Cube Attention SL reverseblue´n´black

The "Attention SL reverseblue´n´black" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike available at a price of 999 EUR. The frame is made from Aluminium Lite and features AMF construction, double-butted tubes and internal cable routing. The frame also has a tapered head tube, flat-mount brake mounts and various mounting options for accessories such as a kickstand.

The bike is fitted with Shimano BR-MT200/UR300 hydraulic disc brakes, featuring a 180 mm front rotor and a 160 mm rear rotor. Gear shifting is handled by the Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS ShadowPlus rear derailleur with 12 speeds, controlled via the Shimano Deore SL-M6100 Rapidfire-Plus shifter. The RockShox Judy Silver TK AIR suspension fork offers 100 mm of travel and can be locked out using the PopLoc remote control.

Other features include CUBE PP MTB pedals, a Shimano FC.MT511 crankset with a 32-tooth chainring and Boost standard, and a Shimano Deore CS-M6100 cassette with a range of 10 to 51 teeth. The drivetrain is completed by the Shimano CN-M6100 chain.

The handlebars are 680 mm wide CUBE Rise Trail Bars, and the grips are ACID React. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem SL with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a semi-integrated CUBE FPH868 with an upper bearing size of 1 1/8" and a lower bearing size of 1 1/2".

The wheels consist of CUBE ZX20 rims with 32 spokes and are fitted with Schwalbe Smart Sam tyres in size 2.25. The front hub is a Shimano HB-M4050 and the rear hub is a Shimano FH-MT401, both fitted with quick-release skewers and Centre Lock 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 Cube Attention SL reverseblue’n’black offers a well-thought-out combination of high-quality components and a robust, well-built frame, making it an attractive choice for ambitious mountain bikers.