Cube Touring ONE green´n´sharpgreen

The "Touring ONE green´n´sharpgreen" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a versatile trekking bike that stands out for its high-quality components and well-thought-out design. The frame is made from Superlite, Trekking Comfort, double-butted aluminium, making the bike lightweight yet robust. Priced at 749 EUR, the bike offers excellent value for money.

For the brakes, Cube has opted for Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes with 160 mm rotors at the front and rear, ensuring reliable braking performance. The derailleur is a Shimano RD-M360 with 8 speeds, operated via Shimano SL-M315 Rapidfire-Plus shift levers. The front derailleur is a Shimano FD-TX800 in the Topswing version with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

The SR Suntour NEX fork with 63 mm of travel offers additional comfort on uneven trails. Lighting is provided at the front by the CUBE Shiny 50 and at the rear by the ACID Mudguard Rear Light PRO-D, 6V, AC, ensuring good visibility in low-light conditions. The pedals are ACID PP Trekking, which provide a secure grip.

The crankset consists of a Shimano FC-TY301 with 48x38x28T chainrings and a length of 175 mm. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG200 with a 12-32T range. The drivetrain is completed by a KMC Z51 chain. The handlebars are CUBE Comfort Trail Bars, 660 mm wide, and the grips are Natural Fit Comfort, which ensure a comfortable hand position. The stem is a CUBE Comfort Stem Pro, 31.8 mm, adjustable, allowing for personalised adjustment.

The headset is a semi-integrated CUBE H863, 1 1/8". The rims are CUBE ZX20 with 32 holes and designed for disc brakes. The tyres are Schwalbe Range Cruiser, Active, 47-622, which provide good grip and puncture protection. The front hub is a Shimano DH-3D37 hub dynamo with quick-release and Centre Lock, and the rear hub is a Shimano FH-TX505, also with quick-release and Centre Lock.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Sequence Comfort, mounted on a CUBE Suspension seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle is clamped in place using a CUBE Screwlock with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The bike is also fitted with ACID 53 BB-Mount mudguards, which provide protection against splashing water. A CUBEstand Cmpt kickstand ensures the bike stands securely when parked. The luggage rack is an ACID Semi-Integrated Carrier, which is compatible with the ACID RILink adapter, thus offering additional flexibility when carrying luggage.

Overall, the “Touring ONE green’n’sharpgreen” model impresses with its well-thought-out features and the high level of comfort it offers, making it an ideal choice for trekking tours and everyday use.