Cube AMS ZERO99 C:68X Race 29 silver´n´black

The "AMS ZERO99 C:68X Race 29 silver’n’black" model from Cube, released in 2023, is a state-of-the-art mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and high-quality components. The price for this model is 4,599 EUR.

The bike’s frame is constructed using C:68X® Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology and features the FSP 4-Link System, as well as Boost 148 and UDH™. The maximum load capacity is 115 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 10 kg, making it particularly light and agile.

The brakes are the Shimano XT BR-M8100 Hydr. Disc Brake System with 180 mm at the front and 160 mm at the rear, ensuring reliable and powerful braking performance. The rear derailleur is a Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS, ShadowPlus, 12-speed, which, together with the Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR shift levers, ensures precise and fast gear changes.

The bike’s fork is a Fox 32 SC Float Performance with a 2-position remote, tapered steerer tube and 15x110 mm axle, as well as 100 mm of travel. The rear shock is a Fox Float DPS Performance Elite Remote measuring 190x40 mm and also featuring a 2-position remote function.

The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-MT500PA, 92 mm PressFit, and the crankset is a Shimano XT FC-M8100, Boost, with a 32-tooth chainring. The cassette is a Shimano XT CS-M8100 with a 10–51-tooth range, whilst the drivetrain uses a Shimano CN-M6100 chain.

The handlebars are made from Newmen Advanced 318.0 carbon and are 740 mm wide. The grips are ACID React Pro. The stem is a Newmen Evolution SL 318.2 with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is an ACROS Integrated System, 1 1/8" at the top and 1 1/2" at the bottom, with fibre inserts for an angle adjustment of 0.6°.

The wheelset consists of Newmen Evolution SL X.A.25 with 28/28 spokes and is tubeless-ready. The tyres are Schwalbe Racing Ray Super Race Addix Speed Kevlar in size 2.25 at the front and Schwalbe Racing Ralph Super Race Addix Speed Kevlar in size 2.25 at the rear.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Nuance SLT Carbon, whilst the seatpost is a Newmen Advanced Carbon with a diameter of 30.9 mm. The saddle is clamped using a CUBE Screwlock with a diameter of 34.9 mm. The bike’s gross weight is 10,700 g.

Overall, the Cube AMS ZERO99 C:68X Race 29 silver’n’black offers an excellent weight-to-performance ratio, high-quality components and state-of-the-art technology, making it an outstanding choice for ambitious mountain bikers.