Cube Nature EXC polarsilver´n´black

The 2022 ‘Nature EXC polarsilver’n’black’ model from Cube is a versatile trekking bike fitted with high-quality components, making it suitable for both challenging tours and everyday use. The bike is priced at 1,099 EUR.

The bike’s frame is made from Superlite aluminium and features a Trekking Cross geometry. It has a tapered head tube and is double-butted, ensuring high stability and low weight. The fork fitted is an SR Suntour NCX E RL Air T with 63 mm of travel and remote lockout, which ensures a comfortable ride on a variety of surfaces.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (BR-MT200) with 160 mm rotors at the front and rear. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano XT RD-T8000 10-speed rear derailleur, combined with Shimano Deore SL-M6000 Rapidfire-Plus shift levers. The front derailleur is a Shimano Deore FD-T6000 Top-Swing with a 31.8 mm clamp. The crankset is a Shimano XT FC-T8000 Hollowtech II with 48x36x26 teeth and a length of 175 mm, including integrated bottom brackets and a chain guard. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG500 with a range of 11–34 teeth, and the drivetrain is driven by a KMC X10 chain.

The handlebars are CUBE Comfort Trail Bars, 660 mm wide, fitted with Natural Fit All Terrain grips. The stem is 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 wheelsets consist of CUBE EX21 rims with 32 spokes, which are tubeless-ready. The tyres are Schwalbe Land Cruiser Active Light in size 50-622. The front hub is a Shimano HB-TX505 with a quick-release skewer and CentreLock mount, and the rear hub is a Shimano FH-TX505, also with a quick-release skewer and CentreLock mount.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Sequence, mounted on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle is clamped using a CUBE Varioclose clamp with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The pedals are ACID PP trekking pedals, which provide additional comfort and safety.

Overall, the Cube Nature EXC polarsilver’n’black offers a balanced combination of comfort, performance and reliability at an attractive price of EUR 1,099.