Test bestseller bikes 2023: Marathon-Fully Cube AMS One11 C:68X Pro 29

However, there is no trace of this transformation in the riding position. The combination of a 60 mm stem, long top tube and slack seat angle allows the rider to sit stretched out. Racers love this riding position. However, if you are looking for more comfort on more leisurely tours, you should choose a frame size smaller on the Cube AMS One11. Undulating trails and long climbs are at the top of the Cube's specification. Thanks to the 445 millimetre chainstays, the front wheel stays in contact with the ground even on steep ramps without active physical effort. The Maxxis Forkaster tyres roll well, and the firm rear triangle converts the legwork into propulsion largely without loss, even when open.

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Nevertheless, to emphasise the sporty character of the Cube AMS One11 we would have liked a handlebar remote with lockout function for the rear. To eliminate the last drive influences, you have to release the fixed grip on the handlebars to reach the platform. A complete lockout is missing. Downhill, the long rear end and slack steering angle give you a lot of confidence at high speeds. On twisty trails, however, the stretched riding position is limiting. The limited range of movement makes balancing movements and technical manoeuvres difficult. The Cube AMS One11 Despite the down-country modification, the bike looks more like a classic race bike. The cheap Rockshox Recon fork doesn't really fit into the picture considering the price.

Conclusion from Louis Krauss, BIKE tester:

"The Cube AMS One11 Pro wants to be one of the more fun-orientated down-country bikes, but scores more on pedal-intensive tours than on demanding terrain. Racers are bothered by the high weight and the lack of a remote for the suspension."

Technical data and notes on the Cube AMS One11 C:68X Pro 29

General information

• Price: 3399 Euro >> available here
• Available from specialised dealers
• Frame material: Carbon
• Frame size: S / M /L / XL (tested size L / 47 cm)

Measured values

• Front/rear suspension travel: 122/114 mm
• Weight without pedals. 12.69 kg
• Frame weight: 1903 g
• Weight of wheels: 4865 g
• Acceleration of running wheels: 3700 kg x cm²
• Handlebar width: 760 mm
• Frame rigidity (absolute): 36 N/mm

Equipment

• Wheels: Fulcrum Red77
• Tyres: Maxxis Forekaster 29 x 2.35
• Fork: Rockshox Recon Gold RL
• Shock: Rockshox Deluxe Select+
• Brakes: Magura MT Thirty / 180/180 mm
• Gear system: Sram GX Eagle 1 x 12
• Gear ratio / bandwidth: 30; 10-52 / 520 %
• Telescopic post / stroke / Ø: Cube / 150 mm / 30.9 mm

Valuation

• Driving behaviour uphill: 25.5 from 30
• Chassis efficiency: 16 out of 20
• Rolling resistance: 12 out of 15
• Weight: 12 from 20
• Inertia impellers: 5 out of 10
• Bottle cage: 9 out of 10
• Driving behaviour downhill: 24 from 30
• Front suspension: 9 out of 15
• Rear suspension: 14 of 2
• Saddle retractability: 10 out of 10
• Brakes: 9.75 out of 15
• Tyre Gri:p 11.25 out of 15
• Driving stability: 5 out of 10
• TOTAL UPHILL: 79.5 OUT OF 105
• TOTAL DOWNHILL: 83 OF 115
• Other: 18 out of 30
• Ease of maintenance: weak

BIKE test rating*: very good - 180.5 out of 250

* The BIKE judgement reflects the laboratory measured values (BIKE laboratory measurement) and the subjective impression of the test riders. The BIKE judgement is independent of price. BIKE judgements: super (250-205 P.), very good (204.75-180 P.), good (179.75-155 P.), satisfactory (154.75-130 P.), with weaknesses (129.75-105 P.), unsatisfactory (104.75-0 P.).

¹ Price may be subject to additional costs for packaging, dispatch and coordination.

² The BIKE judgement reflects the laboratory measurements (BIKE laboratory measurement) and the subjective impression of the test riders.

The BIKE judgement is independent of price. BIKE judgements: super (250-205 P.), very good (204.75-180 P.), good (179.75-155 P.), satisfactory (154.75-130 P.), with weaknesses (129.75-105 P.), unsatisfactory (104.75-0 P.).