Cube SL Road Pro greygreen´n´green

The 2021 ‘SL Road Pro greygreen’n’green’ model from Cube is a versatile bike that stands out for its high-quality components and light weight. The frame is made from Superlite Trekking Sport aluminium and is fitted with flat-mount disc brakes. The rear axle measures 12x142 mm and the bike’s total weight is just 10 kg, making it a light and agile ride.

The SL Road Pro is fitted with Tektro HD-R280 hydraulic disc brakes, with 160 mm rotors at both the front and rear. The drivetrain is provided by Shimano Tiagra components. These include the Shimano Tiagra RD-4700GS, a 10-speed rear derailleur, and the Shimano Tiagra FD-4700 front derailleur with a 31.8 mm clamp. The shift levers are also Shimano Tiagra, model SL-4700.

The bike’s fork is the CUBE TS Disc, which is made entirely of carbon and features a tapered head tube design as well as flat-mount brake mounts. The front thru-axle measures 12x100 mm. The pedals are ACID PP Trekking, whilst the crankset is also from Shimano Tiagra and fitted with 50x34T chainrings. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG500 with an 11–34T range, and the chain is a KMC X10.

The handlebars are CUBE Flat Race Bars with a width of 660 mm, and the grips are Natural Fit All Terrain. The stem is the CUBE Performance Stem Pro with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a VP Semi-Integrated model with an upper bearing diameter of 1 1/8" and a lower bearing diameter of 1 1/4".

The tyres are Schwalbe Little Big Ben, Active, size 40-622, and are fitted to a CUBE RA 1.9 wheelset. The saddle is the Natural Fit Venec Lite, and the seatpost is the CUBE Performance Post with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle is clamped in place using a CUBE Screwlock clamp with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

The 2021 Cube SL Road Pro in ‘greygreen’n’green’ thus offers a well-balanced combination of lightweight construction, precise gear changes and reliable brakes at a price of 949 EUR. It is aimed at riders looking for a bike that is both sporty and comfortable, suitable for a wide range of uses.