Cube Aim SLX white´n´blue´n´red

The "Aim SLX white'n'blue'n'red" model from Cube, released in 2024, offers an impressive combination of performance and value for money. Priced at EUR 799, this mountain bike is aimed at ambitious beginners and advanced riders who value quality and reliability.

The Aim SLX’s frame is made from Aluminium Lite and is manufactured using Advanced Mechanical Forming (AMF) technology. It features a double-butted design, which reduces weight whilst increasing stability. The internal cable routing ensures a clean look and protects the cables from external influences. The tapered head tube provides additional stiffness, which improves steering precision. The frame is also fitted with a flat-mount brake, a SIC mount and an FM kickstand mount. The bike’s maximum load capacity is 150 kg, whilst its kerb weight is 13 kg.

The Aim SLX is fitted with Shimano BR-MT200/UR300 hydraulic disc brakes, which provide reliable braking power and control. The derailleur is a Shimano RD-M3100-SGS with 9 speeds, controlled by the Shimano SL-M2010-9R Rapidfire-Plus shifter. The front derailleur is a Shimano FD-M2020 Top Swing with a 31.8 mm clamp.

The RockShox Judy Silver TK Coil fork, with 100mm of travel and a lockout function, offers excellent damping characteristics and can be locked out when required to minimise energy loss whilst pedalling. The pedals are ACID PP MTB, which provide good grip and stability.

The bottom bracket is a Thun Paso-ML with a BSA thread, whilst the crankset is a Shimano FC-MT101 with 36x22 teeth. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG201 with a 11–36-tooth range, and the drivetrain is completed by a KMC X9 chain.

The handlebars are 680mm-wide CUBE Rise Trail Bars, complemented by ACID React grips for optimum grip. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem Race with a diameter of 31.8mm, and the headset is a semi-integrated CUBE FPH868.

The rims are CUBE ZX20 with 32 spokes and disc brake compatibility. The tyres are Schwalbe Smart Sam Active in size 2.25, which offer good traction both on the road and off-road. The hubs are a Shimano HB-TX505 at the front and a Shimano FH-TX505 at the rear, both featuring quick-release skewers and CentreLock brake disc 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 SLX white’n’blue’n’red offers a well-thought-out specification that is suitable for both everyday use and sportier rides. The high-quality components and the well-designed frame make it an excellent choice in its price range.