CUBE ELITE C:68X SLX Review

CUBE ELITE C:68X SLX Review

CUBE ELITE C:68X SLX Review

Price: 4999 €
category: Racebike
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 8,7 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • Headset with steering stop limiter
  • one of the best bikes in this price range
  • rides excellent in the downhill
  • with 8,7 kg very light
  • 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 ELITE C:68X SLX in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Racehardtail up to 6000 €) .

    VALUE for MONEY CHECK

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    Summary

    Expirience with the CUBE ELITE C:68X SLX

    CUBE ELITE C:68X SLX Review A race hardtail as it´s supposed to be: The ELITE C:68X SLX is one of the best-selling carbon hardtails in all of Europe. With the weight indication of 8,7 kg, CUBE lets the competitors look outdated. Because under the Racebike you will hardly find a lighter model. Riding pleasure guaranteed. CUBE is taking no risks when it comes to its bike handling. The moderate geometry data conveys a balanced handling. Anyone who has no special preferences for the seating position can´t go wrong with the CUBE ELITE C:68X SLX. Because the saddle takes the balanced approach. All in all, in the on long tours category, you will hardly find a better overall package from parts and geometry.

    technical Details

    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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    -
    S
    M
    L
    XL
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    Wheelsize
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    -
    29
    29
    29
    29
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    Stack
    -
    -
    602
    610
    622
    639
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    Reach
    -
    -
    402
    424
    446
    466
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    Top Tube Length
    -
    -
    575
    600
    625
    650
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    Seat Tube Length
    -
    -
    370
    420
    470
    515
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    Seat Tube Angle
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    -
    73,8
    73,8
    73,8
    73,8
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    Head Tube Length
    -
    -
    90
    98
    111
    129
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    Head Tube Angle
    -
    -
    69
    69
    69
    69
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    Bottom Bracket Drop
    -
    -
    63
    63
    63
    63
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    Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
    -
    -
    311
    311
    311
    311
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    Chainstay Length
    -
    -
    424
    424
    424
    424
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    Wheelbase
    -
    -
    1077
    1103
    1128
    1155
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    Standover Height
    -
    -
    739
    750
    781
    804
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    • Frame C:68X Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, ARG2, Tapered Headtube, PressFit BB, Boost 12x148mm, Internal Cable Routing, Dropper Post ready
    • Frame Material Carbon
    • Fork Fox 32 SC Float Factory FIT4, 2-Position Remote, Tapered, 15x110mm, 100mm, Kashima Coated
    • Spring Unit air
    • Remote-Lockout yes
    • Gearrange 510%
    • Drivetrain 1x12
    • Gear Lever Shimano XTR SL-M9100-I, Direct Attach
    • Rear Derailleur Shimano XTR RD-M9100-SGS, ShadowPlus, 12-Speed
    • Crank e*thirteen XCX Race Carbon, 34T, Boost
    • Cassette Shimano XTR CS-M9101-12, 10-51T
    • Chain Shimano CN-M9100
    • Brake Set Shimano XTR BR-M9100, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/160)
    • Brake Rotors 180/160
    • Wheel Set Newmen Advanced SL X.A.30 Carbon, 28/28 Spokes, 15x110mm/12x148mm, Tubeless Ready
    • Tires Front Schwalbe Racing Ray, Super Race, Addix Speed, Kevlar, 2.25
    • Tires Rear Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Super Race, Addix Speed, Kevlar, 2.25
    • Saddle Natural Fit Nuance SLT Carbon
    • Seat Post Newmen Advanced Custom, Carbon, 27.2mm
    • Stem Newmen Evolution SL 318.2, 31.8mm
    • Handle Bar Newmen Advanced SL 318.0, Carbon, 740mm
    • Handle Bar Width 740

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