CUBE AIM SL Review

CUBE AIM SL Review

CUBE AIM SL Review

Price: 749 €
category: Beginners-Bike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 13,8 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2022
  • classic bike for beginners
  • good complete bike for the price
  • superb frame
  • great fork compared to the direct competition
  • with 13,8 kg lighter than comparable bikes
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the CUBE AIM SL in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Beginners-Bike up to 800 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 749 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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XS
S
M
L
XL
-
Wheelsize
-
27,5
27,5
29
29
29
29
Stack
-
595
598
627
637
656
670
Reach
-
384
398
409
426
441
457
Top Tube Length
-
555
575
595
615
635
655
Seat Tube Length
-
340
370
420
470
515
560
Seat Tube Angle
-
74
73,5
73,5
73,5
73,5
73,5
Head Tube Length
-
108
111
111
122
142
157
Head Tube Angle
-
68,5
68,5
68,5
68,5
68,5
68,5
Bottom Bracket Drop
-
52
52
65
65
65
65
Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
-
304
304
309
309
309
309
Chainstay Length
-
427
427
450
450
450
450
Wheelbase
-
1068
1082
1125
1146
1168
1190
Standover Height
-
707
720
759
792
824
858
Specification
  • Frame Aluminium Lite, AMF, Double Butted, Internal Cable Routing, Flat Mount Brake, SIC Mount, FM Kickstand Mount
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork RockShox Judy Silver TK Coil, 100mm, Lockout
  • Spring Unit coil
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 476%
  • Drivetrain 2x9
  • Gear Lever Shimano SL-M2010-9R, Rapidfire-Plus
  • Front Derailleur Shimano FD-M2020, Top Swing, 31.8mm Clamp
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano RD-M3100-SGS, 9-Speed
  • Crank Shimano FC-MT101, 36x22T
  • Cassette Shimano CS-HG201, 11-36T
  • Chain KMC X9
  • Brake Set Shimano BR-MT200/UR300, Hydr. Disc Brake, PM/FM (160/160)
  • Brake Rotors 160/160
  • Rims CUBE ZX20, 32H, Disc
  • Front Hub Shimano HB-TX505, QR, Centerlock
  • Rear Hub Shimano FH-TX505, QR, Centerlock
  • Tires Front Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, 2.25
  • Tires Rear Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, 2.25
  • Saddle Natural Fit Venec Lite
  • Seat Post CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm
  • Stem CUBE Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm
  • Handle Bar CUBE Rise Trail Bar, 680mm
  • Handle Bar Width 680
  • Head Set CUBE FPH868, Top 1 1/8", Bottom 1 1/2", Semi-Integrated

Expirience with the CUBE AIM SL

Ludwig Döhl Cube is one of the largest bicycle manufacturers in Europe. Their entry-level AIM SL bike line is one of the Bavarians' favorites.. On the scale, the CUBE Hardtail with 13,8 kg looks good. Most Racebike in the price range until under 800 Euro are heavier. The trend towards more high speed stability geometries stops with CUBE. Good! Because with this balanced handling model, you are equipped for all situations on the trail. On long tours, the comfortable seating position ensures a relaxed back. CUBE is installing only absolutely high-quality shifting components.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.