From the first turn of the cranks, the Cube AMS One11 radiates a pronounced forward momentum. No wonder, as the total weight is just 11.8 kilos. This makes the Cube, with the exception of the Load, all other test bikes in the shade. The Maxxis Rekon Race on the rear wheel leads the test field in terms of rolling behaviour, allowing the down-country bike to accelerate effortlessly. All testers criticised the rather slack seat angle. This means you sit far back in the saddle and pedal from behind. This impairs power transmission. In addition, the rear end pumps noticeably when the shock is open. Reaching for the platform is a must on long climbs.
Downhill, however, the rear suspension also earns a lot of praise for its responsiveness. However, the Cube AMS One11 lacks the reserves to keep up on demanding terrain. The suspension travel is quickly used up, and the narrow handlebars in combination with the stretched seating position convey an indirect riding feel. The fast tyres offer hardly any traction on wet surfaces and skimp on puncture resistance. In terms of geometry, the Cube relies on classic values: the handling is balanced. Only the very long chainstays make bunny hops more difficult and require a lot of pressure in tight bends.
Conclusion from Thomas Weschta, BIKE tester:
"The Cube AMS One11 clearly has its strengths on longer trails. Due to its lack of downhill expertise, the down-country bike does not quite fulfil the requirements of the trail category."
Technical data and notes Cube AMS One11 C:68X TM
General information
- Price: 4699 Euro
- Frame material: Carbon
- Frame size: S / M /L / XL (tested in L / 47 cm)
- Further information/Cube website->
Measured values
- Weight without pedals: 11.82 kg
- Frame weight without shock: 1932 g
- Weight of wheels: 4628 g
- Handlebar width: 760 mm
- Front / rear suspension travel: 120 / 111 mm
Equipment
- Fork: Fox 34 Float Factory SC Fit4 3Pos Adj.
- Shock: Fox Float DPS Evol Factory
- Crank: Praxis Works Girder Carbon
- Gear system: Shimano XT 1 x 12
- Gear ratio / bandwidth: 30; 10-51 / 510 %
- Brake system / disc (front / rear): Shimano XT BR-M8120/8100 / 180/180 mm
- Telescopic post / stroke / Ø: Fox Transfer Factory / 150 mm / 30.9 mm
- Wheels: Newmen Evolution SL A.30
- Tyres: Maxxis Rekon; Exo Protection TR / Rekon Race; Exo Protection TR / 29 x 2.35
- Ease of maintenance: weak
Bike test rating*: very good - 181.5 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.).
Max Fuchs
Editor
