Cube Nature SL teak´n´black

The "Nature SL teak'n'black" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a high-quality trekking bike that stands out for its first-class specifications and robust construction. The price for this model is 1,599 EUR. The frame is made from Superlite aluminium and is designed in the Trekking Cross style. It features a tapered head tube and is double-butted, ensuring greater stability and reduced weight.

The brakes are Shimano XT BR-M8100 hydraulic disc brakes, fitted with a 180mm rotor at the front and a 160mm rotor at the rear. This ensures reliable and powerful braking performance in all conditions. The derailleur is a Shimano XT RD-T8000 with 10 speeds, operated via the Shimano XT SL-T8000 Rapidfire-Plus shift levers. The front derailleur is also a Shimano XT FD-T8000, which ensures precise and rapid gear changes.

The bike’s fork is an SR Suntour NCX E RL Air T with 63mm of travel and remote lockout, which provides additional comfort on uneven terrain. The pedals are ACID PP trekking pedals, which ensure a secure grip. The crankset consists of a Shimano XT FC-T8000 with Hollowtech II technology and features three chainrings (48x36x26T), as well as an integrated bottom bracket axle and a chain guard.

The cassette is a Shimano CS-M771 with a 11–34-tooth range, whilst the drivetrain is powered by a Shimano CN-HG95 chain. The handlebars are CUBE Comfort Trail Bars with a width of 660mm, complemented by Natural Fit All Terrain grips, which provide additional comfort. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem Pro with a diameter of 31.8mm.

The headset consists of a VP Integrated System with an upper diameter of 1 1/8" and a lower diameter of 1 1/2". The rims are CUBE EX21, 32H, disc, tubeless-ready, making them particularly robust and durable. The tyres are Schwalbe Land Cruiser Active Light, size 50-622, which provide good traction on a variety of surfaces.

The front hub is a Shimano XT HB-M8000 and the rear hub is a Shimano XT FH-M8000, both fitted with quick-release (QR) mechanisms and CentreLock brake disc mounts. 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 using a CUBE Varioclose clamp with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

Overall, the Cube Nature SL teak’n’black offers excellent value for money and is ideal for ambitious trekking cyclists who value quality and reliability.