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 2024, is a state-of-the-art mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and high-quality components. The 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.

Optimal braking performance is provided by the Shimano XT BR-M8100 hydraulic disc brakes, with 180 mm discs at the front and 160 mm at the rear. The derailleur is also by Shimano – specifically the XT RD-M8100-SGS model with ShadowPlus and 12 speeds. The shift levers are Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR and feature direct mounting.

Front suspension is provided by the Fox 32 SC Float Performance fork with a 2-position remote, tapered steerer tube and 15x110 mm thru-axle, offering 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 with a 92 mm PressFit. The crankset is the Shimano XT FC-M8100 with Boost and a 32T chainring. The cassette is the Shimano XT CS-M8100 with a 10–51T range, whilst the drivetrain is powered by the Shimano CN-M6100 chain.

The handlebars are Newmen Advanced 318.0 carbon bars with a width of 740 mm, fitted with ACID React Pro grips. The stem is a Newmen Evolution SL 318.2 with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is an ACROS Integrated model with a 1 1/8" upper bearing and a 1 1/2" lower bearing, including fibre inserts for angle adjustment.

The wheelset consists of Newmen Evolution SL X.A.25, fitted with 28 spokes at the front and rear, and thru-axles measuring 15x110 mm at the front and 12x148 mm at the rear. The wheels are tubeless-ready. The tyres are Schwalbe Racing Ray Super Race Addix Speed Kevlar, 2.25 at the front, and Schwalbe Racing Ralph Super Race Addix Speed Kevlar, also in size 2.25, at the rear.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Nuance SLT Carbon model, mounted on a Newmen Advanced Carbon seatpost with a diameter of 30.9 mm. The saddle is clamped in place using a CUBE Screwlock clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

The AMS ZERO99 C:68X Race 29 silver’n’black is priced at EUR 4,599, offering excellent value for money for ambitious mountain bikers who prioritise quality and performance.