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CubeElite
mtb2899–6999 EUR
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Specifications
- Frame
- Carbon — Cube C:62 (standard race carbon) on mid builds, C:68X (high-modulus carbon, ~15% lighter) on top builds. Advanced Twin Mold monocoque construction.
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- 1x12 — SRAM X01/XX1 Eagle (incl. XX1 AXS wireless on SLT) or Shimano XT M8100, depending on build/year. 34T chainring, 10-50T / 10-51T / 10-52T cassette.
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc, 180/160mm rotors — SRAM Level Ultimate (2020), Magura MT8 SL (SLT), or Shimano XT (C:62 Pro 2022/2024).
- Wheels
- 29" — Newmen Evolution SL X.A.25 alloy rims (Race/Pro builds) or Newmen Advanced SL carbon rims (SLT), tubeless ready, 15x110 / 12x148 Boost hubs.
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Under the Racebike you will hardly find a lighter model (bike-test.com)
- Components punch above their price point (bike-test.com 2024)
- His handling is pleasantly balanced (bike-test.com)
−Weaknesses
- Frame design is outdated, having hit the market back in 2020 (bike-test.com)
- Narrow 2.25-inch tyres save weight but also reduce comfort and traction
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Who it’s for
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