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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
  • strong in the descents
  • very good wheels
  • very light: 8,7 kg
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 ELITE C:68X SLX in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Racehardtail up to 6000 €) .

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 4999 €.

Geometry

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

SIZE S M L XL
Sizing of Manufacturer
S
M
L
XL
Wheelsize
29
29
29
29
Stack
602
610
622
639
Reach
402
424
446
466
Top Tube Length
575
600
625
650
Seat Tube Length
370
420
470
515
Seat Tube Angle
73,8
73,8
73,8
73,8
Head Tube Length
90
98
111
129
Head Tube Angle
69
69
69
69
Bottom Bracket Drop
63
63
63
63
Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
311
311
311
311
Chainstay Length
424
424
424
424
Wheelbase
1077
1103
1128
1155
Standover Height
739
750
781
804
Specification
  • 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

Expirience with the CUBE ELITE C:68X SLX

Ludwig Döhl 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.

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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.