Cube SL Road SL frostwhite´n´black

The "SL Road SL frostwhite’n’black" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a high-quality trekking bike designed for discerning riders. Priced at 1,499 EUR, this bike offers an impressive combination of advanced technology and elegant design. The frame is made from Superlite Trekking Sport aluminium and is fitted with flat-mount disc brakes and a 12x142mm AXH axle, ensuring stability and durability.

The SL Road SL is fitted with Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (BR-RS405, Flat Mount), which, with 160mm discs at the front and rear, ensure reliable braking performance in all conditions. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano Ultegra RD-R8000-DGS 11-speed rear derailleur, which is operated precisely and smoothly via the Shimano SL-RS700 shift lever. The front derailleur is also a Shimano Ultegra FD-R8000-BM, fitted with a 31.8mm clamp diameter.

The bike’s fork is a full-carbon CUBE TS Disc with a tapered steerer tube and flat-mount mount, as well as a 12x100mm thru-axle, which not only reduces weight but also improves stiffness and control. The pedals are ACID PP trekking pedals, which are robust and reliable.

The crankset is a Shimano Ultegra FC-R8000 with Hollowtech II technology and a gear ratio of 50x34T with a crank arm length of 170mm. The cassette is also from the Ultegra series (CS-R8000) with a 11–32T range, offering a wide selection of gears for various terrains. The drivetrain is completed by the Shimano CN-HG701 chain.

The cockpit consists of a CUBE Flat Race Bar with a width of 660mm and Natural Fit All Terrain grips for optimum comfort. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem Pro with a diameter of 31.8mm. The headset is a VP Semi-Integrated System with a 1 1/8" upper bearing and a 1 1/4" lower integrated bearing.

Contact with the road is provided by the Schwalbe G-One Allround tyre with Kevlar reinforcement in size 40-622, fitted to a CUBE RA 1.9 Aero Disc wheelset, which is tubeless-ready. The saddle is a Natural Fit Nuance Lite, mounted on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle is secured using a CUBE Screwlock clamp with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

Overall, the Cube SL Road SL in frostwhite’n’black is a well-designed and high-performance bike that is ideally suited to both sporty rides and long tours.