Cube Analog flashlime´n´black

The ‘Analog flashlime’n’black’ model from the ‘Cube’ brand, released in 2023, is a versatile and robust mountain bike that stands out for its high-quality components and well-thought-out design. Priced at 899 EUR, it offers excellent value for money.

The bike’s frame is made from Aluminium Lite and is manufactured using Advanced Mechanical Forming (AMF) technology. It is double-butted and features internal cable routing, a tapered head tube and a flat-mount brake mount. The frame is also fitted with a SIC mount and an FM kickstand mount. The maximum load capacity is 150 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 13 kg.

The bike is fitted with Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (BR-MT200/UR300), which ensure reliable braking performance in a variety of conditions. Gear changes are handled by the SRAM SX Eagle™ 12-speed system, which enables precise and rapid gear changes. The shifter is also a SRAM SX Eagle™ trigger.

The RockShox Judy Silver TK Coil fork offers 100 mm of travel and is fitted with a lockout function, providing additional comfort and control. The pedals are ACID PP MTB, and the bottom bracket is a SRAM Power Spline with a width of 73 mm BSA. The crankset consists of a SRAM SX Eagle™ Power Spline with 32 teeth and a length of 175 mm. The cassette is a SRAM PG-1210 Eagle™ with a 11–50-tooth range.

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

The rims are CUBE ZX20 with 32 spokes and disc brake mounts. The tyres are Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, in size 2.25. The front hub is a Shimano HB-TX505 with quick-release and Centre Lock, whilst the rear hub is a Shimano FH-TX505 with the same specifications.

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

The bike is supplied in a box measuring 1530 mm in length, 780 mm in height and 240 mm in width. The gross weight of the box is 16980 g.

Overall, the Cube Analog flashlime'n'black offers a carefully balanced combination of high-quality components and well-thought-out design, ideal for discerning mountain bikers.