levers. The front derailleur is a Shimano FD-M315 Top Swing with a 31.8 mm clamp. The suspension fork is an SR Suntour XCT Disc with 100 mm of travel and a lockout function, ensuring a comfortable ride.

The bike is fitted with ACID PP MTB pedals and features a Thun Paso-ML bottom bracket with a 73 mm BSA threaded mount. The crankset is a Shimano FC-M315 with 36x22T chainrings and a length of 170 mm. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG31 with a 11-34T range. Power is transmitted via a KMC Z8.3 chain.

The Aim Race’s handlebars are CUBE Rise Trail Bars, 680 mm wide, fitted with ACID React grips. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem Race with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a semi-integrated CUBE FPH868.

The bike’s rims are CUBE ZX20 with 32 spokes and disc brake mounts. The tyres are Schwalbe Smart Sam Active in size 2.25, which ensure good grip on a variety of surfaces. The hubs are Shimano HB-TX505 at the front and Shimano FH-TX505 at the rear, both with quick-release mechanisms and Centre Lock mounts.

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

Overall, the 2024 Cube Aim Race olive’n’black offers a balanced combination of high-quality components and well-thought-out design, ideal for beginners and advanced mountain bikers looking for a reliable and high-performance bike.