Cube Nature EXC blue´n´blue

The "Nature EXC blue’n’blue" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a versatile trekking bike characterised by high-quality components and solid build quality. It is available at a price of 1,099 EUR and offers excellent specifications for discerning riders.

The bike’s frame is made from Superlite aluminium, is double-butted and features a tapered design, which provides additional stability. The fork is an SR Suntour NCX E RL Air T with 63 mm of travel and remote lockout, ensuring a comfortable ride on a variety of surfaces.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes with 160 mm rotors at the front and rear. The rear derailleur is a Shimano XT RD-T8000 with 10 speeds, controlled by the Shimano Deore SL-M6000 Rapidfire-Plus shifter. The front derailleur is a Shimano Deore FD-T6000, which ensures precise gear changes.

The bike is fitted with a Shimano XT FC-T8000 crankset, which features Hollowtech II technology and comprises chainrings in sizes 48x36x26T, as well as an integrated bottom bracket and a chain guard. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG500 with a 11-34T range, and the drivetrain uses a KMC X10 chain.

The handlebars are CUBE Comfort Trail Bars with a width of 660 mm, combined with Natural Fit All Terrain grips and a CUBE Performance Stem Pro with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a VP Integrated, 1 1/8" at the top and 1 1/2" at the bottom.

The bike is fitted with CUBE EX21 rims, which have 32 spoke holes, are disc brake-compatible and tubeless-ready. The tyres are Schwalbe Land Cruiser Active Light in size 50-622. The front hub is a Shimano HB-TX505 and the rear hub is a Shimano FH-TX505, both with quick-release mechanisms and Centre Lock.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Sequence, mounted on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle is clamped in place by a CUBE Varioclose clamp with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The spec is rounded off by ACID PP trekking pedals.

Overall, the 2022 Cube Nature EXC blue’n’blue offers a well-thought-out combination of high-quality components and functional design, ideal for trekking and everyday cycling.